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EEeeeek! Almost too late. But it's still your birthday in the town you were born in. Happy birthday, markimoo, and many happy returns of this day to you!
mona
Monday, September 29, 2003 at 17:39:18 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to "Papa 1"!! Sure would like to take you out for a beer or something. Instead I'll have to take myself out in your honor. Was great to see you and the kids last summer. Hope all is well.
Scott
Monday, September 29, 2003 at 08:41:41 (PDT)

mark have a very happy birthday. What else can I say but YOU are the greatest. Well I guess you have company there because there is always Jerome and Vanessa. and perhaps some brothers and sisters. At any rate the best of days to you and may they last forever.
dad
Monday, September 29, 2003 at 08:27:41 (PDT)

Yo! Mahhhk! Happy Birthday! For your present, I arranged to have your beloved Red Sox make the playoffs. Even at the expense of the Seattle Folders, er I mean Mariners. Don't tune out yet, your present is just beginning. Have a great year and let me know when the kids spring vacation is so that I can look for a place in Estapona or Marbella. §
Steve
Monday, September 29, 2003 at 07:48:31 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Little Brother. I too wish you a wonderful day full of fun, sunshine, and adoring (and adorable) people. What are your plans for this, your very own day? Do tell. Love from your proud sister,
Paulala
Monday, September 29, 2003 at 07:35:05 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Mark. I wish you every good thing that you could wish for yourself so live it up, pat yourself on the back and enjoy your day! Lots of love,
Mom
Monday, September 29, 2003 at 04:35:22 (PDT)

thank you all !!!!!!!!!!!
Jeromeo
Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 10:37:04 (PDT)

Yes, yes I do!
Ramona
Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 06:12:11 (PDT)

So, what was new Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.... Don't you wish you could be here for our yard sale tomorrow?
Paula
Friday, September 26, 2003 at 17:30:46 (PDT)

You have my best wishes too, Jerome. Only I won't spank you next time I see you.

Probably.

:)
mona
Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 21:04:32 (PDT)

happy birthday to an outstanding young man. I continue being blessed having you for a grandson. I am wishing you the best and I am working on getting you a birthday present which I hope to get for you before the summer.
grandfather
Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 13:06:07 (PDT)

And here's an armful of good wishes from your grandmother. I hope that everyone is especially nice to you today, September 23rd, and that you enjoy being NINE YEARS OLD!
Grandmother Ramona
Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 10:53:34 (PDT)

Let me be the second to wish Jerome a Happy Birthday!!! I hope this is the greatest day for the greatest!!! I also wish you were closer so that I could give you your spankings... They will have to wait. §
Steve
Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 09:50:29 (PDT)

Lucky me! I get to be the first to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jerome. Hope today is a wonderful day for you, and that all your wishes come true. Have a happy day, and a happy year. Love from your auntie,
Paulala
Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 09:41:04 (PDT)

My pleasure! One of the shortest, but best visits we've had, I'd say.

Me and the two youngest just got back from seeing The Dead in George, Washington. It was a ton of fun! Bye bye, summer.
mona
Monday, September 22, 2003 at 20:04:03 (PDT)

I'm home. The first part, getting to Atlanta was fine, but then things slowed down to a dead stop as there were storms that delayed and cancelled flights. I was in Atlanta from 4:00 to 8:00. Saw Rhea there. She was also rerouted and stranded because of the weather. I got to Asheville around 9:00. My faithful significant other was waiting for me. Now he's in the basement with the shop vac. . .
Thanks for hosting me so well, Pingrees and Steve and Ana.
Ramona
Monday, September 22, 2003 at 19:35:08 (PDT)

Bon voyage Mom!

I had a bon voyage yesterday sailing with Mark and Paula on Boston Harbor. Very impressive, maneuvering the big sailboat around the harbor, speaking in nautical speak. Hope to go again before the season is over.

No christmas plans yet. Probably will be in MA. For thanksgiving I'm hoping to go to Pittsburgh.
Scott
Monday, September 22, 2003 at 09:34:47 (PDT)

I dropped Mom off at the airport today for her return to North Carolina. It's always a little sad when someone leaves. We had a very nice and relaxing visit. Mom and Ana and I drove to Portland over the weekend to celebrate Roger's fiftieth birthday. And she even got some sun before heading back to stormy North Carolina. I have just started thinking about Christmas travel plans. Does anyone have any yet? §
Steve
Monday, September 22, 2003 at 09:03:09 (PDT)

DAD: remember to check your email for mail I just resent to you.
mona
Friday, September 19, 2003 at 22:19:59 (PDT)

Hey, I wasn't through writing. I just hit the tab, and voila! it was posted. Now what was I saying: Just that the sun is shining now and I think our plans today call for seeing Miranda, making oatmeal cookies and whatever else Mona surprises me with. OK, that's it. Now I'm through.
Ramona
Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 08:17:13 (PDT)

Yes, I'm here, luggage and all. I should take lessons from Mona in traveling with only a back pack. The biggest change that I find here is: Paul and Betsy taller and even better-looking than before, and the house newly carpetted, painted and organized. (Did they do all this because I was coming to visit?) Anyway it's great.

Ramona
Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 08:13:29 (PDT)

Yup, yup, yup! We did drive through a couple of sizable squalls on the way home from the airport yesterday...you know, trying to make her feel right at home. I'll let her give her own report.

Me, I'm enjoying the start of the school year!
mona
Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 07:14:38 (PDT)

So, has Mom made it safely to thunderstormy Seattle?
Paula
Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 03:29:36 (PDT)

About half an hour ago we had some very loud thunder. It occurred to me that it was probably about the same time that Mom was landing. And now we are in the middle of a thunderstorm. And, embarrassingly enough, it was me who has been telling her that September was the most reliable Seattle month, weather-wise. Oh, well, at least it is not a hurricane such as they are about to have in NC. After the warmest, driest summer on record, we are having a the September that seems to think its a November. Good for the forests, fires and farmers, but not so much fun for the rest of us.

I am going to see Bill Clinton speak at Seattle's newly refurbished Opera House tonight. It's a fund raiser, but not a political one. The money goes to two local arts groups and the Seattle Hebrew Academy.

We went to the Puyallup Fair last weekend. For the first time since I can remember, the Pingrees did not have a representative with us. My, we are all growing up and/or growing old.

Ana and I have been planning our trip to Europe in April. I told her that maybe we should go to Estapona, since it is the nicest place in the world. Her response: "Nicer than New York City? I don't think so!" Yes, we are all growing up.

Hopefully, this fall weather will bring more activity on the Stylos Message Board. 'Till next time....§
Steve
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 16:27:29 (PDT)

Hello, this is the first time I have read the site in a long time. I would like to thank all of you who thought of my kids on 9/11. Though two years have passed since that horrific day the pain of loosing them is just as great if not greater.

I would like to know who "Helping Hand"is????
We were in Boston for the Commemorative 9/11 Ceremony
and the ceremonial ground breaking for the Mass 9/11 victims memorial which is to be constructed on the Boston Public Garden. It was a bittersweet day for us. Many happy days I spent sitting, playing in that space, now it will have a new meaning for me.

Christine's Lullaby was played by a string quartet and piano in the State House senate chambers. It was very moving.
Be Well, Naki

hansonnaki@msn.com
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 12:09:06 (PDT)

I'm packing my bag and will be leaving for Seattle "before first light." No, I'm not running away from Isabel, but going to have some time with kids (Steve and Mona) and grand-kids (Miranda, Paul, Betsy and Ana).They tell me September has the best weather of any month in Seattle, so we'll see. I'm still going to take a rain-coat. I'll be back home a week from now on Monday. Bye.
Ramona
Monday, September 15, 2003 at 16:27:36 (PDT)

Yes, she was wonderful to see and to hear. Quite a performer. The Iron Horse is still a great place too, after all these years.

How are the rest of you holding up as summer slips away?
Paula
Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 13:10:53 (PDT)

Laura Love is great, isn't she?
mona
Friday, September 12, 2003 at 08:17:36 (PDT)

I also send my good wishes and healing thoughts to the Hansons today. I spent part of the day in a beautiful botanical garden, and part at a Laura Love concert with Melinda. I need to keep thinking of the things like these that for which I am thankful. These and my amazing family.
Paula
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 20:46:51 (PDT)

Here is a story about the 9/11 ceremony in Boston, with Lee's quotes.
Helping Hand
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 12:14:56 (PDT)

I hear from the young man who wrote Christine's Lullaby that there will be a live performance of it in Boston tonight. I would love to attend...instead, I'll just keep sending loving thoughts to my family, and I'll be spending the day in my garden.

((((((Hansons))))))
mona
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 08:08:09 (PDT)

I'm sending good energy to all of those in Stylosville on the second anniversary of 9/11. Especially to Naki, Lee and Kathy. I hope that each passing day makes this burden a bit easier to bear...§
Steve
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 07:34:15 (PDT)

Made it home OK (thanks Mom and Dad) and now Liss and I are on the cape visiting Jojo. Today we went down to the water to see the big waves caused by the storms out at sea.
Scott
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 19:06:29 (PDT)

Scott left Charlotte, headed for Northampton, last evening. We trust he is home now and not still flying around the (un)friendly skies. We certainly enjoyed having him here for the weekend. So easy and pleasant to have around!
Ramona
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 04:40:15 (PDT)

Can you believe it?? My ISP was down all day - first time in years!!! So it goes - good grab, winner!
mona
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 18:03:44 (PDT)

Nice of me to save it for you......beautiful day today, wasn't it? Sunny and dry here. A wonderful day for a sail. If only the weekend wasn't just about over.......
Paula
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 17:58:54 (PDT)

Good one Master Webmister. §
Steve
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 17:40:46 (PDT)

(And I did not even plan it, or forge it!)
Not a cheater
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 15:31:05 (PDT)

The winner is ???
Winner
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 15:29:57 (PDT)

I am 29,999. What does that make YOU?
Paula
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 15:21:51 (PDT)

My guess is that Mona will be lucky number 30,000. I know that was her intention. Better hurry up, Mona!
Ramona
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 15:15:57 (PDT)

Also: nice Kem playing cards Paula. Where'd you get them?

Who is going to make the 30,000th stylos.net hit?
Scott
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 12:26:01 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Phil! I hope all is good in your world, and that all your favorite teams win today!

The camper looks good mark. Nice captain's chairs. One of these days maybe I'll actually get to go camping in it.

Got a treat for you Joey, if I can get them home without getting them confiscated. It's from South Carolina, and it's not peaches.
Scott
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 10:06:57 (PDT)

Thanks to mona and scott the fridge is back in its place and seems to be working. It is not too difficult when you get good help. Thanks again Mark.
paul
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 09:59:21 (PDT)

Looks like Phlil is up today. Happies Phibby!
Scott, your challenge is to get the fridge back into the bus … The instructions are in the drawer, and are correct except that there are no screws into the sides of the fridge. Be careful not to strip the gas fittings …
Mark
Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 05:01:11 (PDT)

So glad you are enjoying your parent time in Brevard, Scott. Mark and I were just wondering why we never see you...must be your wanderlust. Been to the cabin? Seen any white squirrels? Now that Melinda is back in Northampton I hope to see you soon.

And good to hear from you, Betsy. Keep up the good work!
Paula
Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 15:50:32 (PDT)

Hey - remind dad to check his email! And Dad - the box for the DVD I brought home was empty - you might want to check around and see if it's still in the player.
mona
Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 15:33:23 (PDT)

Yep here I am, back in the south again. Relaxing, enjoying some home-cooked food, watching the game on TV. Life is good alright.

I got a good last-minute deal on the plane ticket, on US Air, but can only stay a few days. Will return to MA on monday night, then on to the Cape with Liss.

Scott, the only child
Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 15:31:47 (PDT)

Good man, Scottrick!
mona
Friday, September 05, 2003 at 10:30:26 (PDT)

Our news is that Scott is coming to see us! Soon! Coming on Saturday, staying until Monday. Just what we wished for to make our summer complete. And there are rumors that the rain may be over for a few days. Life is good.
Ramona
Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 17:58:37 (PDT)

i can only imagine what it feels like to be taller than my classmates (since i was always younger and shorter) but i am delighted that betsy is finally being seen eye-to-eye. Mona it was great to see you, i kept trying to call the cabin to see how it was going, but i see now that it all went well. I'm so glad you took some plants home. Soundz like you packed your last few days full. Steve, i am equally delighted to hear about your trip (and future trips) to vancouver. I wondered why you always told me to go there, and then last time when i went i knew. Hard to explain, it's like finding a semi-tropical european city unexpectedly in north (and i mean north) america. Ana is a lucky girl to bne your travelling companion. I am writing from smith where i just attended valija's first lecture on sculpture in the european tradition. It's going to be a fun class. Other wise it's been work work work all week to make up for my vacation. Happy back to school everyone!
athena
Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 12:58:02 (PDT)

Betsy, It's great to have such a positive report from high school! Thanks for looking after things so your mother could have a week with us. Did your ears burn? I'm looking forward to seeing you later this month and maybe even watching you horse-back ride. Love from here.
Ramona
Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 03:17:50 (PDT)

It is so nice to be a highschooler now. all my teachers treat me like an adult, and im not taller than everyone! its great. my classes are going to be great too. thats it for now.
betsy
Wednesday, September 03, 2003 at 19:09:00 (PDT)

Oh, P.S. ~ about the "only child" thing: I highly recommend it to all my siblings. It is such a wonderful luxury to have Mom and Dad all to myself. You would love it, too!

Steve - glad to hear about your happy day, and give Ana a smooch for me, our big Middle Schooler! And Betsy will be a High Schooler starting on Wednesday. Now, for a nice, uneventful trip home (unlike the thunderstorms that greeted me in Chicago on the way here!), with my Rhododendrons and Locusts (tree varietal) and Galax and Dahlia and Asian Lily in tow! Love ya's -
mona
Monday, September 01, 2003 at 20:48:00 (PDT)

Speaking of great days, Ana and I went up to Vancouver last night. Sort of a spur of the moment thing. We ate great sushi and stayed at the Hotel Vancouver. It has to be one of the world's truly great cities. The weather up there seems as perfect as it is down here. I'd like to find a way to spend more time there.

Ana starts middle school tomorrow. She is busy puttig her school supplies together and is very excited. That's about it from here....§
Steve
Monday, September 01, 2003 at 18:33:50 (PDT)

Hey! I had hush puppies and visited the Cherokee village today. A great day. Thanks for planting the seed, Athena.
mona
Monday, September 01, 2003 at 18:27:51 (PDT)

Well, Athena and Amy are on their way to Hartford and points north. That is, if they made the plane after getting bogged down because of a lost key. Mona is taking some alone time at the cabin but will be back here before night-fall. Then she'll get to be an "only child" for a day or two.
We had a good time at the cabin. The white shed, which has been in my way for so long, is finally down and gone. A sitting area and fire pit will soon emerge.

Athena introduced Amy and Mona to "La Salsa" and they may come back just for that heavenly Mexican-Caribbean food!
Ramona
Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 08:09:53 (PDT)

Hey folks how are you all doing?
Big Evan
Friday, August 29, 2003 at 18:00:08 (PDT)

We don't even care if the day is over: you're still the GREATEST!!!!!
Us, again.
Friday, August 29, 2003 at 01:01:02 (PDT)

HAPPY birthday buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anana
Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 18:34:49 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Pagniotis!!! Not until today did I realize that you also shared a birthday with Sweet Lou Pinella. And your still the greatest!!! I often thank my lucky star for having such a great Dad. Have a great day and a great 79th year...§
Steve
Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 07:08:05 (PDT)

We just have one thing to say: Pagniotis, you're the GREATEST!!!
Jerome, Vanessa and Mark
Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 06:37:48 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD from me too! Make yourself some breakfast in bed for me! Did you know Donald O'Connor, the dancer, was also born on this day 78 years ago?
Scottrick
Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 05:22:33 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! I am trying to yell loud enough so that I can join the "Adoring Daughters Celebration". This should actually be a national holiday because if you had never been born, where would we (or the whole world for that matter) be? I love you Dad. I hope you have a the great day that you so richly deserve.
Paula June
Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 04:19:58 (PDT)

Hi Buddy: Birthday greetings. Enjoy your day and know I am thinking about you. I have thought back to those days long ago when I used to kiss you for good luck as you went off to sell newspapers. All bittersweet memories..
I hope you are well.
We are going to Boston for the Comemorative ceremonies for 9/11. There will be a ground breaking for the memorial for the Mass victims. It will be constructed on the Boston Public Gardens.
I think the only other memorial in the Gardens is George Washington. Quite an honor. My love to you and take care; be safe Naki
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hansonnaki@msn.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 21:31:42 (PDT)

yeah for mark allan's many methods of transportation! and for betsy's exciting school year (and serious sounding) school year coming up (geometry is still my favourite subject in math)(amy likes it too) and --> i'm not surprised the horses were scared by president bush
athena
Monday, August 25, 2003 at 13:01:37 (PDT)

Can't wait to try the bike. Also planning to take you up on the sailing sometime soon - me and Liss. Maybe in Sept?

Was a beautiful weekend. Humidity finally gone. Great time of year coming up.
Scott
Monday, August 25, 2003 at 10:26:22 (PDT)

Scott,
2001 Suzuki SV 650. Naked V twin. bought used with 176 miles on it. Red. Awsome. A bit like the Bandit, but lower center of gravity, 100 pounds less weight, and more torque.
Scott, you are welcome to try it out.
Also I finished advanced sailing class and we upgraded our membership in Boston Sailing Center. Now can sail J 24's and Olson 25's. Boats with a motor, anchor, potty and a real inside. Take Cruising class end of September. Then can sail 30-32 foot boats with real galley, head, and live in capacity. Open invitation for all to join us in the Boston Harbor and the Islands.
Mark

Mark Allan
Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 16:52:30 (PDT)

hey everyone. my summer has been going pretty good. I'm relaxing, and trying to make the most of whats left of it. at my riding lesson today, we were buzzed by a fighter jet.President Bush is in town, so they were patrolling the area. Anyways, it scared the horses pretty good. That is my exciting news of the day. I signed up for my high school classes last week. It was pretty exciting. I have: Geometry, Child Psychology, English 10, and German 1. I cant wait!
betsy
Friday, August 22, 2003 at 17:43:01 (PDT)

well amy and i are "on vacation" which seems to mean travelling around spontaneously (some would say aimlessly) very relaxing. Right now we are in lunenburg at harry and helena semerjian's house (hard to leave the lake) but are planning a trip to maine any day now. Last night we saw a silly but fun movie (freaky friday) with paula and melinda and then kept them up till one in the morning getting some pictures off of my camera (coming to you soon for posting, o great webmaster, if paula can send them) and generally carousing. Our vacation winds up with a quick but concentrated visit to mom and dad (yay, mona's coming!) and then back up here in time for classes (amy's going to try the student side of the desk this year) love to all my friends and relations ...
athena
Friday, August 22, 2003 at 09:10:04 (PDT)

Me! I will be here. Not traveling around the country as SOME people seem to be. Weather report from here is hot and humid. Ho hum. Winding down to September 1, when we give up the lease on the Beacon Hill abode and Melinda goes back to school. Jessamyn's good news is a new job (with health insurance) and a new roommate. Yup, things just keep moving on. (And Scottie, I am sure Mark will answer the motorcycle question again. He tried once, but after a painstaking paragraph written on my laptop, the computer ate it.)
Paula
Friday, August 22, 2003 at 03:26:43 (PDT)

Things sure get quiet around here in the summer. Around this house and around this message board. Ana has been in camp for the past few weeks and now is camping with her Mom. In a few weeks she will be a middle-schooler. Tim has been living at his Mom's for the past few months. I've been working and relaxing, and not much more. Hopefully this message fits the 'no news is good news' category. I think I will be in Boston on Veteran's Day weekend to celebrate Corey Comenitz's Bah Mitsvah. Anyone else going to be around? §
Steve
Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 07:40:30 (PDT)

The good news from here is that we are looking forward to seeing Mona and Athena and Amy around the 26th and 27th of this month. (Now if Scott will surprise us and show up, the whole family will have been here this summer.) By the time that's over, it will be Labor Day and the whole summer (or is it the monsoon season?) will be over. But then September and October are nice here, too. I plan to be in Seattle from Sept 16-22, and there will be a celebration of sorts here in mid-October...All are invited.
Ramona
Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 03:37:50 (PDT)

Thanks Mona and Mark. My home PC seems to be OK. The system at work was down a good part of the day yesterday because of the worm.
Scott
Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 10:21:45 (PDT)

Scott ~ this article should give you enough information to find out if you have it or not. Basically, if you have it, your computer will constantly reboot, with an error box telling you the RPC service has caused the need to shut down.

I had to use the fixer, then apply the patch. But all's well now. For the time being. :)
mona
Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 14:01:45 (PDT)

It was a cloudy night here last night - no meteors for us :(

How can I check my computer for this worm?
Scott
Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 05:38:14 (PDT)

Mona, my wish is that we would get at least one clear night so I can see Mars as it approaches the earth, the closest it has been in at least 5000 years, and maybe in 60,000 years. Surely the rain will move somewhere else before the 27th when there should be a "really big show". Well, catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. . .for me.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 19:18:43 (PDT)

The summer is flying by! I just spent a few hours ridding my computer of the dreaded MSBlaster32 virus (worm). What a pain. I've sent emails that haven't had replies, and wonder if they didn't get through?

Tonight is the Perseid meteor shower, and despite the full moon, I'm planning on sleeping out in the back yard, and catching some shooting stars! If I get a wish for everyone I see, I'll get to see you all soon!
mona
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 16:28:44 (PDT)

So what kind of motorcycle did Mark A. get?

Hot and humid here in Northampton too. Just took Jeff to the airport, following a brief weekend visit here. Got to see Melissa's play, and get a little Taste of Northampton.
Scott and Joe
Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 15:28:36 (PDT)

Hot and humid Sunday here in Boston. We await the arrival of Athena for supper. Three more weeks of this Beacon Hill life. Better get your reservations in quick!
Paula
Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 14:55:51 (PDT)

Glad to know you and your bags (and your kids) are safely home, Mark, but as usual it is sad to see you go.
Paula
Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 13:57:44 (PDT)

We're here to love ya, Melinda Rose....except for Ana. She's away at camp. §
Steve
Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 11:05:18 (PDT)

Comeback for Melinda: You're welcome.
Mark
Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 10:26:37 (PDT)

And now bagged!
Mark
Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 10:26:05 (PDT)

Once again, Happy Birthday Paul.
Home, tired, bagless, 95º in the shade, dry, and a pleasant sea breeze. Now for some R & R ...
Mark +
Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 07:39:50 (PDT)

heh. thank you all for the thought. i hope to get a new picture up soon. i still play trumpet but guitar is getting more dominating. once again much thanks
paul - 2
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 20:26:40 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Paul.
Vanessa
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 19:48:00 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Paul. I'm soon gonna go back to France, and I hope you have a great birthday.
Jerome
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 19:46:36 (PDT)

Gee, Paul, you don't look 13 in that picture! Happy Birthday, old man!
Mark
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 19:40:52 (PDT)

well Paul time goes on and so does your development. Keep going and maybe I'll be around when you make the big leagues. I guess in my mind you are already there, so just keep on hitting them. Your biggest fan and collector of your baseball cards. The other Paul
paul
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 12:46:18 (PDT)

You, Go, Paul. More birthday greetings from the east. At least the east portion of Puget Sound. Isn't it nice that Seattle always has a big party right around your birthday. You deserve it. Welcome to teenagedom. I'm sure you'd be great at it. See you soon, I hope. §
Steve
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 07:37:01 (PDT)

First, to report that Mark and the kids rolled in around midnight, having gone through a few rainstorms. All is well.

And now happy birthday to Paul Pingree, the baseball star and trumpet player, par excellence. I hope you see you next month. Enjoy your day!
Ramona
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 06:49:26 (PDT)

Well Paul Pingree, my young namesake,I do believe you are 13 years old today! Well, get out of bed and celebrate! (On second thought, I guess it is only 3:30 in the morning...okay, you can sleep a few more hours before the celebrations begin.) Welcome to the real beginning of teenagerdom. Enjoy the day and the beginning of yet another crazy ride. Love from the East Coast,
Auntie Paulala
Friday, August 01, 2003 at 03:38:01 (PDT)

Y'all come back, y'hear? Is that what you mean, Melinda? And by the way, we love hearing from you.

Paul has arrived back in NC, Mark and kids are still on the road. Their paths diverged this morning when one took the high road and one took the low road. . . We'll keep you posted.
Ramona
Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 17:50:28 (PDT)

what, no comeback?
melinda
Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 17:45:23 (PDT)

mona's not the only one. mary chapin carpenter is one of my weaknesses. one of those, im kind of sad and just want something to soak in listens that somehow keeps returning, even while the rest of my music tastes change. my dad will also be pleased, or would also be pleased, if he had ever heard passionate kisses, that it was written by lucinda williams, seeing how she's one of his recent favorites. Okay, that's enough of melinda going on a tangent for now, thanks scott for the buttons. and a very delayed thank you to all of you for your birthday wish, and thanks yaya for the book, i promise i will write, once all this interning is over. anyone else i should thank? perhaps ill issue a general thanks just to be ahead of the game for once. but seriously, thank you all. you know, for being family...
melinda
Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 18:42:34 (PDT)

Paul, Mark and kids are stopped for the night in Front Royal, VA (according to a message on my machine)and should be rolling in here tomorrow. The French contingent will leave out from Greenville, SC on Monday. It seems SO LONG between their summer visits!
Ramona
Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 18:35:29 (PDT)

Bon Voyage! It was great to see you all. Come back soon!

Mona will be interested to hear that I got to see Mary Chapin Carpenter in concert last week. Great show, as expected. I didn't know that she had so many great songs that I had heard before. Also didn't know that Passionate Kisses was written by Lucinda Williams - a recent favorite of mine.
Scott
Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 11:37:57 (PDT)

here we are about to leave acton.It was a great time and fully appreciated by the four of us. Mark has planned the route and stops for going to nc. See you soon and ef charisto olysas
paul
Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 06:46:59 (PDT)

Hello from the mountains of NC where the weather is about perfect today. Later today I'll be going to the cabin to stay until Tuesday morning. Becky will be there on her own, to oversee the installation of a new roof and she made it clear that she would welcome some company. I plan to make blueberry jam while all the hammering is going on. I have been advised to add tapioca to it. Has anyone out there tried that? Hope everybody is having a good weekend.
Ramona
Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 07:56:48 (PDT)

Okay, Bill, I know you are there! Great to see ya again, and many happy returns!
Mark
Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 20:43:18 (PDT)

Great dinner here with Dad, Scott, Mark, Melissa, Vanessa, Jerome and me. Lots of laughter, Red Sox, and humidity.
Paula
Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 18:57:19 (PDT)

I'm gonna do my best to make it so.
mona
Monday, July 21, 2003 at 21:27:12 (PDT)

Wow! When you put it that way......Just got back from Amy's birthday party, and yes, it was great fun. Glad you arrived safely home, Steve, and Mona: next year for sure, right?
Paulala
Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 19:24:24 (PDT)

We are home safely to Seattle. Arrived to the same lovely weather that we left behind in Boston. It was great to see Ramona, Jeffrey, Jessamyn, Paula, Jerome, Vanessa, Paul, Mark Stylos, Scott, Joey, Cameron, Pam, CJ, Athena, Mark Allan, Melinda, Alia, Mark Friedman, Amy Friedman, Cass, Jay, Debbie, Matthew, Corey, Ted Reidy, Joanne, David, Sacha, Sioux, Paul, Forrest, Doug, Stephanie, Bill, Ginny, Kathy, Rona, Karen, Art, Jesse, Peter Watts, Peter Stelos, Alex, Monique, Nicholas, William, Perry, Daniel, Phillip, Lisa, Andrea, Vinny, Sophie, Jane, Dick, Sue, Naki, Lee, Kathy, Mark, Alexandra, Nicole, and anyone else I neglegted to mention. Wow, what a trip. Sorry I missed you Amy Semerjian, but 99 out of 100 isn't bad. It's trips like these that makes me thankful for my big, happy family. Until next time.....§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 17:06:53 (PDT)

Happy Party Day to Amy Semerjian!! I'm so glad we found you! Hope you all have much fun at the Garden Lighting Party! Love,
mona
Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 09:11:33 (PDT)

I love that: firefly and moonlight.......
Paula
Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 18:37:21 (PDT)

arrived in acton at 2:45. We were late due to too many poorly planned road constructions. All else is good. Mark, vanessa, jerome, and me.
paul
Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 23:56:07 (PDT)

Paul, Mark, Vanessa and Jerome left here today around 4:30 headed north in the VW camper. They will probably show up in Massachusetts sometime Friday. The bus was cleaned, detailed and expertly restocked by Mark. They expect to be staying in state parks along the way. I would like to be joining in on the family get-togethers this weekend; it sounds like fun.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 18:03:36 (PDT)

Don't laugh, little brother, you are following close on my heels......

And who will I see at Ginny and BIll's on Saturday, or Athena's on Sunday?
Paula
Monday, July 14, 2003 at 19:13:50 (PDT)

Another beautiful summer night here. Went for a ride on the bike path by firefly and moonlight.

Had an interesting piece of mail delivered here at 14 Wilson Ave. addressed to a former occupant: Ms. Paula Stylos, from AARP. O boy, here come those senior discounts!
Scott
Monday, July 14, 2003 at 18:40:51 (PDT)

I'm happilly reading along, following your adventures. Cleaning my garage. What about those Mariners??
mona
Monday, July 14, 2003 at 15:50:48 (PDT)

What about the rest of you?
Paula
Monday, July 14, 2003 at 15:18:35 (PDT)

Jeassamyn and I are safely home as well.
Paula
Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 13:50:06 (PDT)

And Ana and I made it back to Massachusetts. We are at Scott's house. Had a nice shish-ke-bob dinner and took a few walks. Even saw Athena at the movie theatre. We'll have breakfast with Athena, Scott and Pam tommorrow, then head east for the rest of the journey.
Steve & Ana
Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 23:03:19 (PDT)

Jess and I made it as far as Phillipsburg, NJ. Here we are in a nice little roadside motel. We had a pleasant drive, and I do believe the blueberry jam (and many blueberries) have not suffered. August you say, Mom? Perhaps I will just have to come back. These summer vacations just seem to go quicker and quicker.....
Paula
Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 17:15:12 (PDT)

I'm checking in from Williamsburg, Kentucky where I am attending a Writers Conference. I'll be back in Brevard tomorrow and I hope Mark and kids are still there. I missed the last day of our annual cabin vacation, but I understand that Paula led the bunch in making jars of blueberry jam! After 2 years of almost no blueberries, we're blessed with loads of them this year. To those of you who missed this year's Celo frolic: we're open to having another in August, September or even October.
Ramona
Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 13:51:12 (PDT)

We are in Front Royal, Virginia for the night and are going to get up and head north in the morning. With any luck and a lack of traffic problems, we should be having dinner tomorrow with Scott (and Athenakimoo if she can be found). We'll keep you posted...
Steve & Ana
Friday, July 11, 2003 at 21:07:41 (PDT)

Actually, we didn't really have phone in the cabin until a few days ago. And yes, we have been having fun. Even the weather has been cooperating. Scott, Ana and I plan to leave tomorrow evening, and make a stop along the way. We should make it to Northampton in time for dinner on Saturday. We hope that you hospitality offer is still open. We'll call you on Saturday morning with a progress report. We hope you are all well, out there in Stylosville. We are all well down here in Stylosville South.
Steve
Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 19:36:41 (PDT)

Gee, I wish I were in North Carolina. They're having so much fun they don't even have time to post any messages.
Scott
Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 18:53:27 (PDT)

we had a fun fourth here in the northwest!! we were having fun with the fireworks, and then our neighbors blew off a firework, and their kid said "beat that!!" so we did! they were 'ooo-ing' and 'awww-ing' so their kid said to our neighbor, "beat that!!" it was very funny. hope all is well, love:
betsy
Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 21:50:42 (PDT)

We have all made it to the cabin, and the sun is out! Hurray! Jeff is off for a hike in the mountains, Dad and Steve on a Walmart run, Mark fixing the lawnmower, Jessamyn teaching her three cousins how to make sock monkeys, Mom setting up housekeeping, and me, as usual, documenting. Wish you were here.
Paulala
Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 08:34:59 (PDT)

Hope you had a great trip and a happy 4th of july, thinking of you. LOVE
Sophie
sophie
Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 08:07:25 (PDT)

We finally made it to Brevard. Sunny, warm and full of Styloses. The trip was long but pleasant. We'll spend a day or two here then head over to the cabin. We'll be sure to keep you posted. §
Steve & Ana
Friday, July 04, 2003 at 14:22:41 (PDT)

Jeff finally made it; we're expecting Steve and Ana (from Seattle by way of Houston and NY) in a couple of hours. Vanessa is decorating her unicycle to ride in the bicycle parade. The weather is cooperating so we should see good fire-works tonight. Happy Independence Day, everyone!
Ramona
Friday, July 04, 2003 at 10:05:41 (PDT)

Hmmmmm.....we are still waiting for Jeff (who ended up in Knoxville) and Steve and Ana (who ended up in Houston). Who says that Stylos's have a sense of direction?
Paula
Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 18:16:55 (PDT)

you are all soooooooooo cool!
you know who
Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 19:58:10 (PDT)

And now we add Vanessa, Jerome and Mark!
Paula
Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 18:17:03 (PDT)

A happy 4th of JULY to all. Sounds like you-all will have a good time there. We to are looking to the same. Bye for now Darroll& Judy
Darroll
Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 05:37:05 (PDT)

The gathering has begun! Paula and Jess arrived yesterday afternoon; Mark and Vanessa and Jerome are in the air somewhere, headed this way; Jeff (surprise!) is coming in tomorrow by bus, and Steve and Ana are expected also tomorrow. Even if the rainy weather continues, it should be a jolly Fourth of July. We'll be missing (and talking about) the rest of you.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 04:04:06 (PDT)