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Christmas cards are coming in much faster than they are going out. I may have to break down and write a "Christmas letter" telling all to all. (All of what?, she asks.) Not much dramatic is happening in our lives. I guess that's good. . .
Ramona
Friday, December 09, 2005 at 11:15:55 (PST)
Hey! Here we are in the midst of a snow storm! And winter has not even started yet. How are the rest of you faring?
Paula
Friday, December 09, 2005 at 10:15:52 (PST)
A somber happy birthday to Jim Boudreau, who would have been 53 today. We miss you, Jimmy.....§
Steve
Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 20:46:06 (PST)
HEY ALL!
Thanks very much for all of the birthday greetings.
I really appreciate them.
The SATs were lame, but im DONE with them :)
I had a wonderful birthday, and right now I am loading all my CDs onto my new iPod!!
THANKS AGAIN
love,
Betsy
Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 17:16:20 (PST)
Betsy, how did the SATs go?
Paula
Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 12:32:37 (PST)
Ramona thanks for the reply . one day i would love to see the video of me in the ashland school . next party i would love to have u over.
greg straley
Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 12:30:38 (PST)
Well, our little love is asleep in the big chair in the living room - she'll be taking the SAT in the morning, so we're saving our celebration till then.
I would say something mushy here, but I know she knows how great I think (I know) she is! So I'll just throw in some more Happy Birthday Betsy!!!
mona
Friday, December 02, 2005 at 22:09:16 (PST)
A heart-felt Happy Happy to a lovely granddaughter. I'm wishing for you a year full of joy.
Ramona
Friday, December 02, 2005 at 13:18:20 (PST)
And a hearty Happy Birthday to Betsy from me. Already driving and off to look at colleges. Hard to believe that you are the same girl who used to come to the Puyallup with me. You just keep getting better and better. Keep it up!!! §
Steve
Friday, December 02, 2005 at 09:43:04 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Betsy!
I send you wishes from Myself, Ana, Vanessa and Jerome! You must be old enough to be a Bridemaid now! Good lusk with the rest of the year, and your search for what to do next!
The Way East Ones
Friday, December 02, 2005 at 08:36:19 (PST)
Yeah, Happy Birthday Betsy! It was great to see you last week. And it would be great to see you out this way sometime soon.
Scott
Friday, December 02, 2005 at 07:50:59 (PST)
Welcome home, Scott, but too bad you had to miss BETSY'S BIRTHDAY! Happy 17th birthday, Betsy. Celebrate in style. I cannot wait to see you on your college tour. All I can say is "pick here!, pick here!" Tell us all about YOU, now that you are practically an adult. And have a wonderful birthday. Love from
Auntie Paulala
Friday, December 02, 2005 at 03:33:00 (PST)
Home sweet home. Liss and I made it home on the red-eye without any problems. I promptly went home and took a nap, since I didn't get much sleep on the plane. Thanks to all for a wonderful trip to the great northwest, including Steve and Jeff, Mona and Dave and kids, Pat and Ken, Mark F, and the Seattle Seahawks.
Scott
Thursday, December 01, 2005 at 16:10:52 (PST)
Hello Greg: It's good to hear from you. Yes, yours is the lucky number. Watch for your prize which will be delivered by . . reindeer, shortly before the end of the year.
Your Thanksgiving dinner sounds wonderful. I would like to have been there. I'm sure there was wonderful food, and good conversation.
Keep checking in when you feel like it. It's great to hear from the various branches of this family tree. And Hallelujah, we're all getting wonderful June weather, in Massachusetts, Seattle and Brevard!
Ramona
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 18:54:28 (PST)
vistor #444444 That could be my lucky # Hope all is well in stylos land.had a small thanksgiving at my house the only straley still living in hull mass. Mom &Dad Jenn and stu jake and lexei Beth and I After that we went off to beths moms house Rts 20 and 128 in waltham,shes 90 years old this year .today beth and i were too jet blue down to mount dora florida but our rental agent is doing i good job for us so we wound be able to go down there intill march We have done alot of renovation to both of our proberties this year buba and nani old house never looked so good hope everones well richard gregory
greg straley
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 16:55:03 (PST)
Well we had a lovely Thanksgiving as well - sat down with several Laynes and Styloses and feasted like Kings! And to top it off, Aunt Pat sent us home with half a fridge worth of leftovers! How lucky can you get?
Happy Birthday to the wonderful (((Jillian)))!!!
mona
Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 13:13:58 (PST)
Happy Thanksgiving from the SNOWY East. Yes, several inches on the ground...which kind Jessamyn has shoveled off the driveway. We have already eaten, cleaned up, and now to go watch the fire and play a game. I am thankful for you all.
Paula
Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 12:32:22 (PST)
And Happy Thanksgiving from the North Carolina Mountains. We will be going for 3:00 o'clock dinner with friends. It's nice to only be traveling a mile away. The weather here, however, is sunny and not too cold (yet) but the pictures of the traveling hordes on the highways and in the airports make staying home something to be thankful for.
Ramona
Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 09:53:16 (PST)
Happy Thanksgiving from Chicago! I hope everyone's turkey is as good as ours promises to be. It's been a very relaxing and fun trip so far for me. I'll be headed back to Seattle early Saturday.....
Steve
Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 07:03:38 (PST)
dear aunt the recipe could never replicate the real thing miss you both our love to you all on Thanksgiving david & pat and all of the straleys
david straley
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 18:19:40 (PST)
Could someone email me Pat's address and phone number so we can try to make it there tomorrow?
Scott
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 06:05:09 (PST)
In answer to your question Mona, they did see the Harry Potter movie. They said it was "good" (3 stars out of 4).
Scott
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 10:33:23 (PST)
David Straley: I find that custard pies don't travel well in the mail, but I'll be happy to send you my recipe...There's still time to make one before Thanksgiving.
Ram0na
Monday, November 21, 2005 at 08:40:21 (PST)
i guess custard pies out of the ??????
david
Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 16:45:08 (PST)
Did they go see the new Harry Potter movie? :)
mona
Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 22:40:07 (PST)
I'm happy to announce that Melissa arrived safe and sound in Puget Sound. Well, near it anyway. She and Jeff are out at a movie, and when they return they will have the run of the house, as I will be in Minnesota/Chicago for a week. Scott arrives Thursday, with any luck. §
Steve
Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 18:06:26 (PST)
Things are pretty quiet, dark, cool and wet here in Seattle. We are looking forward to the brightness and warmth of Scott and Melissa. Unfortunately, I leave on the day that Melissa gets here (Saturday) and will be gone for a week. It will be here job to keep Lucky and Jeff company. I think Scott, Jeff and Melissa will be having Thanksgiving with the Laynes in Gig Harbor this year. I'll be having Thanksgiving in Chicago, where instead of being cool, dark and wet it will be cold, dark and wet.
All reports from Ana in France are positive. She is planning to finish the year there. She assures me that she is NOT the one causing all the trouble over there.
I hope all is happy and calm out there in Stylosland. §
Steve
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 08:29:41 (PST)
Good for you, Scottie, glad to know you are out there having fun.
Paula
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 15:34:14 (PST)
I was on the cape for the weekend. It was gawjis. Doug and Steph are doing well, except for Doug's back which went out last week.
I hope Ana and Miranda had happy birthdays. Liss and I are both going to Seattle soon....Liss goes next saturday and I go on Thanksgiving, then we both come home a week later. Should be a fun trip.
Scott
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 05:17:35 (PST)
What a glorious day it was today. Jess is here writing a term paper. Melinda and Mark have gone to Northampton for the day. I enjoyed the sunshine. What did you do?
Paula (again)
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 17:53:45 (PST)
Welcome, Miranda. Now, tell us all about YOU!
Paula
Friday, November 11, 2005 at 14:15:30 (PST)
Yay!! She made it! Welcome to the wonderful world wide web, darling daughter! (and my cell phone coverage is down right now, in case you're trying to reach me - I've been trying to reach you!)
mona
Friday, November 11, 2005 at 11:09:49 (PST)
Thank you for the birthday congrats! I just got my internet installed, and thanks to mom for the computer, I can now keep in touch! So happy belated birthday Ana!
Miranda
Friday, November 11, 2005 at 11:05:10 (PST)
Yes, a very Happy Birthday to Miranda and Ana! Hard to believe that Miranda is twenty-one! Let's see, I guess we should all take you out for a drink. That seems to be the only legal significance anymore. And Ana is 14! No longer a newbee teen. We are all proud to have both of your in our family and proud of the wisdom that you both show and share at such young ages....§
Steve
Monday, November 07, 2005 at 07:45:40 (PST)
And congratulations and good luck to Mona on her first day of work!
Paula
Monday, November 07, 2005 at 03:22:34 (PST)
Happy Birthday(s) to two wonderful neices, so many miles apart. Both are embarking on new adventures. I hope Miranda and Ana each have (okay, Ana's is half over!) fun-filled birthdays, with lots of merriment. Love from your Auntie,
Paulala
Monday, November 07, 2005 at 03:21:58 (PST)
Happy birthday miranda and Ana. Ana, I was going to get you a demi-john but I didn't know what color you would like.
Jessamyn
Monday, November 07, 2005 at 03:01:16 (PST)
Seems that a lot of people, other than Steve, have trouble getting through. Jerome and Vaness'a phone are often off, and Ana does not always have hers handy, but we are certainly "in touch"!
We celebrated Ana's Birthday last night, with good dinner and a Black Forest Cake for desert. Ana got enough ear rings to fill all her ear piercings, enough rations to hold her over in the dorm for at least a few days, and enough videos to keep her busy for the vacation (... which is now over ... ).
Today we will see her again, and all together wish the soon to be newly-wed Miranda a wonderful celebration of her own!
Mark, Jerome, Vanessa and Ana
Monday, November 07, 2005 at 00:52:29 (PST)
Thanks for the positive reinforcement, Mona. I took a few pictures, but like in India while I was there I felt funny pulling out the camera. Then when I get back I wish I had.
mark Allan
Sunday, November 06, 2005 at 17:40:50 (PST)
To those of you in France: we have been trying to reach you but keep getting wrong numbers. Some answered in French and some in English, but nome of them were you! Just know that we're thingking about you and will try to reach you by phone some other time.
Ramona
Sunday, November 06, 2005 at 11:41:21 (PST)
That was great! Did you take pictures?
mona
Sunday, November 06, 2005 at 11:26:35 (PST)
Thank you for the birthday wishes! It was a great day. I spent it with the family. First Paula, Melinda and I went to the Museum of Fine Arts and saw a major exhibit of Ansel Adams. We also had lunch in their cafe. Oh, I left out taking Melinda's cats the the vet. But the weather was so nice even that was a pleasure.
Jess joined us later in Acton after her day at another storytelling gathering. They made me a wonderful dinner culminating in a fruit torte "cake." I was glad to be with such interesting, warm people, and to think they were my family...
As for Lesotho. It was great. The country is mountainous (the airport is at 5,000 feet) and looks a little like the high plateau of the American southwest. We went out into the countryside and visited local district health care sites. The people were great, though largely poor subsistence farmers, and the fact that they speak English made it so much easier and immediate. I won't bother you re the consulting part, but it went well and I clearly was able to contribute in a useful way. If we can get some Keollogg Foundation money, I expect that I will be going back.
Best to all the Stylos and related people--I will try to be better re my participation.
M
Mark Allan
Sunday, November 06, 2005 at 10:41:34 (PST)
Heya, MARK!!! Hope you're having a great day - wishing you all the best in the coming year. Akuna matatta!
mona
Saturday, November 05, 2005 at 18:16:53 (PST)
Yeah, Mark ... and Mark....What's up with that???? Happy Birthday, anyway, Mr. Mark. Seattle is celebrating your birthday with the clear indication that winter is here to stay. Rain, rain, rain. And nothing in the forecast but more rain. And of course, more dark. So, I hope it is less gloomy in Acton and Boston!!! §
Steve
Saturday, November 05, 2005 at 09:16:31 (PST)
Hey! Why doesn't Mark Allan's birthday get announced on our front page? Maybe because he evidently doesn't read this page, and he didn't respond when he was summoned by some of us. Oh, well. He deserves a good birthday, anyway. So: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK.
Ramona, the ma-in-law
Saturday, November 05, 2005 at 07:51:21 (PST)
newton is nice miss both jerry&david what a nice place to rest miss you all cdes
snore 1010@yahoo.com
Friday, November 04, 2005 at 15:48:15 (PST)
A quickie from us: Happy JoeDay !!!
Mark & Company
Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 22:42:19 (PST)
have a happy birthday Joe and I always meant to tell you that although you are big foot Joe you were never meana and you never haad a fight with me.
ps
paul
Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 10:00:23 (PST)
Wow, Joe, no longer a teenager! Hopefully you are on the way here and will show up on our doorstep one of these days. Wherever you are, we wish you the best!!!
Steve
Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 08:26:49 (PST)
And many happy birthday wishes from me too, Joe!!! Hope you have a great day and then some!
(and yes, I am unable to send email at the moment...as I feared)
Auntie M
Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 07:19:25 (PST)
And Happy Birthday from me, down here in North Carolina. Are you back home, looking at the photos from your new camera? We would all love to hear (see?) something from you. (I know you're computer literate, so c'mon!)I think you have moved out of Teenagedom and into Twentyville, so congratulations. I wish you many good things in the year (and decade) ahead.
Grandma Ramona
Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 03:00:49 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Joey, wherever you are! Where are you? I cannot wait to hear all about the latest adventures of such an amazing young man (and my very own nephew). Do tell! And do have a great day, this anniversary of your birth: JOE'S DAY!
Paulala
Thursday, November 03, 2005 at 02:28:38 (PST)
Yes, most importantly! Thanks Steve and Paula...it's wonderful to see a young lady in love like our ((((Miranda)))), and I am so happy for her happiness! She deserves nothing but the best, her whole life through, I am quite sure.
Next week she turns 21 and will be computer enabled, and will hopefully start to give us updates on this site.
Also I got my hair cut very short. :)
mona
Tuesday, November 01, 2005 at 20:05:40 (PST)
And most importantly.....Congratulations, Miranda!!!!!
Steve
Monday, October 31, 2005 at 21:02:46 (PST)
The whole month of October brings Jerry to mind for me. It is lovely to think of him in all of our hearts and minds, spread so far apart. And what a beautiful day for reflection.
Way to go Miranda! But aren't there laws against child brides? Unless....wait....how old are you? Am I? Are we? Where did the time go?
Paula
Monday, October 31, 2005 at 17:55:28 (PST)
Thanks for the update......Grandma.
Steve
Monday, October 31, 2005 at 12:55:53 (PST)
Big all in one post:
Happy Belated birthday to dear Sophie!!! I echo the good wishes of the rest of the family!
And as always the irony of Halloween haunts me too...((((Jerry))))
And lastly - to continue the circle of life theme - I want to let you all know that my (eldest) baby is now engaged to be married! Of course we are thrilled and shocked and wondering how many of you we will be able to convince to come out and celebrate with us...some time next year - details to be worked out.
And really lastly, my trial version of Office has expired (oy - great timing) so till I figure out what to do about that, I know I'm still receiving email, not sure I can send...but email me anyway in the meantime!
Love to all - as always, especially on this day, I want to let you all know - my brothers and sisters, my parents and children and husband and nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles and cousins - and friends!!! - to let you all know you mean so much to me, and I'm grateful that I have each and everyone.
mona
Monday, October 31, 2005 at 12:18:32 (PST)
And as always, sad remembrences to Jerry, who died 36 years ago today....
Steve
Monday, October 31, 2005 at 11:50:51 (PST)
Happy Birthday from this side of this side or the ocean, too, Sophie. I hope the kids are taking extra special care of you and that it is a great year. §
Steve
Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 10:29:25 (PST)
Happy Birthday from this side of the ocean, Sophie. I hope you have fun things planned to celebrate your big day. Tell us all about it. Happy, Happy.
Paulala
Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 05:01:21 (PST)
A very happy birthday to you, Sophie. I wish for you everything that you wish for yourself.
Ramona
Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 04:53:54 (PST)
Happy Birthday Sophie!
I hope with all my heart that ...
THIS WILL BE YOUR YEAR!
Mark
Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 01:34:36 (PDT)
well it seems like we are not going to get much out of mark but i'll tell you all about the cabin! Mom and dad and i closed it up on thursday, turned off the water, drained the pipes, put the mice to bed. I went through all the boxes (nine of them) that i left there years ago (mostly papers and photographs) to go through in front of the fire. Isn't it nice when your plans finally come true! Now i just have to make photo albums. We all huddled in front of the fire all night because it's getting cold up there. Mom and i slept downstairs on the fold out couch and kept the fire going all night, dad slept in the back room where we heard chicago win the world series (yay white sox!) before we went to bed. Now i'm getting ready to end another visit to lovely brevard, missing the vampire parade by just hours this time. Someday i'll see it, maybe. Hope everyone's well, looking forward to getting back to snowy massachusetts.
athenakimou
Friday, October 28, 2005 at 19:45:50 (PDT)
MARK!!!!!
mona
Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 20:45:51 (PDT)
Hey Mark! What was Africa like?
mona
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 14:35:44 (PDT)
I knew he was there. Paula, Invite (as in encourage, coerce) him to write something here about what it's like over there, for us who have never seen much of Africa.
Ramona
Monday, October 24, 2005 at 04:17:10 (PDT)
And Mark is home from Africa. Bet you didn't even know he was there!
Paula
Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 15:29:00 (PDT)
I am happy to announce that Athena has arrived from Massachusetts. Her trip was uneventful until we started to Brevard from the airport. Then we had a flat tire! Three cars stopped and contributed toward getting us back on the road. (I won't go into why it took so many people to do it...) Athena is appreciating the friendliness and helpfulness of southern folks.
Ramona
Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 12:11:09 (PDT)
Quick update: I dropped all my history courses and back to my once upon a time (1987) plan to try and gain admittance to the Computer Science department, so I'm taking java programming class this quarter, will finisht the rest of the prerequisites this year and apply for fall 2006. Plus I start back at Microsoft with the Live Communication Server team, testing software, on Miranda's 21st birthday (just over 2 weeks).
One of the teeth I'm having restored went south this week and I had a root canal on Wednesday.
That's about it.
mona
Friday, October 21, 2005 at 06:58:37 (PDT)
He sure did a lot of good in 19 short years...
mona
Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 18:01:51 (PDT)
And here in Massachusetts. You are always right here with me, Jerry.
Paula
Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 14:20:43 (PDT)
And nine time zones away, too, Jerry. §
Steve
Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 06:43:47 (PDT)
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Still thinking of you over here, Jerry!
Mark
Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 01:24:47 (PDT)
well since i know that one of the things mom likes is seeing new postings on the web site here is the post birthday post: weather truly beautiful here in northampton, the golds and oranges beating out the reds this year (for a while it looked like the greens were going to hang on all winter). I'm at the library where the computers are fast and the books are many. I've had many good meals at jessamyn's house since she moved to town, i recommend it highly as the new best place in town to eat (company's pretty good too). Hope all is well in stylos-land, i'll be going to northcarolina headquarters next saturday. Wish you were coming!
athena
Monday, October 17, 2005 at 12:20:11 (PDT)
Realy good site! Vist us: http://brielle.jl-eua.com/
john
Monday, October 17, 2005 at 08:41:29 (PDT)
Eeeeeeeekkkk! Hope I'm not too late! ...isn't that just like me?
Anyway, glad to hear it was such a happy birthday (((MOM)))
mona
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 20:17:23 (PDT)
My Big Day is winding down, but the glow lingers on. . .It was a lovely birthday, starting with the full moon shining through my bedroom window and waking me up. Then there was "fresh-squoze" tangerine juice, email and message board wishes, and lots of phone calls, from all 6 kids and several others besides.Then a BIG bouquet of pink carnations and a picnic in the woods, followed by a chocolate birthday cake at home. And there are birthday cards on the mantle, cards which have been arriving all week. What more could anyone ask? Thank you, thank you, to all of you. Or as we say down here, all y'all.
Ramona aka Queen for a Day
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 19:30:46 (PDT)
happy birthday grand mother!!!
vanessa
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 11:59:11 (PDT)
Un très joyeux anniversaire à une super grand-mère
Have a great B-day
sophie
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 09:05:39 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Mom! Thanks for being such a great Mom and having such great kids!
Scott
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 08:24:21 (PDT)
WOW! You did it, Mom. In honor of this great occasion, the anniversary of your birth, the sun has come out! What a glorious day! What a glorious mother! For you I wish a wonderful day, and for me I wish that from now on you will be close enough that I can celebrate your birthdays with you. Happy, Happy, Mom, and as Steve said, thanks for having (and putting up with) us all.
Paula
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 06:37:43 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Mom, from Chicago. I should be home in time to wish you happy birthday from Seattle. I hope that this is one of the best ones yet. And thanks for making all of us.....We all love you!!!! §
Steve
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 00:26:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandmother!!!
Jerome
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 00:08:51 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Mom! Hoping you are having another wonderful birthday, and the weather and all the other elements cooperate! You deserve it.
Mark
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 00:06:47 (PDT)
aunt ramona wheres the custard pie t/day is coming ive looked high & low no 1 can do what you do to a pie hope all is well by by
Cousin David Elliott & Cousin Pat
Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 16:04:57 (PDT)
yes mom you WERE at the party, and you'll be happy to know there was no leftover fudge sauce for the mice to leave their foot- and tooth-prints in the next morning like they did last time. I finally learned that now that there are no cats i have to clean every crumb before i go to bed. Just like the cabin! More rain in massachusetts, we must be halfway through the forty days and forty nights by now ...
athena
Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 11:41:53 (PDT)
And did I say that I ALMOST got to be at Athena's party, meaning that during it I talked to Paula, Scott and Athena and also Jess, Melinda and Melissa. I could almost smell the home-made fudge sauce! Just wait 'till next year!
Ramona
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 15:52:28 (PDT)
Where are the pictures? Sorry we missed Joe. How is the van, Mark? Still running? And did I say what a great time we had at Athena's party? She was a wonderful hostess...that girl always did know how to make us all happy.
Paula
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 14:42:13 (PDT)
No sign of Joe on my doorstep ... I did get reunited with the Van today. Yipee !!!
Mark
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 11:00:45 (PDT)
Did I mention that Joe got back from his hike in California. He took lots of nice pictures with his new digital camera. And did I mention that he has since left again on another trip....this time in a car with Trav. I didn't get a chance to talk to him before he left, so I'm not sure where he's going or for how long. Watch for him on your doorstep.
Scott
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 10:40:02 (PDT)
What a wonderful rainy saturday morning. After morning chores, Melinda and I are headed to Sheffield Pottery, then to Northampton to see The Paradise City Arts Festival (where Jessamyn is helping at her potter's booth) and then on to Athena's party. Hurray for fun filled three-day weekends! Oh, and too bad about those Sox.
Paula
Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 05:24:39 (PDT)
My, Red Sox Nation is quiet tonight. At least we may see a chance to see the Yankees lose and Excuse Master A-Rod explain tomorrow....§
Steve
Friday, October 07, 2005 at 23:25:35 (PDT)
It's Friday here, too! Jeff is finishing his first week at Microsoft and I am trying to get used to the fact that fall snuck in early this year. Fall? Did I say Fall? I meant Winter. It's been chilly and rainy here for a week, it seems. I hope everyone is enjoying their October. It's already a week old. §
Steve
Friday, October 07, 2005 at 15:47:18 (PDT)
Friday again! I've had a great week - got my class schedule straightened out, and a request to come back to work with a group I really liked - that may or may not work out, depending on if they can wait until my forced 100 day break is over.
The weather is beautiful, I'm all caught up on homework (if not housework), and all is right with my world. At the moment. :)
Now if those silly Red Sox will just cooperate...
mona
Friday, October 07, 2005 at 11:33:43 (PDT)
C'mon, RED SOX!!!!!
a fan
Wednesday, October 05, 2005 at 18:38:56 (PDT)
well october is here and it looks fabulous! Trees just starting to turn and the air is crisp. I'm writing from cj and megs house who send their love to all styloses and near-styloses!
athena
Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 10:29:25 (PDT)
Thanks!
The Other Birthday Boy
Friday, September 30, 2005 at 01:18:14 (PDT)
Yay for Melinda!!! They're lucky to have you!!!(quickly googling John Snow Institute in another browser window...)
Auntie M
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 16:41:11 (PDT)
In honor of Mark's birthday, Melinda has accepted a job at the John Snow Institute in South Boston. Hurray!
Paula
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 15:17:05 (PDT)
Hey Mark! Steve's new room looks fantastic!!! Good work.
mona
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 13:47:19 (PDT)
Mark if there is anything good left in the world this will be your yesr. I hope everything you touch turns to gold. Nothing but the best for you. ps.
dad
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 13:12:06 (PDT)
Yes, a very Happy Birthday to Mark!!! We miss you here, but I'm making Jeffrey watch the Red Sox games with me in your stead. We are all fine here in this big quiet house. Hope you are all fine there, wherever you are. §
Steve
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 08:11:32 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! I hope you can sleep late, stay up late, and do whatever you want in between.
Me, I'm still trying to figure out the astronomy picture thing...
Scott
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 05:41:14 (PDT)
From me too: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARK! May you have a day of pleasant enjoyment, good company, adoring children, sunshine, and everything else your heart desires.
Love from Paulala
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 03:29:44 (PDT)
It is already afternoon on the Riviera, so it's not too early to send birthday wishes. Mark, here's wishing you health, wealth and happiness and a brown bus that arrives without further delays.
Ramona aka Mom
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 01:52:43 (PDT)
I mean tomorrow "today".
mona
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 23:01:12 (PDT)
(that's the "astronomy picture of the day" for today...)
mona
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 23:00:06 (PDT)
Happy Birthday ((((mark)))))
the other 'm'
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 22:59:03 (PDT)
...Mark's birthday minus one!
mona
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 07:08:52 (PDT)
silly me...i was checking in to wish mark happy birthday, i never can remember if it's the 27th 0r 29th...i guess that makes me the first! Happiest of happies, mark!
athena
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 17:45:23 (PDT)
I am happy to announce the arrival of Jeffrey. Now that he is here safe and sound, I am off to San Francisco for a day or two. I'm sure that Lucky will appreciate the company. Things have been very quiet around here with no Ana, no Mark and no Jerome. I'm sure that Jeffrey will liven things up a bit. I hope everyone is enjoying this early fall. §
Steve
Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 10:10:43 (PDT)
thank you!
my new school is fun(so far).
Birhtday boy!
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 13:40:34 (PDT)
EMOREJ (or is it Jerome) have a reel good birthday. I will try to get the red sox back in first place for you. AND IF IT DONT WORK, THINK OF WHAT I CAN GET FOR YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY AND I WILL HAVE IT FOR YOU WHEN I NEXT SEE YOU. In the mean time keep on being the greatest. gf
panos
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 12:43:11 (PDT)
i'm adding my best wishes to the pile! Happy birthday Jeromeome!
athena
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 11:47:34 (PDT)
Yeah, happy birthday young man! I hope even your sister treats you well today!
Uncle Scottrick
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 09:28:01 (PDT)
And you should know that us late risers love you as well! Many happy returns of your birthday, young man - hope it's a really fun year for you!!
Auntie M
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 08:14:15 (PDT)
And a very Happy Birthday to Mr. Jerome from Seattle. We miss you here, Jeromeo and hope that you are enjoying the new school, the old friends and the good life!!! §
Steve
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 08:02:18 (PDT)
As the second earliest riser I also say HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEROMEO! I hope you have a wonderful day, and a wonderful year at your new school. (and cake and presents too!) We miss you.
Lots of love from Paulala
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 03:11:47 (PDT)
As the earliest riser in the family I get to be the first to wish Jerome a very happy birthday. I hope you get to be "King for a day" with presents and cake and ice cream. And remember that we all over here, across the Big Water, are sending you loving thoughts.
Grandmother
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 02:07:24 (PDT)
Way to go Jess. Does that mean your wireless card is working?
Bonjour to all the Stylos kids in France.
Jeff is in Texas for a conference (Dallas), then on to Seattle for an internship at Microsoft.
Joe is still out in California hiking. He should be just about to the end of the Muir Trail.
Scott
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 18:45:06 (PDT)
WE ARE HERE...AND CONNECTED
Jessamyn
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 18:48:06 (PDT)
Shout out for Tuesday!!
mona
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 13:38:06 (PDT)
hooray also for monday! I am on my way to work at the movies, but i wanted to say how nice it is to hear from sophie (it's been way too long since i've seen you, but maybe this is the year i come to france a gain) we are all proud of our french and nearly french kids. Mom and dad, i hope your getting some good times at the cabin, i will probably be down there around the twentieth (don't close it up before then! I don't mind being cold!) seattle, you might be seeing me in january or february. Hello and best love to everyone else in massachusetts and beyond ....
athena
Monday, September 19, 2005 at 13:18:02 (PDT)
Dear everyone, the chilcren are doing well and they get along better. Thanks for everything you've done for them during these past months especially the patience you all had to handle them. Ana is a young lady doing very well, she's so nice to have around. All my best during this new school year. A bientôt
sophie
Friday, September 16, 2005 at 11:17:37 (PDT)
Hurray for Friday!
Paula
Friday, September 16, 2005 at 03:21:59 (PDT)
I am so proud of you Sophie. I believe the chilcren will cherish this school year for the rest of their lives. As for the rest of you. If i lived another 80 years and thanked you one and all for the greatest birthday celebration every day, it would not come close to expressing the gratitude I feel and have felt. I would not change a thing in any one of you. Graciosly panagoitis.
paul
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 13:25:52 (PDT)
Great work, Sophie. I bet Jerome and Vanessa are excited, and Ana will be glad for the company. I hope you three lucky kids will be posting a message soon to tell us all about your new school.
Proud Auntie Paulala
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 03:42:48 (PDT)
Congratulations and good wishes to Vanessa and Jerome, and to Ana and Sophie, too. The pictures of the school are very impressive. I'm sure our "young'uns" will all do well.
Ramona
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 03:42:01 (PDT)
I am proud to announce that Sophie's hard work and persistence over the last 15 months has paid off, and Vanessa and Jerome now attend the CIV School. With Ana, they are representing the Stylos Family in three of the seven grades taught there. You can look at The ASEICA Web Site to see what it is all about.
Mark
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 01:11:51 (PDT)
I understand that right about now they're dedicating the playground in Groton. Wish I could be there...
(((((Hansons))))) ~ and ((((all of us)))))
mona
Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 13:52:53 (PDT)
(John Olerud homered...)
:)
mona
Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 17:59:34 (PDT)
And I am back in Seattle. Ana-less. At least my luggage made it this time. She seems to be well settled into school. It was a great trip to Boston and France, many thanks to all of those who made it possible.
I was actually in NYC when the game started today, but I was too tired to go to it. How often do you end up in the city in September when the Red Sox are playing. Looking at the final score, now I wish I went. But it is nice to get home today instead of tomorrow. §
Steve
Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 17:50:27 (PDT)
I'm still in France, but Steve should have just landed in N.Y., and, who knows, may even be heading to Yankee Stadium. I guess that must be a sign that another summer is winding down ...
Mark
Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 10:00:14 (PDT)
well i am neither in france nor my ninth decade but i'm checking in to say that i am up here in ashfield at my friend mary's house making free with her computer while she is in new york city and the weather here is crisp and beautiful too. I think this is about the most perfect time of year. Actually i kind of think that about every time of year. But it's so easy to be comfotable (if you're not on the gulf coast right now) and nostalgic in september. Some of the trees are catching their autumnal flames already here in the hills and i for one and glad of the change in seasons.
athena
Thursday, September 08, 2005 at 18:13:09 (PDT)
Autumn seems to be settling in...drier days and cooler nights. The deck men FINALLY arrived, so perhaps by next year our party can be away from the bugs and rain, though they did not seem to slow us down too much this year. To all of you Mosers and Helmars who stop by and do not say anything....let us hear from you! Welcome aboard to Louis. Welcome to the family, Jenna Marie. Good to see you here, Jay. To the our family in France: how are you all? And what about the birthday boy, how is your ninth decade so far?
Paula
Thursday, September 08, 2005 at 16:22:48 (PDT)
Greetings from Antibes! Mark and I finally have the internet in our hotel, so we are back in the 20 century. Now to move on to the 21st and catch the rest of you all. I will be here for three more days. Ana is happily settled into school, she just wishes she spoke more French. That will come I am sure.
It's been a nice trip, all around, and the birthday party is Boston was great. I wish I could say I was looking forward to getting home and working again....
I am sure that Ana would love to read any mail that is sent. I will send her address to the family by email, if anyone else wants it, contact me.
Steve
Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 02:51:08 (PDT)
I just want to tell all the Stylos clan that it was great seeing everyone. I can't wait for the next reunion.
Jay Comenitz
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 09:23:11 (PDT)
Happy back to school to all those attending, especially Mona! Tell us about your new school, Ana. How is it like to be back in France, Mark? Sure is empty here with no kids, no cats, no extended family...talk about empty nest. Me, I am going back to work today after a VERY fun filled week of family partying and moving. How about y'all?
Paula
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 03:47:39 (PDT)
Steve, did you find any Mint Milanos? Thanks for keeping us informed about your travels.
Ramona
Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 04:18:21 (PDT)
Greetings from Milano! Ana, Mark and I came over for a quick trip while we were waiting for our hotel to be open in Antibes. Ana is settled into school, and likes her dorm and roomate. I already miss her and I haven't dropped her off yet. Jerome and Vanessa are still working on getting into Ana's school. Classes begin on Monday. We are headed back to France today, and I will be back in the US on Saturday next. Have fun everyone. And thanks to Paula and family for making the birthday party possible. §
Steve
Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 02:12:27 (PDT)
I just had a conversation with Al Sharpton in Gautier, MS. They are OK, feeling better, now that they have a generator after 5 days without power. They drove 200 miles to Montgomery, AL to get it (and almost didn't find one). He said they had stayed in their house during Katrina's pass-through, but that he wouldn't do it again. Ann's car got submerged during the downpour. He hasn't seen TV or used his computer since Monday, so he has yet to see the pictures from CNN of the devastation. I'm sure that when he can he will write us all about Katrina and the aftermath.
Ramona
Friday, September 02, 2005 at 19:02:05 (PDT)
Hello from Sophie's. We are there, the boys are awake and the girls are still asleep. Today we get Ana settled into school. It was a quiet and uneventful flight, and the weather on the Riviera is beautiful. More later....
Steve
Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 01:23:23 (PDT)
I hope the Sharpton family is staying high and dry...check in Uncle Al, if you see this and get the chance!
mona
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 17:37:20 (PDT)
We made it too! Safe and sound, met by Sophie who was glad to be reunited with her "little ones". Now to get them settled into school ...
S, M, A, V, and J
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 13:37:44 (PDT)
I arrived back in NC in the early afternoon; Paul got here an hour or so afterwards. We are now waiting to hear that the European contingent has arrive safely at their destination. . .
Ramona
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 13:03:10 (PDT)
Welcome to Jenna Marie!! You're going to love it here!!! What wonderful news!
Paul and I are home and about to hit the hay.
More anon.
Mona
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 13:02:31 (PDT)
Hello All,
Lisa,I and Peter were all very happy to get reacquinted and meet the next generation of Stylos's. I was very much reminded of how fun it was all those years ago at 683 Rogers ST, Lowell . I hope to have you all to my home in the near future . For now it was good to get reconnected. Lisa is our computer person , so I'll have her download the B-day pics . We will need you're help to make sure everyone is correctly ID.
We stop by my parents house (Peter and Pota) and told them about the day . I hope they will see you soon. For now today's pics will tide them over.
Safe travel to all,
Love,
Lou
Louis STylos
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 19:06:20 (PDT)
I'm sure Alex and Monique wont mind if I share their happy news with you all.....they are the proud parents of Jenna Marie Stylos who was born yesterday, August 27th, weighing in at a whopping 9lb 7oz. Will and Nick are thrilled to have a baby sister and we are excited to welcome a new girl to the family.
Andrea
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 13:09:00 (PDT)
have the best birthday in the world!!!
vanessa
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 07:51:33 (PDT)
Hurray! I get to be the first to wish Dad a VERY HAPPY 80th Birthday. I think we are all going to give him the best possible birthday present: US! All of his adoring children, his loving wife, and as many friends and relations as we can round up. Hope YOU plan to be here. Happy Birthday Dad. I love you.
Proud Daughter #1
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 03:00:35 (PDT)
And now we are .... ummmmm ..... 10. Including Mark, Paula, Melinda, Paul, Ramona, Mark, Jerome, Vanessa, Ana and me. We had a very long, but pleasant trip. It will be great when everyone else gets here, but then who I will be posting to?
Steve
Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 20:32:02 (PDT)
We arived to Paulala's house!
But only me and GrandMother Came.
Jerome
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 12:22:04 (PDT)
And here in Acton, I eagerly await y'all!
Paula
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 16:43:35 (PDT)
So, how was Rainier?
I have a houseful of people - Mark, Jerome, Vanessa and Dad. Mom arrives today.
Dad reminds everyone - no birthday presents.
Jeff closes on his new place in Pittsburgh next week. But he's still planning on spending the fall in Seattle at Microsoft.
Liss is back from Pittsburgh, with lots of new artwork in hand.
Joe is leaving next week to walk the Muir trail in California.
Pam is moving into a new apartment in Hadley next week.
Scott
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 05:51:03 (PDT)
Oh, and I loved hearing from no less than 2 Straleys! Keep it up!
mona
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:11:10 (PDT)
Me and some of mine are headed out for a day or two at Mt Rainier - so if you can't raise me on the cell phone you'll know why.
Scott, I'm sure we'll be hearing plenty of stories from the good old days, back when you all were mountain conquerors and invincible -- don't worry, I'm sure he'll just tell the copesetic (sp?) ones...
mona
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:10:31 (PDT)
Thanks for the update, Greg and Sue! As for life on the left coast, it goes on. Ana has been in Costa Rica since she got out of camp. She got home yesterday, and says she wants to go back. I asked her if she missed us or was homesick and her response was 'not really'. I guess she must be ready for a year in Europe. We leave Wednesday, should get to Boston Thursday morning. And we will leave there on Tuesday night with Mark, Vanessa and Jerome for France. I hope all of the extended family is planning to come to Paula's on August 28 for Paul's 80th birthday party. Call for details. This means you, Greg, Sue, Kim, David, Helmars and whomever else wanders by this page....§
Steve
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 07:37:00 (PDT)
I brought in nani greek cookbook we will be cooking
from it the cookbook title is popular greek recipes i now work for a caterer in hull called Z-Chef In the last two weeks i have catered in two homes in Cohasset mass 3 millon dollar homes i am the head chef at the jobs
r gregory
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 05:17:19 (PDT)
Hey, Greg! Tell us more about that Greek food you're cooking up. Your grandmother would be proud!
Ramona
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 02:24:11 (PDT)
Hi all
What a busy summer hope everone is well
we are cooking greek food this week at my job, At Z-Chef. com check out our web site,I took dad to fenway park on fathers day we even walk on the feild
that day what a day we had. Beth & i are having our 1860 victorian house in hull painted and a new roof going on It would be nice to have a family party here. We are also doing Some updating to are place in Mount Dora Florida We have our first tenete in there the place is fully firnished i am posting this just after my moms post Hope to here from you all Richard Gregory
Ps kevin will be in hull next week renting a beach home for a week
Richard Gregory Straley
Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 15:22:15 (PDT)
HI FAMILY IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HAVE WRITTEN. i sold our home and sold our business and have now built a nice condo over jenns garage. i am thrilled with it but it took a year to build. dick is doing just o k at the atrium in quincy. the good thing is he knows all of us and would know any of you too. i can take him out to lunch a few times a week and that is good. he seems to be comfortable at the atrium which is a place for alzheimers and dementia and they take wonderful care of him trying to get him to do what he still can do. which is play cards and play well. he still beats me at our favorite game casino. he adores to get cards so if any of you could send one he sure would remember you. he is at the atrium 2003 falls blvd. quincy ma 02169. as for me i am taking water color classes and have joined some wonderful book clubs. so hi to all and miss you sue
SUE STRALEY
Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 06:23:19 (PDT)
Welcome back to North Carolina, Vanessessa!
Paulala
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 16:34:34 (PDT)
Vanessa arrived last night on schedule, even slightly before, and is now sound asleep and probably will be for several more hours after 2 busy weeks at camp and a long day flying from Seattle. Welcome back, Vanessa.
Ramona
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 03:33:59 (PDT)
Well, it was barely enough for a quickie! Me and Betsy and Paul met up with Vanessa and Steve to take in a pretty darned good baseball game! The company wasn't half bad either. Safe travels!
mona
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 10:28:16 (PDT)
Well, shoot! That won't leave us much time for a visit.
mona
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 16:44:01 (PDT)
How about 10:15 PM Wednesday in Asheville? I will see you there Vanessassa!
Papa
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 14:15:13 (PDT)
Charlotte, Wednesday? I thought it was Asheville, Thursday. We'd better get this straightened out. . .
Ramona
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 12:46:26 (PDT)
Yes, it has been very quiet in Stylosland. And quiet at my house as well. But that should change today, when the girls arrive home from camp. I feel bad for Vanessa, who will be arriving in Charlotte on Wednesday, since she will apparently have to wait until Thursday to get picked up.
The weather here has been perfect. I hope it has been cooperating for everyone else as well. As for my plans, Ana and I will be traveling standby to NYC on Friday 8/26. We will leave NYC for France late on 8/30. We are looking forward to Dad's party and can't wait to see everyone...§
Steve
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 11:58:53 (PDT)
I can't believe that no one has been heard from in so many days! Guess I'll remedy that: Paul, Mark and Jerome and I have been at the cabin since Saturday. It started raining as soon as we got there and didn't stop! The plans we had for starting to build a garden shed got shelved. I have a book group later this morning in Brevard so I came back early this morning. My fears of finding water in the basement were groundless. Evidently it hasn't rained as much here. We are looking forward to Vanessa's arrival from camp in Orcas, WA on Thursday.
Ramona
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 07:00:30 (PDT)
Ah youth!! (((Paul))) ~ we had a great day yesterday!
mona
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 10:21:09 (PDT)
thanks. next year i will be famous
paul p.
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 16:26:16 (PDT)
What, no dance? Ping, I never knew you to cheap out before! Come on over to France, Paul, and we'll straighten you out! Oh yeah, Happy Birthday!
Uncle Mark
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 13:48:35 (PDT)
Paul, Remember I'll Meet You At Hooters 6:00PM To Discuss The Facts Of Life And Your First Lap Dance.Just Kidding No Lap Dance! Any Way have A hAPPY BIRTHDAY SEE YA LATER,LOVE, BIG DADDY.
Dave Pingree
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 13:06:48 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Big Paul! We Miss you and hope to see you some time in the not-too-distant future.
Uncle Scott
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 10:03:24 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Tall Paul! 15 down and many more to go. Hope you are enjoying the summer and hope that we get to see you soon? Any decisions on who is going to back to Boston and when? Keep us posted... §
Steve
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 08:51:46 (PDT)
happy birthday paul! i'll never forget your ninth birthday and how we surprised you. Hope fifteen is a great year ... thanks for the phone calls everybody, i'm just trying to move and get some good outdoor time and my phone doesn't get service outin the woods. But i think of you all fondly and i love getting the messages. Come see me in my tent like scott did last night. And drink a toast to my fifteen year old nephew!
athena the elusive
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 07:48:43 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul. Congratulations on being 15. I hope it's a great day and a great year. I know that you spend time on the computer, so check in and account for yourself. And enjoy your day.
YaYa
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 05:56:02 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little (okay, not so little)namesake Paul. I do believe you are 15 years old today. Pretty amazing. What will you be doing on this most wonderful day? Sleeping? Making music? Eating ice cream? Do tell us. But most importantly, have a wonderful day.
Love from Auntie Paula
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 03:51:59 (PDT)
It was a nice weekend here in the northeast. We spent the weekend on an island on a lake in New Hampshire. And tonight visited Athena who was camping in her new tent - she is doing very well, for anybody who is wondering about her.
Liss is having fun in Pittsburgh....one more week of classes.
Scott
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 20:15:14 (PDT)
Tomorrow's my last day on my current assignment, and I'm looking forward to having more time for posting here.
mona
Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 23:05:28 (PDT)
Hi (((David)))!!!
mona
Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:40:10 (PDT)
The girls (Vanessa, Ana and Alia) made it successfully to camp, are probably organizing their teepee on a beautiful Northwest evening as we .... er....write. Vanessa's luggage has been found and is now trying to find Canoe Island, that 47 acre private island in the San Juans. She should have it by tomorrow.
It's very quiet here. Peaceful. Empty. One of those special summer nights that makes you glad to be alive. I hope everyone out there in Stylosville is keeping cool and enduring the heat wave that I have been reading about.
For those who would like to write to the girls, they can be reached at Canoe Island French Camp, PO Box 370, Orcas Island, WA 98280. I'm sure that they will be happy to receive mail. I'm equally sure that they will not answer. So, writing will have to be its own reward. §
Steve
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 20:51:24 (PDT)
The good news is that Vanessa made it. And in good spirits, even if a bit tired. The bad news is that the luggage did not. Hopefully it will be here by tomorrow, but it will be the airline's responsibility to get it to her. Good luck. In any case, it is great to see her and she is looking forward to camp. We'll keep you posted on the saga of the luggage. §
Steve
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 23:41:42 (PDT)
Yes, Mom and Dad are back home, too. Mark and Vanessa are out buying things for camp; Jerome and his Grandfather are watching the Red Sox struggle to keep from getting whupped. The 4 days in Berea and with Aunt Evelyn in Ohio, as she celebrated her 90th birthday, were well worth the trip. So glad Paula and Melinda decided to go back as far as Berea with us.
Ramona
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 13:38:32 (PDT)
And now Melinda and I are safely back in Acton. What a great vacation. What about Mom and Dad? Still on the road from Berea to Brevard?
Paula
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 13:10:25 (PDT)
Sounds like fun, Steve and Ana. San Francisco is a great city. Melinda and I have spent a wonderful (and of course a hot and humid) few days in Berea. Dad showed us around the campus, we had a birthday dinner with Rex, visited many shops and enjoyed an international folk festival. Ah, history. Now to head back east.
Paula
Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 04:41:25 (PDT)
Greetings from San Francisco. Ana and I had to come down here to apply for her French visa, so we took a few days to enjoy the summer in the city. Tonight we took a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf and had dinner on the water. What a country!
Steve and Ana
Friday, July 22, 2005 at 22:54:38 (PDT)
It's true, it's true! What a thrill to see them there, Vanessa's facial expression and Jerome clapping. I wish my DVD had slow motion.
Proud Uncle Scott
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 05:24:41 (PDT)
Yes, they're in costumes. Look for the big witch hat, and the wild animal beside her.
Ramona
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 12:50:44 (PDT)
And I've been looking for "A Hairy Tale" all these months. I know what I'm doing after work today.
Scott
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 08:29:43 (PDT)
Are they dressed in Halloween costumes?
mona
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 07:47:30 (PDT)
You are all going to have to go out right now and rent or buy the new "Funky Monkey" movie. We just saw it and found our own two amazing young actors in the front row of the Halloween Party scene. What talent!
Paula
Monday, July 18, 2005 at 19:40:11 (PDT)
Go Melind!!
mona
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 22:16:39 (PDT)
MONA! Here we are playing skittles on the porch. Even though Melinda is winning, thank you so much!
Paula
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 12:49:51 (PDT)
Eight of us here now at the cabin. Lots of games, sewing, mowing, cooking, eating, rain and s'mores. Wish you were here, though I do not know where we would put you!
Paula
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 04:51:37 (PDT)
gun boats r a good ting be leave it or not
Cousin David Elliott & Cousin Pat
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 17:29:58 (PDT)
And the count here is one. But who's counting? §
Steve
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 15:45:19 (PDT)
The count here is now 8.
Paulala
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 11:07:15 (PDT)
In the middle of Puget Sound, I might add...being trailed by gunboats, trained on me. Sigh...
mona
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 17:22:17 (PDT)
And now????
Me?, I'm posting from the ferry Puyallup, on my way home from work. Busy, busy, busy - sending love to my vacationing and other family.
mona
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 17:21:22 (PDT)
Cool!
mona
Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 07:57:06 (PDT)
We are in the Van. My papa is driving, Jerome and I are playing on the internet!
We are on the New Jersey turnpike
Mark, Jerome and Vanessa
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 16:38:00 (PDT)
Paul, Paula, Melissa and Jessamyn have arrived in Brevard. Mark, Vanessa and Jerome are on the way in the Campmobile. Let the celebration begin.
Ramona
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 15:42:50 (PDT)
Mark, Vanessa and Jerome are on their way. Check out Vanessa's new digital camera!
Scott
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 12:04:24 (PDT)
Here is a message from Chambersburg, PA. Dad, Melinda and I had a restful night sleep here (Melinda and I enjoyed the whirlpool) and will soon head on for North Carolina. Jess should be boarding a plane for the same destination is a few hours, and may well beat us there. Then I expect Mark, Vanessa and Jerome to follow a day or two later. We will let the rest of you in on the fun...watch this space!
Paulala
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 04:17:22 (PDT)
And here is a message from the Puget Sound Area. Welcome back to the US, Vanessa. We are looking forward to having you back in Seattle on your way to and from camp. Summer is in full swing here, though it is not as warm as the rest of the country. The house is too quiet now that Mark and Jerome are gone, and it will be even quiter when Ana heads back to France to go to school. Good think I like the peace and quiet.
Ana and I had a very nice trip to Portland to see the fireworks on Monday. It looks like we won't make it to the east coast until Dad's party in Acton, then we will go from there to France. We will miss joining in the festivities in North Carolina this summer. But.....we'll be back.
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer....§
Steve
Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:50:40 (PDT)
Here's a message from the North Carolina mountains, where everything is quiet and calm for the time being. That may change if the predicted heavy rain moves in tomorrow. And it definitely will change when 2 vehicles arrive this weekend with some of the clan (you know who you are). While I'm not looking forward to the rain and thunderstorms, I am looking forward to having family around. Solitude is good, but enough is enough.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 08:21:45 (PDT)
Why is no one writtiing any messages?
vanessa
Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 06:17:51 (PDT)
They have arrived. After the obligatory cookout, Jessamyn has taken Vanessa and Jerome to the fireworks. Melinda is off to Boston. The men of the house are watching the Red Sox play. I, as usual, am reporting it all.
Paula
Monday, July 04, 2005 at 18:26:34 (PDT)
Welcome, Vanessa! And a very happy Fourth of July to you and the rest of the family. Ana and I will be making our annual trek to Portland in a few minutes. Be safe, everyone....§
Steve
Monday, July 04, 2005 at 09:37:21 (PDT)
Hurray for Vanessessa!
Paulala
Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 15:05:36 (PDT)
I arrived safely to the united states
I am staying at scott's house with grand father, scott, my papa and jerome.
Vanessa
Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 15:03:23 (PDT)
Mark, Are you ready for teenage life? Guess what surprise Vanessa made me today? My garage has been transformed into a real DJ studio behing my back!
love to everyone
sophie
Saturday, July 02, 2005 at 08:08:36 (PDT)
Mark, Are you ready for teenage life? Guess what surprise Vanessa made me today? My garage has been transformed into a real DJ studio behing my back!
love to everyone
sophie
Saturday, July 02, 2005 at 08:08:25 (PDT)
Mark, Jerome, and I arrived safely at Scotts at 4:45. Too tired to say more.
Paul
Saturday, July 02, 2005 at 01:49:41 (PDT)
...sounds good to me too, but not likely to happen.
mona
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 17:26:38 (PDT)
Well, we are not in the air yet, but should be very soon. We, too, will miss our adopted home in Seattle, but right now I am just looking forward to being somewhere with nothing to do except golf and baseball for a little while. North Carolina's tranquility is sounding good ...
Jerome and Mark
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 12:34:22 (PDT)
And Mark and Jerome are on the road (well, in the air) again, too. Headed to Newark to meet Dad, then who knows where. It was kind of sad to take them to the airport, I've become accustomed to the positive energy that they filled my house with for all of these months. I'm sure whoever is the next to receive them will appreciate that as well. The remodeling project looks great, and the new room will always be full of memories of those who made it happen, including Mark, Jerome, Dad, Tim and Jeff. I still don't know when I'll be heading east, but it looks like the last week in August. After the eightieth birthday party, Ana and I will head to France so she can start HER next adventure. I hope the summer is progressing well for all of you out there in Stylosville. §
Steve
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 12:14:35 (PDT)
Paul is on the road again, this time in the Vanagon, and last heard from in Virginia. He will meet Mark and Jerome in Newark tonight and probably spend Saturday in Noho, before meeting Vanessa's plane in NY on Sunday. From that point, I'm not sure. You'll have to hear it from them. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend, everybody.
Ramona
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 07:38:44 (PDT)
happy birthday Melinda!!!
vanessa
Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 04:25:21 (PDT)
Melinda !!! What more can I say ?!?!? I am looking forward to spending another vacation in N.C. with the Birthday Girl.
Mark
Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 02:18:07 (PDT)
Happy birthday Melinda!!! I'm sure Mama and Papa are doting on you as they should today. Enjoy! Western Massachusetts misses you.
Uncle Scott
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 11:30:50 (PDT)
(((Happy Birthday Melinda Rose!!)))
Auntie M
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 08:29:14 (PDT)
Yes, a very happy birthday to you, Melinda. So.....what's next, graduate? I think you should spend the year traveling, not that you are exactly travel-deprived....Stop on out this way. My house will be empty and seem larger, now that Mark has just about completed the beautiful room and bathroom he re-did. The only problem with it is that now it makes the rest of the house look old and cheap. §
Steve
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 08:02:57 (PDT)
Birthday Girl: Has the party started yet? Wish I were there to share some birthday cake, or sushi or whatever it may be. I hope you have a wonderful birthday, Melinda, and I hope you will coming this way soon.
Love from your Grandmama
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 03:23:02 (PDT)
Happy birthday to my very own Melinda Rose. I wish all things wonderful for my beautiful, creative, thoughtful, unique, witty and wise child. I am so happy to be able to spend the day with you...so wake up and let's start partying!
Love from your Mama
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 02:59:22 (PDT)
Things are fine here. We are going to the cabin later today, to get the place in shape before the Ramsay family comes for a 4th of July reunion. So, if you can't get us on the phone, try the cell phone.
Ramona
Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 05:02:00 (PDT)
Well, I dropped Dad off at the airport this morning, to start the journey east. It's always sad to see him go, but then always happy to see him again. Next time will probably be for the eightieth in August. Then Ana and I will head to France to drop her off for her eighth grade year. Hope to see you all there....§
Steve
Friday, June 24, 2005 at 07:34:49 (PDT)
...don't you just love him?!
mona
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 22:17:06 (PDT)
Here's To The 50 People Who Have Wished Me A Happy BirthDay.And To My Mom For Fifty Years Of Life.
Here' To The Fifty Hits I Never Got In Little League. But Made Up For In High School Later On.
To Fifty Pounds I"ll Never Lose.AndTo Fifty Friends I Have.So Here'sTo SUMMER I Hope You All Enjoy.
Great Davide
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 19:41:20 (PDT)
Here's to David, the man who brings us summer every year about this time. This is only one of the many things for which we must thank you. I hope you have a wonderful day, and may your next half of a century be even better than the first. I think it is time for a trip East, so that all of us who have ventured into the second half of our lives can celebrate together. Happy Birthday.
Paula
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 14:00:15 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Big Dave!!! And thanks again for being such an important cog in this family wheel.
And start fancy bright colors and stuff GOOD JOB ON THE HTML, SCOTT end fancy colors. Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks. §
Steve
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 12:42:01 (PDT)
(((((BIG DAVE))))
Happy birthday dude! Now I really wish I was out there so I could buy you a beer. Thanks for being friends and family all these years!
Scott
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 10:56:44 (PDT)
What is so rare as a day in June, especially when the sun is shining in rainy Seattle, and one of our "fourfathers' who recently celebrated Fathers Day can now have this first day of summer as his own special day: his 50th BIRTHDAY! (I still don't understand why you wouldn't let those who wanted to, give you a big DO. But it's your birthday so you can say what gets done.)Happy Birthday, David, and many more decades!
Ramona
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 10:34:40 (PDT)
Well, we had a great afternoon with our four fathers. David cooked the steaks perfectly and Mona coined the coined the fourfather's name. The weather cooperated an everything seemed as it should, except for the absence of two fathers.
Dad should be headed back to NC in a few days, we sure have enjoyed having him. Hope all is well for everyone. Looks like Ana and I won't be coming back east until August. We'll go to Dad's birthday celebration and then on to France.....§
Steve
Monday, June 20, 2005 at 22:25:16 (PDT)
Good save Mom!
It was wonderful day here. Hanging out with 3 of the 4 kids, being lazy, but still getting in a little roller blading. Life is good here in fatherhood land.
Scott
Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 18:02:21 (PDT)
And did I say also Three Cheers for SCOTT, who is not only a Dad but a Grandpa! I hope you're too busy being honored (and fed)to be at your computer.
Ramona
Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 17:10:17 (PDT)
Here's a toast to all five Darling Dads in this family (4 of whom are probably in the same room at this moment, watching a ball game, along with 5 or 6 of their adoring offspring). And hopefully, Mark Allan is getting treated like King for a Day by wife and daughters. You ALL deserve everything good!
Ramona
Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 16:43:14 (PDT)
I got here first, Mona!
Ana
Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 16:15:30 (PDT)
Happy Father's Day from me too, especially to my Dad. Where is my Dad? I hope you are still in Washington being honored by your Western children. Thank you for my lifetime full of your wit, wisdom, kindness, poetry and most importantly your boundless love.
Love from your namesake, Paula
Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 03:50:35 (PDT)
A heartfelt and much deserved Happy Fathers' Day to all you Papa's out there! Mark and Mark and Buddy and Steve and Scott and David and all the rest of the fathers in Stylos land. Every Dad has his day. Milk it like a Vermont Heiffer.
Jessamyn
Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 21:23:35 (PDT)
start fancy bright colors and stuff(((MONA)))end fancy colors
Sorry my HTML skills leave something to be desired.
But anyway, consider me virtually out there celebrating and having a great time with yous guys on this special day. Sure wish I could be there in person, but they made this darn country too wide from side to side. At least you have fully half of the fam damily out there to cheer you on. If the momentum shifts anymore I might have to move out there too!
Love from the east (we still have the Sox),
Bro' Scott
Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 11:11:52 (PDT)
And a very Happy Birthday to Mona from the other side of the sound!!! You still have a lonnnnnnng way to go to catch me, though, age-wise. We're hoping that it is a great day for you, Mona. You deserve it.! And a great year, you deserve that, too. §
Steve
Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 08:10:22 (PDT)
Hey! An earlier bird beat me again. Happy Birthday Mona! I hope you are celebrating, and are being celebrated, in the style you so richly deserve. This is THE day of the year with your name one it, so make as much fun/trouble as you can! We will have to co-celebrate with the big birthday boy later this summer.
Love from Paula June
Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 03:33:07 (PDT)
And Happy Birthday to you, Mona Yee! I hope you are taking the day off from work, and that all those Styloses and Pingrees on the West Coast raise a toast and wish you the Best of Everything for the coming year. Thanks for adding delight to my life during these last forty-something years!
Mom
Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 03:24:03 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Aunt Ginny! Hope things are going well for you, and hope to see you this summer.
And happy belated to Beverly - who always shares her day with Old Glory.
And welcome, Dad - how long will you be staying? And just let me know if you want me to stop by and pick you up on my way home from work, some day - the Kingston Kiddies would love to see you!
mona
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 13:43:06 (PDT)
What a great description! I was flying there with you, Dad. Melinda was flying too, and is now safely home, FULL of stories to tell. Hurray for our adventurous family.
Paula
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 04:07:59 (PDT)
we are im seattle and I drove steve's car. What an expierience. It was raining and the warer drops were going up instead of down, the wind was blowing and the car seemed to be gluiding and the car was so heavy and felt so strong I thought I was flying instead of driving. All in all a very pleasant feeling. Panos
paul
Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 20:20:06 (PDT)
And Dad, I am so glad you are enjoying the trip. Sure does make me want to go on a road trip too. Hey wait, I will be! Soon! Give us more details! I love to read them.
Paula
Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 03:44:39 (PDT)
Mona - congratulations! Hurray for doing those things we've always wanted to. I am also glad that you will be coming East just the same. Now if we could only decide when and where.....and when are the rest of you going to the cabin this summer? I am dreaming of the cool creek.
Paula
Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 03:40:10 (PDT)
...sure wish I could go back and correct: "attempt"
mona
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 13:08:53 (PDT)
Well, I've been tossing around the idea of re-entering school this fall, and I finally emailed my advisor about it, and it looks like it will all fall nicely in to place.
Then I looked at the fees (they've more than tripled since my last attemt), and realize I will have to not only save every penny, but will have to work every day I possibly can till then.
Which means my trip back east will probably be an airplane affair instead of the drive I would so love to do...hopefully we'll be able to round up all significant parties (Miranda, Betsy, Paul and David) to make it as well...
mona
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 13:08:17 (PDT)
So, Mona, what happened between &:00 AM and noon that changed (affected) your direction?
My dad would be 105 today, if he hadn't died almost exactly 20 years ago. Happy Birthday, Dad, wherever you are. I just had a birthday lunch with a friend, Allison, who is 60 today. Lots of special days in June.
Ramona
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 13:03:30 (PDT)
...so much for having time or money for a road trip!
mona
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 12:29:16 (PDT)
Hey!! Guess who's going back to school??
mona
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 12:23:52 (PDT)
I know exactly what you mean dad...I miss road tripping so badly. I hope I have the time and the companions to be able to do it this years. See you soon!
mona
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 07:29:27 (PDT)
what a strange feeling driving on I 90 going west. It has been so long sinvce a made a trip like this and it is amazingly nostalgic. Like maybe I have been here all the time. It is a warm and comforting experience and almost like someone is watching over you and won't let anything bad happen. Everything is so understandable and you don't even know why. What is more you don't even care. Maybe it will continue all the way to Seatle. panos
paul
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 07:16:06 (PDT)
A great time indeed. Jerome did get autographs from Red Sox Matt Clement and Edgar Renteria, as well as Cubs Mark Prior and Mike Remlinger. He did not get Nomah's, but not for lack of effort, as he poked his way through the crowd, following Nomar down the foul line. Both Dad and Jerome also got game balls from the ball man. A first for Dad, after 60 ssome odd years of going to games (Jerome did get one last year at the Asheville Tourists game).
We are overnighting in Blue Earth, Minnesota, and head out in the morning. For those of you that do not know Blue Earth, it is, of course, the home of ... The Jolly Green Giant (Welcome to the Valley!)
Mark
Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 21:12:59 (PDT)
Jerome and I are home from Chicago. What an awesome trip! Even if the Red Sox didn't win, Jerome got autographs and baseballs. He had a Cubs hat (from his little league team) and a Red Sox hat (which he got at the game) which he wore depending on whose autograph he was seeking. Everything worked out swimmingly and Dad and Mark are driving back across the country. They are in Minnesota tonight and should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. Truly a weekend for the memory book...§
Steve
Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 19:52:46 (PDT)
Well, oddly enough, I can't get the game on TV here - if anyone else is watching the Cubs/Sox game and feels like recording it for posterity, please do.
mona
Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 10:11:56 (PDT)
OK - I take it back about the Mariners! LOL!
mona
Friday, June 10, 2005 at 20:21:28 (PDT)
Cool-o!
I'm sitting at the ferry dock in Edmonds, waiting with the weekend vacationers to get on my boat to go home...using the wireless connection the ferries provides. Listening to the Mariners (who are faring much better than the Sox did today).
Not much news - have to renew my license this weekend - my old one is 6 years old, and, well...it's not all that accurate anymore, what can I say? Also going to see my friend Ken (who made my guitar) perform Sat night, unless I run out of steam before 9:30!
Sure am glad it's the weekend - glad Dad will be out here for Father's Day - the first one I'll get to spend with him in probably 25 years. Wow.
Hope all's well with my lovely family. Would love to hear check ins from Straleys, Mosers, Helmars, Hansons et al! Love,
mona
Friday, June 10, 2005 at 18:41:35 (PDT)
Hey Andrea, so glad you enjoyed the surprise. Your Mom sent a package to my girls many years ago, I think when she cleaned out your and Thea's room. It had some great stuff, including these slippers that both Jessamyn and Melinda happily wore. I am happy they are finally reunited with their rightful owner.
Paula
Friday, June 10, 2005 at 14:23:39 (PDT)
I received an amazing package in the mail yesterday.
Thanks Paula! She sent me my old ballet slippers.
I think I was 4 when I took ballet. I have so many questions....where did you find them? How did you come to aquire them? In any case, thanks so much. Sophie thought it was funny that she couldn't squeeze her 4 year old feet into them :)
Andrea
Friday, June 10, 2005 at 09:11:26 (PDT)
Paul is in Chicago. So is Mark. Steve and Jerome will be arriving today. All this to see the Red Sox take on Chicago. They have already met Red Sox fans who have come from afar to see the game. (There are baseball nuts everywhere!) Look for the Stylos Boys on the front row when the camera pans to the hitter. In the meantime, I guess we can pray for good weather for Saturday afternoon.
Ramona
Friday, June 10, 2005 at 07:41:21 (PDT)
Hooray for all you crazy kids out there! I sure wish I was going to France. What a great oppportunity! One of these days I'll make it over there.
Scott
Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 11:46:50 (PDT)
Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! First to Paula and Mark on their 29 years of being the glue that holds the family together. Second to our beloved parents on their 56 beloved years together. And third to Ana, who has been accepted to go to school in Antibes (Sophia Antipolis) next year. Boy, is she psyched. I'm so proud of all of you! §
Steve
Monday, June 06, 2005 at 18:40:58 (PDT)
Yes indeed, congratulations to Mom and Dad! We all owe you a lot...why, our very existence! Thank you. (Crazy kids, indeed!) Hope you are celebrating in style.
Love from the state with tornado warnings in effect (really!)
Paula June
Monday, June 06, 2005 at 14:16:12 (PDT)
And more congratulations to our phenomenal parents, you crazy kids!
mona
Monday, June 06, 2005 at 09:18:55 (PDT)
Good wishes, Paula and Mark, and congratulations for carrying on in the Spirit of '76. I hope you had a great time in New York. Ma and ma-in-la
Ramona
Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 15:31:21 (PDT)
I would! Rock on, M & P!!
mona
Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 13:31:10 (PDT)
Twenty-nine years, and still happy with the man of my dreams. Who ever would have imagined it?
Paula
Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 11:03:08 (PDT)
I once had a daughter who turned out to be a masterpiece. May the days keep coming and with them bring the happiness and joy you so richly deserve. Never mind happy birthday - happy many days ad infinitem. (another P.S.)
dad
Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 09:22:53 (PDT)
Oups! I'm late happy birthday Paula!
Jerome
Saturday, June 04, 2005 at 09:21:24 (PDT)
New York, New York, what a helluva town.
Paula and Mark
Saturday, June 04, 2005 at 06:56:08 (PDT)
Thank you, O family of mine, for all for your happy wishes. I had a great day here in the sunny Northeast. I played in the dirt (planting) and the clay (with Athena), purged my 52 pieces of clothing, ate lobster, had a picnic with the birds, and heard from all my family (even Melinda in China). I received flowers in the mail (thank you so much Mona) and had all the kids in an unnamed child care center in Vermont serenade me. What a great day. Thank you all for being my family and celebrating with me.
Paulala
Friday, June 03, 2005 at 03:25:02 (PDT)
Well, I cannot be the first, so how about the last? Happy Birthday, Paulala !!!
Mark
Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 23:59:01 (PDT)
(((((Paula))))
Many happy returns of the day, big sister! We're all so lucky - I think you brighten the day and lighten the load where ever you are. And you've always given us all such a great example of how to Celebrate!!! - all the best to you!
(and happy half birthday Betsy, who can now drive with other teenagers in the car!)
mona
Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 13:27:05 (PDT)
JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE, NOS VOEUX LES PLUS SINCERES A UNE SUPER TANTE ET JESS TOO!
FROM DOWN IN FRANCE
Sophie
Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 11:44:40 (PDT)
Jeez, I can't even get in ahead of the west coasters. You really do have to get up pretty early around here. But anyways......HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULALA! I can't come in person, so I will send another sibling to celebrate with you in person. Have fun, you guys!
Scott
Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 06:20:47 (PDT)
And a very Happy Birthday to Paulala from Seattle. It actually was in the low 90's for a few days here last week, but the cool clouds have returned. We have been busy finishing the remodeling project and eagerly awaiting summer. Some people think that Memorial Day marks its beginning, but we all know that it Paula's Birthday. It's going to be a great year for you and yours, Paula, I can feel it. Thanks for being you....§
Steve
Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 06:00:21 (PDT)
Well! So much for being the first to wish Paula a Happy Birthday! You have to get up pretty early in the morning to get ahead of these granddaughters. (But I DID get up early...)Anyway, Paula, enjoy your day and the Anniversary trip you have planned for this weekend. We will probably be sitting around watching the paint not dry. (Paul got the deck half-way painted before the rains moved in.)Well, our 7 tomato plants will appreciate the rain, anyway.
Ramona
Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 03:10:14 (PDT)
happy birthday paulala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
vanessa
Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 02:48:15 (PDT)
OOOOOO OOOOOOOooooo Me first. Happy Birthday Mama!Lotsa love from the land above! (Strolling of the Heiffers in Brattleboro this week-end who's in?)
Jessamyn
Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 21:38:34 (PDT)
happy birthday Jessamyn!!!!!
sory i'm late
vanessa
Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 12:15:35 (PDT)
What's this I hear about a heat wave in Seattle? Here the rain threatens to put a damper on the big White Squirrel festival happening today and tomorrow. So Melinda's off to China! Is this the same little girl who didn't even like to go to a friend's house for a sleep-over? I don't know how to say Bon Voyage in Chinese, but have a great trip, and don't forget to come back.
Ramona
Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 07:13:45 (PDT)
What a gloomy and rainy week...but now the sun is out! Hurray! I am off to Northampton to help Athena with some home projects, (will you be around, Scott?) then Sunday will will both go to VT to do the same with Jess, then back to Acton to see Melinda off to China...yes, our little world traveler is off again. What about youse guys?
Paula
Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 04:25:24 (PDT)
hey. im at school. cool.
Paul P.
Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 12:09:19 (PDT)
Thank you all. Now that I have reached a quarter century, I have finally learned absolutely all there is to know. WHEW! It gets easier now, right? Scott, yes, yes, come to the stroll! Ben will be there and maybe Athena, let me know. Best wishes from the north!
Jessamyn
Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 17:12:24 (PDT)
Oh my goodness ... I was almost late!
Happies Jess !!!
Mark
Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 09:45:51 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jess...(it's still your birthday here). Hope spring has sprung in Vermont and you are just as happy as ever there. And I hope that this is the best year yet....§
Steve
Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 23:02:48 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jess, up there in the great north country! Hope you are having a great birthday. Maybe see you next week for the strolling of the heifers.
Scott
Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 18:24:50 (PDT)
(((((Jess!!))))
You are a treasure, to be sure! I hope you have a funfilled day and a great (travel filled!) year!
mona
Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 07:35:15 (PDT)
A very Happy Birthday to my Jessamyn who is a quarter of a century today! We are headed up to Brattleboro to celebrate with her. What a wild and wonderful ride it has been. She just keeps getting better and better. Happy, Happy.
love from Mama
Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 03:53:52 (PDT)
I double that Wow. Okay triple it or quadruple it or wherever we are now. Melissa, you must really like NIN and the Dolls if you cut off your right arm just for the chance to get tickets. You should have said something, I am sure we could have scraped together bus and ticket money. Have a great time and we hope that we run into you this summer.....
Steve
Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 18:14:45 (PDT)
Amazing! What a wealth of talent we seem to have produced! Well done, Melissa.
Paula
Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 16:02:22 (PDT)
WOW - that is incredible, Melissa! Lucky Joe to get to ride your coat tails. Er, your flowing robes...Congrats!
mona
Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 11:49:15 (PDT)
Joe and Liss are on their way to Philadelphia as we speak to see Nine Inch Nails and the Dresden Dolls in concert. Melissa won the tickets with her contest entry which you can see at:
www.dresdendolls.com/closet/couture/index.htm
Scott
Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 09:32:10 (PDT)
A big WOW for Melinda! She deserves to sleep as late and as long as she needs to.
Ramona
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 10:21:14 (PDT)
Mark left early this morning, headed back to the great North West. Melinda is home (asleep) resting up from the grand finale. At final count she has earned her BA (double major of Art and Psychology) with High Honors, Magna Cum Laude, and elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi. I also have to thank everyone who put us up, put up with us, fed us, and helped make the celebration truly wonderful.
Paula
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 04:27:59 (PDT)
it is not quite midnight and I am home and all is well
paul
Monday, May 16, 2005 at 21:00:57 (PDT)
PS Dad is planning on seeing his friend George this morning, then heading south for home. Mark will be heading east to catch a flight back to WA tomorrow.
Scott again
Monday, May 16, 2005 at 05:53:00 (PDT)
Whew, busy weekend. Good thing I'm back here at work, so I can rest up. It's official....Melinda is a Smith College graduate! (if she can find that lost library book!) There were lots of proud family and friends on hand for the festivities.....Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day for a cookout...which is what we did...with about 22 of us on Wilson Ave. Sunday AM Melinda and her roomates gave a very elegant brunch, which was followed by the official commencement ceremonies. In the afternoon some of us watched the baseball game which Mark managed to feed from the computer to the television, and then we had a big spaghetti dinner (thanks Dad!) followed by ice cream sundaes (thanks Thene!) followed by paper boat making, painting and sailing down the river by candlelight. Whew. And thank goodness for paper plates. And Hooray for Melinda!
Scott
Monday, May 16, 2005 at 05:49:53 (PDT)
So....no news from the festivities?!
mona
Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 19:27:27 (PDT)
Go Melinda!!!
mona
Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 08:04:42 (PDT)
Ramona, we do have a black cat next door! and it comes to our place all the time! What can we do? Hope you have a good day.
FELICITATIONS MELINDA this is going to be a great day!
Thanks to Steven for taking great care of Super Jerome and to all of you, Mona, etc. Jerome should receive a package soon with a french book to keep busy.
Love to everyone
Sophie
Friday, May 13, 2005 at 11:59:37 (PDT)
Happy Friday the 13th, everyone. Remember, if a black cat crosses your path, turn around and go back home.
Ramona
Friday, May 13, 2005 at 06:43:58 (PDT)
here i am with good Mark. No trouble getting here and it was worth ever bit of it getting a big greeting from Mark. tomorrow visit the office then to Scott. Then to the graduation then home.
paul
Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 19:19:12 (PDT)
And I just heard from them as well. Mark was in his hotel room, and Dad was down the street eating ice cream. Some things never change. We're all glad you made it and have a nice weekend in Northhampton. And congratulations to Melinda!!! §
Steve
Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 19:11:02 (PDT)
Actually, I just got a phone message from Dad. He is driving North, and expects to get to Mark's hotel in Connecticut around 10 tonight. Then, on to Northampton for the graduation festivities. Hurray for Melinda!
Paula
Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 16:03:35 (PDT)
Hi Dad! Are you still there? (in Berea, I mean)
mona
Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:26:45 (PDT)
hello from Berea
paul
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 08:07:58 (PDT)
good site, thank you!
lotos (atterhn@yahoo.com)
Monday, May 09, 2005 at 21:38:19 (PDT)
A very Happy Mother's Day to my Mom and all of the Stylos Moms out there. We have lots of good Moms in our family. Enjoy your special day. §
Steve
Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 10:36:13 (PDT)
Another news flash: guess who just walked in the door - little brother Mark. What a pleasant surprise.
Paula
Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 06:44:31 (PDT)
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! (Hey Mom, look, I was first!)
Love from your first born daughter
Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 05:06:45 (PDT)
Good site! I like it!
lighter (larwick@mail333.com)
Friday, May 06, 2005 at 16:51:02 (PDT)
Hey Mark, how do we get rid of this crap?
Hey Dad, I answered your email - maybe you're not getting it in your inbox?
Hey Everybody else - it's FRIDAY!!!!
mona
Friday, May 06, 2005 at 06:19:53 (PDT)
welcome to our girl-to-girl site!
Kate (kate1982@yahoo.com)
Thursday, May 05, 2005 at 16:53:28 (PDT)
Nice day! :-))
Lifer (lluck@yahoo.com)
Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 18:28:06 (PDT)
thank you!
nikol (baxxa@mail33.com)
Monday, May 02, 2005 at 20:35:11 (PDT)
Did you know that three of my parents children were born in May. It is too late for Helen but I hope that May brings many happy days for Peter and Naki.
paul
Monday, May 02, 2005 at 12:25:19 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jeff!!! I am sure that you enjoyed having everyone down to join in the celebration. Congratulations on putting an offer in on a dwelling. I'm glad your life is unfolding as you would have it. Hope to see you somewhere this summer....§
Steve
Monday, May 02, 2005 at 12:15:06 (PDT)
And congratulations to Jeff! What a week of parties I am sure you have had there! Have a wonderful 24th birthday as you are edging up on that magical quarter of a century mark...and getting better all the time. Happy Birthday. Love from your
auntie Paula
Monday, May 02, 2005 at 03:31:48 (PDT)
Congratulations to Melinda for a truly amazing job with her art show opening. Stop by and see yourself among the images.
Paula
Monday, May 02, 2005 at 03:26:33 (PDT)
that's great!
lamber (webmaster@lart100.com)
Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 21:24:42 (PDT)
right you are :)
laktis (futur@aol.com)
Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 19:44:39 (PDT)
I hope you're having a great time today, Melinda!!!
mona
Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 15:36:39 (PDT)
What amazing kids and grandkids we have!
Proud Matriarch
Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 13:16:01 (PDT)
Welcome one and all to Melinda's first ever art Show opening! Smith College Art Museum, tomorrow at 4:00.
Proud Paula
Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 12:18:54 (PDT)
Happy belated birthday wishes, Melissa. Hope this year is a great one for you. And notice, Jerome even used invisible ink! One of my favorite tricks...
Mom, David's book arrived (and he's happily ensconced in it now), and your books went out last week.
Happy Spring Cleaning!!
mona
Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 11:55:47 (PDT)
Thank you everyone for all of the birthday messages. (Especially Vanessa for being the first and Jerome for using Color! I really hope I will be able to see both of you this summer at the cabin.)I had a great birthday and am having lots of fun in Pittsburgh.
Melissa
Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 11:33:12 (PDT)
Congratulations!!!
Mara (maramara@yahoo.com)
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 21:55:14 (PDT)
Just wanna to say, that I like your site
travol (parallexus@yandex.ru)
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 18:41:46 (PDT)
Happy birhtday melissa
Jerome
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 16:22:07 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melissa... and how nice to get to celebrate it with at least most of your siblings. Reminds me of my last birthday, with all of my siblings. In fact, you were there, Melissa and siblings of Melissa. I hope you are enjoying your home away from home. And hope to see all of you this summer....§
Steve
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11:20:37 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Melissa. What a nice place to spend your birthday, and what better company could you have asked for? Hope they are all treating you well, and helping you celebrate in style. Have a wonderful day. Love from me, Auntie
Paulala
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 10:05:07 (PDT)
Liss and Joe and I are here in Pittsburgh on our annual spring trip to visit Jeff. Liss will be back here in the summer to take some precollege classes. We are going to help Jeff look for a house to buy while we're here. Liss is happy because Jeff gave her an antique sword for her birthday. En guard, world!
Scott
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 06:55:43 (PDT)
happy birthday melissa!
Vanessa
Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 00:34:24 (PDT)
Thank you for your site )
tarrsen (tarr@gnome.com)
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 20:28:44 (PDT)
Good work Jerome!!
mona
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 09:21:48 (PDT)
very, very beautiful!
maxoma (maxic@mail15.com)
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 22:13:35 (PDT)
good to hear...
Jerome
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 16:18:14 (PDT)
I arrived home as scheduled. No mishaps or inconveniences. It's good not to be sleepy even though it's now midnight! Let's see how I feel tomorrow when it's time to get up.
Thanks to all of you who hauled me around and made me welcome and comfortable. The time goes too fast...
Ramona
Monday, April 25, 2005 at 21:20:24 (PDT)
Hi! I like your site :)
Malwin (lemoor@attika.org)
Monday, April 25, 2005 at 17:44:24 (PDT)
Cool that you posted from the phone store, Ana!
I dropped Mom off at the airport, all checked in, about an hour and a half ago. All's well as far as I know, and I hope she will check in with us shortly after she makes it home. (we commiserated about her required layover in Houston -- I'm kinda mad at Texas these days)
It was so great to have her with us, and I'm so grateful she's willing to make the trip as often as she is. Of course it's never really enough time, but the time we do get, it sure is great! May it ever be thus! Thanks for the fudge, Mom!!
mona
Monday, April 25, 2005 at 11:56:35 (PDT)
Oh, yes!
yuurasik (nikoda@yahoo.com)
Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 21:15:01 (PDT)
im in a ver
wireless store while my mom gets her fone fixed. im using a cell phone its got a little keybored
ana
Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 17:51:57 (PDT)
im in a ver
wireless store while my mom gets her fone fixed. im using a cell phone its got a little keybored
ana
Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 17:51:55 (PDT)
thank you for your site
jorick (joarra@mail3000.com)
Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 17:02:17 (PDT)
Here I am in Kingston, Washington after a week in Gig Harbor with Pat and Ken during which we talked (a lot) knitted, went to tag sales, played Racko and SkipBo, went to a yoga class and a folk-dance evening. Tonight at Mona and David's we had a great dinner of salmon and all the trimmings this evening. David knows how to cook 'em! It's great being here with the Pingrees and to catch up on the teen-aged grandchildren and to see the giant FRAGRANT rhododendron blossoms in the back yard. Mona is quite a landscape artist. The weather has been good most of the time. I'll be heading home day after tomorrow.
Ramona
Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 22:19:00 (PDT)
glad mom is having good travels and the stylos-allans are burning last year away (i guess the pond receded from the back yard) Wish i was going to be at that baseball game where maybe some of the curse busting magic will rub off on the cubs. Me i'm going wood shopping for a flooring project (no not in our house, not this year). Rainy and cool and lots of tulips in our yard.
athena
Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 06:29:36 (PDT)
Did you hear that I won the marathon? Okay, perhaps it was only in my mind. Actually, I had a blazing bonfire in the yard to burn a year's worth of fallen brush, with Jess and the brawn of the operation. Great fun. And fantastic spring weather. Hope you all celebrated Patriot's Day in an equally patriotic (or at least fun) manner.
Paula
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 03:28:54 (PDT)
We had a very nice visit with Mom over the weekend. She is onto the next step of her journey, down at Ken & Patsy's for the week, then up to Mona's for the weekend. The visit was much too short, as usual. I suppose it's time to be thinking about summer plans. Does anyone have any ideas? Other than being in Chicago for the Cubs/Red Sox games on June 11, my summer is still open...§
Steve
Monday, April 18, 2005 at 15:51:13 (PDT)
belated happy birthday to cameron, sorry i keep missing the wednesday night parties, dad, it was great to have you, mom: happy travelling!
athena
Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 14:16:23 (PDT)
I am here in the Great Northwest, amidst the green and rain. I can report that Steve, Mark, Jerome and and Ana are fine, and that the work on the new space is moving along apace. Three new skylights! It's going to be beautiful.
Ra,mona
Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 07:59:14 (PDT)
We are the lucky ones. Thank YOU, Dad.
Paula
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 18:54:02 (PDT)
thank you Scott, Paula, Athena, and Mark for making my short visit the best I have ever had, Thank you thank you, thank you.
panos
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 14:25:51 (PDT)
To all concerned: Panagiotis arrived at the Asheville Greyhound station this morning (only 45 minutes late). He is now working to clear the sink drain which clogged up in his absence. No rest for the weary. He reports a very good visit Up North.
Ramona
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 10:15:49 (PDT)
Dad should be getting on the bus right about now, and getting home about 23 hours from now. Nice to see you again Dad....have a good trip home.
Jeffrey must be home by now. Thanks for hosting him Steve and Co.
Paula, how was Melinda and Melinda (and Melinda)?
Scott
Monday, April 11, 2005 at 06:06:43 (PDT)
yeah, like at the Mariners game today...
mona
Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 20:51:32 (PDT)
That Jeffrey, keeps popping up when you least expect him.
Paula
Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 12:11:36 (PDT)
And a very nice spring day here, as well. And a day that has been pleasantly interrupted by a surprise visit by Jeff (aka Papa II). We are happy to report that he seems to be doing well and as always, we are most glad to have him. §
Steve
Friday, April 08, 2005 at 22:22:23 (PDT)
SPRING! HURRAY!
Paulala
Friday, April 08, 2005 at 16:18:21 (PDT)
anyone fancy a chat in the herefordshire / powys area
07870732005
lisa
Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 07:52:02 (PDT)
I think this is Cameron's birthday, and if it is, I send him many birthday wishes. It's hard to wait for a birthday. (When you're young, that is.)
Ramona
Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 10:54:42 (PDT)
Recent news from me: I was treated to a baseball game (plus parking! and hot tub and place to sleep) by Steve last night. Sadly the Mariners lost, but I did get to see Jerome's nifty Science Fair project (betcha get an A on it, Jerome). Over Easter weekend we had Mark and Jerome visit us and got to share in Easter baskets, egg hunting and egg coloring. And great company.
And now back to work!
mona
Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 10:11:13 (PDT)
Vanessa! Where are you? How are you?
Paulala
Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 14:35:45 (PDT)
I forgot to say that we made it safely home. Were you worried? Dad is here in Acton with us, and we are awaiting Scott's arrival for dinner. And did I say that the sun is out and the snow is melting? Hurray!
Paula
Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 14:06:34 (PDT)
And more, albeit belated, birthday wishes coming from another favorite auntie...((((Pam)))) hope you have a great year! Love,
mona
Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 10:40:16 (PDT)
Happy Birthday from us here in the Jacuzzi in a motel room in flooded Pennsylvania. Hope you had a great birthday, and just tell Cameron "because I am the mother, that's why!" Love from two of your favorite aunties......
Paula (and Athena)
Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 18:42:04 (PST)
I would love to make it to Seattle somehow... Thanks for the b-day greetings! I'm spending the day listening to Cameron complain that he can't wait anymore for his birthday and why can't his be first...(his is Wed.) Hope everyone is well!
Pam
Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 12:05:11 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Pam. Welcome to being 29. If you are like many people, you will be 29 for many years. Hope we can see you this summer. Still thinking about making a Seattle trip with Cameron? Have a great day and a great year. §
Steve
Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 10:42:28 (PST)
And while I'm at it, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAM! If you don't read this page, I hope that someone who does passes along my good wishes.
Ramona
Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 07:08:50 (PST)
Don't any of you wise guys correct that last message...that part about "their grandfather", I mean. Isn't it frustrating, when you can't correct your mistakes... The 3 of them are on their way now at 8:30 and I'm making lists of things to get done. We have had sun, then a shower and then sun again and I haven't even had breakfast yet.
Ramona
Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 05:32:55 (PST)
Hello Jerome: Glad to see your message. I can almost hear you, loud and clear. I'll be seeing you in person in 2 weeks, at the end of your school break.
Here in Brevard, I will soon be waving goodbye to Paula and Athena, who are heading back to Massachusetts and taking their grandfather with them. Last night we had a good (and long) game of Dominoes, winding up a great week together, here and at the cabin.
Ramona
Saturday, April 02, 2005 at 03:23:33 (PST)
Hi Jeromeo! We miss you here in Massachusetts! (where spring has finally arrived!) Can't wait to see you and your sister this summer. I don't know HTML, so imagine this message in big colorful letters!
Scottrick
Friday, April 01, 2005 at 10:51:27 (PST)
jerome
Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 20:46:02 (PST)
[SIZE=14][COLOR=red]Hello everybody[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Jerome
Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 20:42:32 (PST)
Here we are at the cabin. An amazingly warm and sunny day here. We had a great spaghetti supper, a rousing game of Skip Bo, and now a roaring fire. We connected the water without incident, and the cabin even smells great. Now THIS is living.
Paula
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 19:04:26 (PST)
And aloha again. This time from chilly and rainy Seattle. It looks like winter finally got here, just in time for spring! It was a very nice trip, and nice to get some time with Rex. Now back to the grind. At least we are within a week of the beginning of baseball. §
Steve
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 18:00:39 (PST)
Aloha! I finished my work about four days early so I am coming home a day and a half early. Hey, it was the only flight I could get. We had a patriotic day today, going to the Mighty Mo, the WWII submarine Bowfin, then to the USS Arizona Memorial. And home in time to see Kentucky lose their NCAA game in double overtime (we only saw the last 10 seconds) and now to get ready to have Easter dinner at the Honolulu Elks Club.
I have a business lunch and a business dinner tomorrow, then I'll be catching a red eye to Seattle.
Have a great stay and visit in NC Paula and Athena. It's bound to be spring when you get back to Mass.
That's about it from here....
Steve
Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 17:20:00 (PST)
And now we are here. Good drive, great weather, and a wonderfully warm welcome. Wish you could all be here to share it with us.
Paula and Athena
Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 15:48:44 (PST)
Paula and Athena:
Good work, good driving. Get a goodnight's rest and I'll see you within 24 hours, I hope.
Ramona
Friday, March 25, 2005 at 17:03:25 (PST)
We made it to Troutville! Thanks, Mark, for convincing me to get the wireless card. So easy to connect on the road. Athena is already in the jacuzzi. 70 degrees, eh Mom? Keep that Spirng weather coming till we get there! Great trip so far...will report more later...
Paula and Athena
Friday, March 25, 2005 at 16:39:35 (PST)
Oh good, Friday.
mona
Friday, March 25, 2005 at 07:23:38 (PST)
Bon voyage P & A!
Stuck here in Mass
Friday, March 25, 2005 at 05:19:54 (PST)
How about a word or two from Steve, who we know is out there in Hawaii, ostensibly working? And from Mona who has a new job? We're looking forward to having Paula and Athena here for Easter and several days after. Maybe we'll even get the cabin opened for the season. (When we tried that in early April last year, we got caught in a snow storm on the way back to Brevard!) Today the temperature hit 70, and no clouds in sight. We hope to have more of that while the girls are here.
Ramona
Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 16:11:10 (PST)
Finally getting a little spring-like here, but still with some patches of snow on the ground.
I had a 28 point hand in cribbage last night.... three fives and a jack in my hand and a five cut, but alas, the wrong jack.
Lucky Paula and Thene....should be a fun trip.
We should have an extended family get-together this summer.
Scott
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 12:29:14 (PST)
Spring sprung quietly here in Seattle as well. It's been a bit colder than it was in February and early March, but still in the 50's. I'm spoiled. So I am heading to Hawaii for a week or so and hoping that the REAL spring will follow me back. Don't get too excited everyone, this is a work trip. Really. Soon it will be time to think about what we are all doing for the summer. §
Steve
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 07:42:10 (PST)
Happy Spring! The birds are singing and warm weather will surely follow close behind...atleast for Athena and I who will head South this Friday morning for a week of frivolity with Mom and Dad. How are the rest of you ushering in this most welcome of seasons?
Paula
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 03:29:03 (PST)
Here's an Irish toast in honor of St. Patrick's Day:
May you have the hindsight to know where you've been,
The foresight to know where you're going
And the insight to know when you've gone too far.
Ramona
Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 17:35:27 (PST)
I hope it was great and that it lasts long in your memory. Vanessa you are the greatest. ps
gp
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 18:45:47 (PST)
You are most welcome, Vanessa. So, what did you do, and what did you get?
Paulala
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 12:12:35 (PST)
thanks for all these wonderfull birthday wishes and presents!
vanessa
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 11:17:42 (PST)
No, it was 60 and sunny in NY. Now I am back in Seattle, and it is colder and dark. But it is night and time for bed!
Mark
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 22:13:45 (PST)
Welcome half-way back. At least there is no blizzard in New York today (or is there?)
Ramona
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 12:39:35 (PST)
Birthday is over, and I am half way back to Seattle. now a few hours to kill in NY ...
Mark
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 11:02:03 (PST)
And one more big happy birthday hug for ((((Vanessa)))) from the Pingree branch of the family tree! may you have a grand year!!
mona
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 18:32:01 (PST)
Joyeux Anniversaire, ma charmant niece!
Tout a l'heure!
Scott
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 10:26:44 (PST)
Joyeux Birthday Vanessasa ! HOPE YOU LIKED YPU'RE PRESENTS
Jerome
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 07:59:15 (PST)
What !! It is now your birthday? well I want to wish a very splendiferous day to a very, very very special person. and I hope all your years are filled with love and joy. panagoitis
gp
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 07:50:23 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Vanessa..... That was me who left you a message last night, but since I forgot to sign it, here is another one. We hope you are having the best twelfth birthday you have ever had! And that you always remember that there are lots of people in this world who love you very much. I hope your papa is singing Happy Birthday for the rest of us. §
Steve
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 06:44:44 (PST)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Vanessessa! How are you celebrating this very special and wonderful day? Twelve years old....why, that is almost a teenager. Can't wait to see you this summer. Hey wait a minute, you did not get taller than me, did you?
Love from your auntie...
Paulala
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 03:32:19 (PST)
Vanessa, Congratulations on being TWELVE YEARS OLD!Tell your papa to send us a new picture of you. Write and tell us how you spent your birthday. I send you much love.
Grandmother
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 03:09:57 (PST)
And a Happy Birthday to you, Vanessa....It's already your birthday in France, but not here. We are waiting patiently. I hope you had a very nice party and all of your birthday wishes come true! I expect that this week you will get a birthday present from Canoe Island in the form of a scholarship. You deserve it. See you soon....
~
Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 18:03:13 (PST)
boo everyone
vanessa
Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 03:52:25 (PST)
Happy birthday Vanessa ! What it is not your birthday. Well have a happy day until it comes. gp
paul
Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 08:11:18 (PST)
After quite a few hours sitting in those hard, small airplane seats, I was met by Sophie and Vanessa in Nice. More later!
Mark
Friday, March 11, 2005 at 01:55:08 (PST)
Mark is on his way to France for Vanessa's birthday. With any luck he should be there early tomorrow morning Riviera time. Hopefully he will bring some of Seattle's sunny 70 degree weather with him, sounds like they need it over there. We hope you have a very nice time together. This looks like the first spring that Ana and I won't be going to Europe since she was in kindegarten. We'll have to make up for it this summer. §
Steve
Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 11:02:38 (PST)
Yes, a lovely party for the Goddess of Wisdom and Home Restoration.
Hello to Sophie and Vanessa - keep those messages coming.
Still waiting for spring here in the great northeast......
Scott
Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 05:53:32 (PST)
And a lovely party it was.
Paula
Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 14:27:59 (PST)
Joyeux Anniversaire Athena. We had a snow storm. Vanessa was off school for a day and had a great time doing lots of snow battles! so rare here. And now we're all awaiting Spring time, almost there for all of us.
Hope everyone is well. I am proud of you Jerome.
Love
Sophie
sophie
Saturday, March 05, 2005 at 05:18:25 (PST)
And before it's too late .. Happy Birthday, Athena!
Mark
Friday, March 04, 2005 at 20:58:52 (PST)
happy birthday to the godess of love and war.
papoulie
Friday, March 04, 2005 at 16:07:34 (PST)
Birthday greetings from me. Wish I could be there for your party and all the good food I'm sure you'll have. We'll celebrate again when you come here later this month. So, MARCH FORTH! lOVE,
Mama
Friday, March 04, 2005 at 11:25:40 (PST)
Yes indeed, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I consider myself very lucky to be able to deliver your birthday spankings in person...watch out, here I come! Love from your twin, born 10 years earlier.
Paulala
Friday, March 04, 2005 at 03:42:24 (PST)
As long as we are jumping the gun, let me chime in....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ATHENAKIMOU!!! Wait, I'm not jumping the gun, I'm just on the wrong coast. It's your birthday where you are and where you were born, so that is good enough to me. Athena, this is a much nicer family because you are a part of it. §
Steve
Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 22:11:38 (PST)
(((((Athena)))))) ! ~ ! My sweet!!! Couldn't keep from jumping the gun. I love you so...
mona
Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 20:31:50 (PST)
well here i am cleaning the house for the big party (what baby indeed, mom!) Ondine is coming this year which is a big treat of course. Of course she's staying with valija due to cat allergies. Another motivation to clean the house. Everything is coming along slow as molasses in february ... at least until a few days ago. But still, it's coming. And our big yard is a beautiful field of snow. And it's almost my birthday so can spring be far behind? Great to hear everyone's news. Mom i think your phone called me by mistake. Maybe it wanted to wish me happy birthday. This year i am making an altar and everyone's picture is going to be on it so i can see you as i write to you. If anyone has a favorite picture of themselves they want to send please do. I should have email soon. Happy day-after-doctor seuss day!
athena
Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 18:27:12 (PST)
No snow here, although the rain is back after three weeks of bright sunny weather. I think the rain has been vacationing in southern California.
For those who were wondering, there can be no doubt that Jerome is the child of Mark. How do I know this, you ask? My first clue was when he started staying up until 3:00 a.m (on his school vacation) to work on his website. Also, he is very bright and quite a picky eater. And a mechanical curiosity that never stops. It is, of course, a pleasure to have them both around.
Mark will shortly be heading back to France for Vanessa's birthday. And I will be headed to Hawaii for a week on March 23rd. That is about all of the news from Bellevue....§
Steve
Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 09:17:43 (PST)
Congratulations to the Brodys/Pingrees! Marguerite shares a birthday with Steve Zimbel. So close to a leap day baby, yet so far.
Still snowing here in Holyoke, as I look out my window at 11AM here at work. About 6 inches on the ground so far. If the groundhog had cooperated, spring could have been here tomorrow. But noooo.
Scott
Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 07:48:44 (PST)
And it's the actual birth day of our nephew Liam's first child! Marguerite Eileen Brody. Congrats to gramma Pat and Megan and Liam!!
mona
Monday, February 28, 2005 at 18:02:00 (PST)
We had several inches of snow on the ground this morning. The first I've seen here this winter. (I think I missed some by being in Florida in January.) School was called off but the drizzle soon brought things back to normal. Now they're talking about the possibility of more snow tonight. So we can commiserate with you hearty New Englanders who expect March to come in like a lion. Drive carefully, everyone.
Ramona
Monday, February 28, 2005 at 17:41:57 (PST)
What birth day? What baby? Oh, THAT one!I thought there for a minute. . .
Ramona
Monday, February 28, 2005 at 17:37:42 (PST)
Greetings, all you readers who choose not to write, not to let the rest of us know how you are, and what you are up to. Me, I am not shy. I sit here awaiting another snow storm! Hurray! (Just when will Mark be up and about and sharing the shoveling duty? Spring you say?) And of course I am also awaiting the birthday of the baby of the family. And how are you?
Paula
Monday, February 28, 2005 at 16:39:08 (PST)
Paula, I'm glad you have 4 new tires, especially since you'll be heading this way in another month. We'll try to have spring firmly in place by thn.
Ramona
Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 03:34:23 (PST)
Well I had an exciting day. I woke up to a flat tire, so I treated myself to 4 brand new super traction tires! Okay, maybe more exciting for me than the rest of you...but hey, it is news!
Paula
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 13:41:12 (PST)
Somebody put up a message quick before Mom gets mad at us.
Not me
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 12:23:51 (PST)
Thank you well wishers! We chose to celebrate by staying home and doing chores! But at least we weren't commuting, which seems to dominate most of our lives these days. Yup, it's 23 years and I think a big party is due for 2007 - shall we say, in the Carribean? Hawaii? New Zealand???
Athena, I'll be working at Heronswood this Saturday - first Open of the season...spring really is just around the corner, even though the thermometer may not seem to agree.
Skiing/snowboarding has finally resumed here - just as Paul is going up to Canada (first trip out of the country) with friends for a holiday to Sun Peaks.
And Spring Training has begun (I know you already know this) - let the games begin!
mona
Friday, February 18, 2005 at 07:05:24 (PST)
belated happy mona-and-david day! Keep doing what you do best! Me i am enjoying another spring like day in our wonderful if-not-yet fully renovated house. Mona we hope to be coming your way soon to buy plants for our garden (i'm sure we can find some shade here somewhere.) Mom see you next month!
athena
Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 13:13:28 (PST)
Hi everybody. Not much going on here. Just sitting here at work with a free minute, thought I'd put up a message since it's been a while.
Had a little taste of spring yesterday, warm and sunny....always feels good this time of year....makes it worth the wait, putting up with the long winter.
Happy Anniversary M&D - must be 2 years away from silver.
I have finally gotten around to doing some updating of the family tree...hopefully will be posted online sometime in the near future....thanks Peter for the immigration info on Ahileas....that was a big help. I'm hoping to find the same for his wife (Grandma). Also need info on any babies born in the last 5 years or so (I have Andrea's two and Thea's latest - any others? any Helmar family additions?) We should have a big extended family get together sometime.
Miranda's picture never shows up for me :(
I guess that's because my bookmark opens up directly to the messageboard.
Scott
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 11:59:22 (PST)
I like it when Miranda's plcture shows up. And where is jerome?
panos
paul
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 07:55:27 (PST)
I am sending a cyber valentine to all of you whom I love. Can you guess who you are? Have a wonderful day of love, and more importantly, remember: Spring is coming!
Paula
Monday, February 14, 2005 at 03:37:02 (PST)
Yes, a very Happy Anniversary to the Kingston Duo. As for us, we had a lovely spaghetti dinner with Patsy and Ken. I hope all is well with all and everyone is enjoying the ever-lengthening daylight hours....§
Steve
Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 23:08:35 (PST)
Happy Anniversary to the love birds up in the great North West! Lobster and Champagne? Steak and Merlot? Cake and Ice Cream? Just how will you celebrate?
Paula
Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 06:53:36 (PST)
I agree. I was even there for most of it, and the story is even better! Hope you are enjoying being home, Dad. We miss you....haven't eaten since you left.
Paula
Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 17:53:05 (PST)
Yes, Dad, thanks for the update. We're all glad that you chose to repair the car and that it worked out so well. And I think you got out of Mass. in the nick of time, I think they got more snow last night. I'm sure not missing the white stuff. §
Steve
Friday, February 11, 2005 at 13:55:57 (PST)
Bravo!! Great story telling, Dad!
mona
Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 19:30:27 (PST)
This is a tale with a great beginning, a frustrating middle and a hollywood ending. It starts out with Ramona going to Florida, and since spring training had not yet started I did not join her. But she was going to be gone for ten days so I decided Mass. for me. I droped her off at the airport and off I went with the books to be mailed and then off to Mass. I arrived at Peter's late that night had a good nights sleep and was prepared for a post celebration of the Hanson's 50th wedding anniversary. I was to see Mary and give her a birthday present. That was all called off and Lee took Peter and I to a very good restaurant for a very good steak dinner. I determined to send mary the birthday wishes by mail. Later Naki called and suggested mary was not far from Bill and that I might consider driving down there. I took of to Acton and was greeted with enthusiasm having decided that this trip needed a good greek meal. Paula and Mark and I went to the Olympia in Lowell and Mark was very impressed with the food.
The next day I called Bill to see if he wanted to accompany me to see Mary. He agreed, but then came the weather forcast predicting 8 to 10 inches of snow. Paula suggested I take my bags as I might need to stay overnight. I sain no I would come back to see the football game. Then they revised the forcast to up to 3 feet of snow. I had thought of not picking up Bill and just making a quick solo trip.
Well I did stop for Bill and we had no problem finding Halema's place. Halema was not there but we found Mary, wished her a happy birthday and sat and talked for a while. In a little while Helema and a friend from Berea and Alex arrived. After talking a little while, Helema suggested we go to lunch. I did not say I do not eat lunch and for some reason I did not say it is getting late and we should be heading back. Well we went to Mama Leome's and had lunch. Before too long it started to snow. So we finished lunch and we started back to Bill's. It was snowing pretty good but seemed to let up in Fairhaven. As I dropped Bill off, Ginny said Paula called to say I should not continue on to Acton. Ginny was pretty adament that I should stay till the weather quieted down. Thinking that I could easily beat the heavy snow I decided to continue in spite of all the warnings. I did not get far before I turned on to the ramp of route 140. As I was on the curve to access the 140, the car started to slide to the left. I really have bo idea of the exact nature of the following events since they all happened so quickly. But I noticed I was skidding toward the oncoming roadway and there were cars coming. I may have tried to steer away from the traffic and the car spun around to the right a hit a snow bank and smashed the front end. Not to mention all the details but I had considerable trouble with AAA for three days before getting a commercial tow company to tow me to Acton. Ernies Auto Body took the car in and gave me an estimate saying he would locate all used parts to repair the car. So I stayed with Paula and Mark for two weeks,watched several Celtics games, and the super bowl. The Hollywood ending started when I went down to pick up the car. Ernie had done a superb job fixing the car and I dont remember ever seeing the car looking so good. He had located what he call a three quarter nose including a radiator and all the lights. There was only one flaw,but it is not serious and I will not try to describe it. So I bid farewell to those that helped me so much and had a marvelous trip home. The Camry is still the best car I have ever driven. Ctritica
paul
Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 14:07:09 (PST)
Hey Dad, the snow followed you to North Carolina?
Paula
Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 13:55:48 (PST)
Welcome home Dad! Thanks for the updates Paula - and brace yourself. I hear you're in for some more snow.
Wish it would snow here: total bust of a winter in the mountains, I'm afraid. Paul will be heading up to Canada in 2 weeks with some friends in search of the white stuff. His first trip out of the country!
mona
Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 14:28:13 (PST)
I did get home in good fashion. Tomorrow I will post ab account of the whole ordeal. In the mean time I do not like worying you all but I do thank you for your concern.
cretica
paul
Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 14:22:15 (PST)
Another detail: Dad is fast approaching the Tennessee border! He will beat the snow!
Paula
Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 10:20:00 (PST)
Details: Dad stopped for a spaghetti dinner along the way, crossed the Tapanzee Bridge about 9:30 last night, slept outside of Harrisburg for about 6 hours, and is just now getting back on the road. He reports that the car and weather are both fine. Hopefully the next report will be from him saying he is safely home.
Paula
Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 03:31:52 (PST)
I want detailed reports along the way. Including how the Camry is running. And why a late start as opposed to tomorrow morning: Are the showbanks friendlier this that time of day?
At least we have been reminded why Ahileas named you Cretica!
Anyways, good luck, Dad. Maybe you should stop in Philly and jeer some of those Freddy Mitchell Fans!
Mark
Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 14:38:42 (PST)
Well, he is off again, with a promise to stay the night somewhere in NJ.
Paula
Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 14:22:49 (PST)
I will not get a start until 5:00 this afternoon. I will turn my nose south and be on my way/
paul
Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 08:06:06 (PST)
You go, Camry! You go, Patriots! You go, Athenakimou! I was in San Diego for most of last week but managed to make it back in time for the halftime show and the second half of the Superbowl. What a year for Boston sports. Hey, my Dad is a Boston Sport. Drive careful, Sport. And if the snows come back, wait a day or two. §
Steve
Monday, February 07, 2005 at 14:57:36 (PST)
the camry is all together and in the paint shop. I should be going home by wednesday.
paul
Monday, February 07, 2005 at 10:28:37 (PST)
Hey Mark! Haven't heard from you in a while. What have you been up to?
Paula
Monday, February 07, 2005 at 03:47:07 (PST)
Hurray for us!
Paula
Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 19:26:07 (PST)
i hope you feel all the way better soon, mom. Who has exciting weekend plans? I am going to work at becky's house a.k.a. the currtent job site where they are putting in the last three new windows today (thank heavens it's not as cold as it has been) and later tonight amy and i are going to get makeovers (i think involving makeup) at a friends house. We'll see if we can get some pictures. Happy S.B.Sunday to everyone planning to watch (or just party) scott, if you go to paula's will you bring me my hat and gloves? I know it's a mundane request, but it's a message and this is a message board. Where do we click to find the massage board?
athena
Saturday, February 05, 2005 at 05:42:48 (PST)
Hurray for you, Mom! Keep on getting better. I am sending warm and healthy wishes your way.
Paula
Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 18:42:06 (PST)
To anyone concerned: I seem to have turned a corner and plan to be back to normal quite soon. If you call, you'll probably even recognize my voice.
Ramona
Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 17:06:11 (PST)
Athena, it is so nice to pull up this page and find a message from you. Keep it up!
Paula
Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 16:59:53 (PST)
help, mr webmaster! i didn't mean to post three times (though it is poetically just, after the steve martin movie) (or is that ironically appropriate) and also, how do i send pictures for posting?
athena
Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 07:23:38 (PST)
p.s. i sure wish i could send you some of your own delicious carrot soup, mom, that i am finishing up from the freezer. Thanks for helping me get my five, oops i mean nine, a day!
athena
Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 07:20:31 (PST)
happy belated groundhog day! mom i sure hope you are feeling better and that there is something good to watch on tv for you to watch between sneezes. Me i am taking an actual day off from all my jobs today and now i am going on a little shopping adventure and maybe if i feel like it later i will clean the house. Spring is coming!
athena
Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 07:18:34 (PST)
So sorry, Mom. Today I see they are expecting snow and sleet in Brevard. Stay inside, stay warm, and GET BETTER!
Paula
Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 03:40:47 (PST)
Athena, make that SNEEZING on the couch. And anywhere else I happen to be. I hate being sick!
Ramona
Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 17:19:12 (PST)
yay! i'm the second one to post in two days! That means either i am getting better at checking the website or everyone else is getting worse -- or lurking. Here, lurker, lurker, lurker! Well my very reliable source (me) tells me mom is snoozing on the couch, or at least she was last night. Hope you feel better mom! No other news i can think of ...
athena
Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 16:26:01 (PST)
my (mostly) reliable sources tell me mom is back from flah-rida. is it true? Mom: i have been playing boggle at work and i have to say everyone is amazed at the number of obscure three-letter words i know. Thanks, mom. Dad just made us lamb shish kebab. thanks, dad. Liss and scott and i drove out to see the co-captives, dad and mark. all is well on the eastern front.
athena
Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 15:13:55 (PST)
Go ahead, Mona, tell her that it is vicinity. I dare you. §
Steve
Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 00:37:34 (PST)
LOL!!
mona
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 17:15:09 (PST)
Hey. guess who just showed up for supper? Joe and his friend Trav. I suppose it is the smell of Dad's spaghetti sauce...it calls to all Styloses within the vacinity.
Paula
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 15:52:34 (PST)
ostensibly
...sorry, hard to turn off the tester in me.
And I was going to call to see if Mark knew about Fanfest, but, Duh! Of course he did. Are we going to Opening Day together?
I got a "stay of execution" from my boss and my contract has been extended for a month. Mixed feelings there, but it's really nice to be wanted.
And I came to learn that one of the guys I work with is the son of Dith Pran, the Cambodian journalist who is the subject of the movie "The Killing Fields"...he's quite a remarkable young man and I have renewed hope that the voices of reason and love and compassion and strength and steadfastness will be heard again.
mona
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 12:31:50 (PST)
I'm happy to report that Jerome is doing fine. He had a sleep over last night. He slept at my next door neighbors whom I have lived next to for almost four years but had never met. They have a boy in Jerome's class. He seems to be enjoying school and making plenty of friends. Sophie, I'll have him call you when he gets home if it is not too late. Otherwise, he'll call tomorrow. Paula, how come you are getting phones for everyone but Mark, Mona and Me?
Later on today we will go to Safeco field where Mark can pick up some autographs (obstensively for Jerome) at the baseball team's fan festival.
The work on the house is coming along nicely, although it has gotten a bit more involved than originally thought. So.....all in all......life is good. I hope it is good for the rest of you. §
Steve
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 12:09:23 (PST)
How is my Jerome?
sophie
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 08:41:57 (PST)
By the way, how is my Vanessa?
Paulala
Friday, January 28, 2005 at 14:24:20 (PST)
Hurray! Now on Verizon we have Mom, Dad, Me, Scott, Athena, Mark A, and Jessamyn. So... Mark? Mona? Steve?
Paula
Friday, January 28, 2005 at 14:23:15 (PST)
well i finally took paula's advice and got a new phone that actually gets reception in my own house! how 'bout that? same phone number -- but now it actually rings and i actually hear it and i don't have to go out into the back forty to talk (but i can if i want!) now, where IS dad?
athena
Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 09:11:24 (PST)
Me, I refuse to even leave the house today as the snow piles up..........
Paula
Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 08:01:07 (PST)
...spring can't be far behind!
((((Jessamyn))))) ((((Paula))))) ! sorry you had such a SCARE!!! Yikes!
mona
Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 07:50:23 (PST)
NOW will everybody agree that it makes sense to move the whole family to North Carolina or some other place with a reasonable climate? I'm glad that all of you are safe, for the time being, and I hope that's the end of the slip-sliding and crash-banging. I won't even mention what the weather is here (Florida), but I do wish you were all here to enjoy it. O wind, if winter comes. . .
Ramona
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 17:51:18 (PST)
Okay, since you asked...I did go to work today, as did Jess. Her work started at 8:00 in Vermont, mine 7:30 in Fitchburg, so she left an hour before me. She had remained an extra day because of the storm (good thinking, avoid the dangerous roads). This morning we got up early, she packed up her instruments and cat, and headed North. As I was driving to work, and she to Vermont, she called to tell me to look at the beautiful full moon and the red sunrise. Ah, nature. Then I heard "oh my goodness!" (no profanity there, really!) and MAMA! (okay, she loves me) then the phone went dead. Now I start to worry. Minutes (that felt like hours) passed before I reached her. She had hit a patch of ice and side-swiped a truck (sound familiar?).... driven by a cop. The happy ending I suppose is that she is fine and I have recovered from my heart attack. Will this winter never end?
Paula
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 17:11:02 (PST)
One with a happy ending, I hope! Can I assume govt. offices in Massachusetts are still closed today Paula? From what I see on the news it looks like it would be near impossible to get around. Stay warm!!
mona
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 16:38:58 (PST)
Dad is now safe and sound, here in Acton. Jess, on the other hand, well that is another story!
Paula
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 16:15:14 (PST)
Sounds beautiful, Sophie. I hope you are enjoying it!
Paula
Monday, January 24, 2005 at 07:44:11 (PST)
A DAY OF SNOW ON THE RIVERA TOO AND MIMOSAS BLOOMING!
ALMOST SPRING or STILL WINTER?
LOVE TO ALL OF YOU
Sophie
Monday, January 24, 2005 at 05:46:11 (PST)
Paula, I suspect Mark had this planned wayyyy in advance. :) Happy Emergency Day, ye Baystaters! (and happy Pats game that's looking pretty good so far...)
mona
Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 17:23:58 (PST)
Just got the call...A SNOW DAY! YIPEE!
Paula
Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 16:05:28 (PST)
And I am back in Washington from the other Washington. We didn't get nearly as much snow as expected in D.C. so I made it back without a hitch. Back to 60 degrees and overcast. A very worthwhile trip to the coronation, I'm glad I went. But then again, it is always nice to get home. I hope you are all taking care in the snow, wind and cold. And.......go Patriots. §
Steve
Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 14:08:48 (PST)
Dad is in Fairhaven with Ginny and Bill. I will let him tell that story. Jess and I just finished shoveling 30+ inches of snow from the driveway. (Poor Mark had to watch from the window.) Now to a cup of tea and the fireplace. The Governor called a state of emergency in Massachusetts..now if that will just hold until tomorrow I could have a snow day! Something good could come from all of this. Okay, I will admit, it is awfully pretty.
Paula
Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 14:03:53 (PST)
13 inches on the ground here in Northampton. Now it's sunny and the wind died down....good for digging out.
I'll bet there's a lot more snow there in Acton.
Wish we were worthy of hearing about the knee adventure.
Wish I knew where my Dad is.
Scott
Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 09:50:06 (PST)
Wet and warm and wet and warm.
I remember '78. For some reason I decided to walk from my dormroom at UMass to North Amherst (where Pinocchio's Pizza was) and back...it was cool. heh heh.
Jess - check your email.
((((Saint Paula)))) ~ Hope the knee starts feeling better soon, (((Mark)))
mona
Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 09:27:06 (PST)
My Mama would have written first but she is busy making COFFEE for her poor immobilized husband. She says "No greater love hath a wife." I left Vermont to come home for the weekend. Right now Vermont is partly sunny expecting a total of one foot of snow. Here in Acton they are comparing the Blizzard to '78 and are expecting up to 38 inches. How's the weather out there???
Jessamyn
Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 08:00:53 (PST)
>I'll be staying at a hotel right next to the airport tonight
...sounds familiar - must be deja vu for you!!
The Inaugural Address I wish I'd heard!
Safe travels, Steve.
I've got band practice tonight for the first time in a while! Yay! My last day at this current contract is next Friday - mixed Yay! And then I'll be back on the hunt (again, again, again!), and I'll be studying some new technology I hope will help me advance to the next level.
Boy do I love Spring - it feels like it's just around the corner here. The kids are bummed because the ski areas are closed - just big puddles in the mountains. But my hellebores are happy, and I guess that's what counts.
Hey Steve - maybe you can hire me for some spring garden cleanup work while I'm available!
mona
Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 09:44:59 (PST)
Well, yes, I was in the funeral procession. But you would have recognized my black beret. There were many more people than the press reported, but not as many who came in 1970. I was impressed by the diversity of the crowd, though it was generally the 20 somethings or the 60-70 somethings. It is refreshing to know that there are so many who are not in favor of our attempts to impose the will of the Christian right on the rest of the world.
Now they are predicting lots of snow. I'll be staying at a hotel right next to the airport tonight, so hopefully I'll get out tomorrow. If not, another day of sight-seeing in the Capital. I hope all in the northeast are weathering the storm. See you soon in Seattle....
Steve
Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 06:44:15 (PST)
Well, I'm not sure if it was Steve's, but I sure saw a few backs lining the Funeral Procession. I guess he did not get taken guest, as I was standing by for his one phone call. I say: Go Bush Go - Keep going, and don't come back!
You should have been here, Athena: Having just run over 750 feet (not to be confused with feat) of wiring, I've re-wired quite a bit of Steve'a house. I could have given you some pointers!
Jerome Does seem to be enjoying his new school and situation, he already has friends, and is going to his first birthday party tomorrow.
That's all from here, where it has been a reaching the 60s in the day time. Not quite the Riviera, but it does keep the toes warm. We'll keep a watch out in case Dad shows up here next!
Mark
Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 23:26:39 (PST)
And now Dad is here! (but I WON'T tell you about today's adventure with Mark's knee)
Paula
Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 17:02:33 (PST)
i was just reading back over the last few weeks of the message board (yes it was my first time on the internet in oh-five)(call me a semi-luddite) and i love how mom jumpstarted the news with a threat (actually mom, i WAS meaning to write you a real letter. are you in florida?) and i am so happy to hear the news of jerome enjoying seattle (also one of my favorite cities) and the betsy and paul story was charming. or should i say paul and betsy. my story is that we got jumpstarted on working on our house, i think we realized how unfinished we were when we had houseguests in december ... and so i've been very busy everyday trying to finish up the wiring and amy has been building a closet so she can organise her clothes -- no small feet -- and i've been trying to start some storage systems aka bookshelves in the "library" as well as helping my friend becky loveland who is doing a january remodeling; toes are cold since the weather turned. I bought a new jigsaw yesterday (i'd been using the same antique one since i was a teenager) to help facilitate cutting holes for the outlet boxes in the old plaster walls, nothing like a perfect little new power tool to bring excitement into a zero degree january day. There. How's that for newsy.
athena
Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 07:27:36 (PST)
go steve! no-one i'd rather relive the sixties with! i'll look for your back on tv .
littlest sister
Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 07:06:22 (PST)
Just talked to Steve who's touched down in DC...and I wanted to say "thanks for representing" to him...
mona
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 16:51:37 (PST)
Did not exceed speed limits MOST of the way?! heh heh
mona
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 07:25:28 (PST)
Peter's? Are you confused, Dad? You are supposed to be in North Carolina! Myself, I am on my way to DC to protest the coronation tomorrow. Just like the old days, except for the first class plane tickets and hotels. I'll be back Sunday, in time for football. See you all then....§
Steve
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 23:21:31 (PST)
here I am at peter's place having arrived at 11 pm. Car is amazing and did not exceed speed limits most of the way. And so to bed and a good night to all.
paul
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 20:36:07 (PST)
Yeah, Chuck, whazzup? Still planning cities?
Mark, Jeromeo, Ana and I had a very nice dinner with the entire Pingree family. And got to see the Patriots-Colts rematch. All that and preceded by a nice visit with Patsy and Ken. Everything couldn't have been more perfect. The kids have a day off tomorrow, but the grownups have to work. So, it's off to bed with me....§
Steve
Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 23:09:14 (PST)
Chuckie! Okay, so what if it has been 40 years...how are you? And what about Enid? I would love to hear about/from her.
Paula
Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 15:51:24 (PST)
Thank you for the happy birthday wishes!
Chuck McSweeney
Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 20:03:07 (PST)
Hey Jerome, how was the flight museum? (I think everyone else is asleep, but I know YOU will talk to me.)
Paulala
Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 17:15:47 (PST)
The school is good and tomorow I am going to the flight museum!
Jerome
Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 16:34:40 (PST)
Jeromeo! Where are you, Jeromeo?
Paulala
Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 16:25:23 (PST)
JEROMEO! So, how do you like your new school?
Paulala
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 16:14:23 (PST)
We're looking forward to hearing more, Steve, Mark or JEROME.
Ramona
Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 05:49:27 (PST)
I'm happy to report that Mark walked Jerome up to school this morning to attend his first day of school in the U.S. Jerome will be attending 5th grade. He looked happy, relaxed and confident. You go, Jeromeo! §
Steve
Monday, January 10, 2005 at 13:37:48 (PST)
Oh, and I know it's too late for most of you, shoot - I meant to do this earlier! but on tonight's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition they're featuring a local Kingston family - one of Paul's lunch ladies. Catch it if you can.
mona
Sunday, January 09, 2005 at 19:22:40 (PST)
Kind of an interesting weekend for us here in Kingston: on Friday night Paul played his first official gig. It was at a coffee house up in Port Townsend, and Betsy went to watch (no grown ups allowed!). Then she drove back home - from the Olympic Peninsula, in the dark in the SNOW!!! Quite thrilling, by all accounts. Anyway, they were both quite giddy when they finally made their way home.
Saturday brought the opening of snowboard season, and therefore was followed by sore muscles and tired teenagers on Sunday!
I've been given 3 more weeks on my contract, and am grateful for a little extra income before I hit the streets looking for work again.
I hope you all have a great weekend, and I hope I have the chance to drop a line before the next one! Love,
mona
Sunday, January 09, 2005 at 19:21:23 (PST)
Made it in just fine ... now settling down to see if the snow materializes!
Good Night!
M & J
Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 14:25:55 (PST)
Bon voyage and welcome back to the USA Mark and Jerome!
We have 6 inches of new snow on the ground here in western MA and still falling.
Otherwise all quiet on this homefront too.
Scott
Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 05:47:32 (PST)
Mark and young Jerome are on their way to Seattle. A friend of Jerome (11 years old) woke up at 4:30 am to come along with us to Nice Airport! Jerome is happy to go to the US with his papa and to be with his dear family. I trust you will take good care of him.
not easy for Vaness and I.
Thank you Steven
Steven, I will send a mail as soon as I feel better.
Happy New Year to everyone
sophie
Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 22:10:34 (PST)
As we await the arrival of Mark and Jeromeo tomorrow, we also await the arrival of our first winter storm. It has been clear and cold for days, but they are predicting warm moisture arriving from the tropics and mixing with the cold arctic air to form SNOW. If it materializes, it will be one of the first experiences young Jerome has with snow in the city.
Otherwise, things have been all quiet on the homefront. Just the way we like them...§
Steve
Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 14:50:26 (PST)
Hey Mom and Dad, 63 degrees and clear in Brevard. Don't rub it in. Yet another snowstorm here, and me, the only shoveler in residence. Have I mentioned that I hate winter? Now you see why I haven't written....who wants to hear (read) complaining?
Paula
Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 14:20:20 (PST)
What has happened? Did everyone resolve not to waste time on the internet during 2005? If you don't write here, then you are going to have to write me real letters, so you'd better check in soon!
Ramona
Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 06:45:31 (PST)
