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well after dad's prompting ("you're out of it, 'thene") here i am checking in ... big love and hellos to all who's birthday (melinda) i might have missed, didn't meand i didn't think of you though, congratulations to vanessa and i tto can't wait to see you and jerome this summer ... oops gaot to get back to work ... house is coming along slowly but surely, we got the kitchen almost painted and the hideous fifties fake plantation wallpaper down, working on getting pictures to send to mark to post ... love to all
athena
Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 18:16:55 (PDT)
I'm back home, after 10 days of visiting around Seattle, first with Mona and family, then Pat and Ken, then Steve and Mark. No rain at all. (Was I really in Seattle?) It was a good trip and an uneventful flight back home. Thanks all of you who gave me a bed, drove me around and just made me welcome.
Ramona
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 20:47:56 (PDT)
21? I guess that lets Mark and Paula off the hook! Have a great one Melinda Rose, and then go out an conquer the World!
Cousin Mark
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 15:29:32 (PDT)
Happy birthday Melinda!!! You world traveler you. Bring back some great stories and pictures. Looking forward to having you in 'hamp for another schoolyear.
Uncle Scott
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 14:39:06 (PDT)
Yes, a very Happy Birthday, Melinda Rose!!! 21, and off to yet another continent of Friday. We are all very happy and proud to have you as member of our family, Melinda. Never change, you're perfect now.... §
Steve
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 05:37:49 (PDT)
Happy Twenty-First Birthday to my amazingly talented, adventurous, witty and kind Melinda Rose. And now, a grown up too! Thank you for all the joy, curiosity and enthusiasm that you bring to my life. I can't wait to see what the next twenty-one years will bring! Love from your
Proud Mama
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 04:27:25 (PDT)
Oh YEEAAAAAHHH... Papa Scott is passing down the fun of SALSA dancing to the next generations!! I hope everyone is having a great summer... can't wait til the backyard get togethers at Athena's. Happy belated birthday to all the Gemini's in the family...and the Taurus/Gemini cusp.
Pam and Cam
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 15:22:52 (PDT)
Leo I hope you read this page on your birthday. I wish you the best of days and years. I hope to be in the Boston area during the democratic convention. I really would like to see you. Take good care of yourself. panos
paul
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 13:56:11 (PDT)
Happiest of birthdays out to Cousin Leo. I hope to catch up with you this time around.
Mark
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 03:18:05 (PDT)
My Sweetest Vanessasa!
I am sorry for The France, but now you can be Greek, too! Go Greece! Gia Sou!
Papa
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 03:16:54 (PDT)
Yesterday it was the 1/4 final GREECE FRANCE I was for the France, but I guess that the Creek were better than the france. The Greece won 2-0 and disqualified the france.
Vanessa
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 02:57:55 (PDT)
Well done to Paul. I hope everything is dried by now and that the summer sun will be with you very soon. Any damage? We are thinking of you as we are watching the euro football tournament between France and Greece! We'll keep you informed on the game's results. Vanessa and Jerome got very good school reports and are looking forward to seeing all of you very soon.
Sophie
Sophie
Friday, June 25, 2004 at 12:33:38 (PDT)
Hello from Gig Harbor, WA. I finally got a chance to catch up on things on The Board. I was suprised to hear about the big flood at 117 Wilson Dr. Glad it stayed out of the basement.As for Seattle, known for its rain: I haven't seen a drop here.
I'm having a good time and I've learned a new game, JOKER. It has somethng in common with Backgammon. I will be with Steve and Mark this weekend. Pat and Ken are fine. We're enjoying doing our usual (which includes a lot of TALKING). Paul, I keep getting a busy on the phone. I'll keep trying. Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 08:29:16 (PDT)
Dad, what a great story! I wish I could have seen you in your raincoat, hat and boots, raking through the muck in the middle of the night. What an adventure, and a dry basement! Sounds like hot weather in Seattle...happy spring! Yup, 45 by my count. How does it feel, Mona? Happy birthday to David, and hello to Patsy and Ken. Hope you are having a great time, Mom. And Mark, how are things? I have been chatting on line with your great kids. I have been throwing pots in my new studio...Yippee!
Paula
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 18:19:45 (PDT)
Right...I think Evangelia is in Kansas City (?), but that's the closest (to OK) relative I know of.
Kimberly...silly girl. I'm 45. (someone give Scott a noogie for me, wouldja?)
Heat wave here in Washington - been near 90 degrees every day for the last week! Mom's at Aunt Pat's. She (Pat) and Ken came up for Dads' Day - great to see them (before they head out to Saipan again!).
Steve, I miss those parties too....think we'll have to rectify the situation!
mona
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 17:37:55 (PDT)
I also have a hard time believing you are 44, Mona.
Good work on Lake Wilson, Dad. Especially in the middle of the night. I probably would have slept until morning and then checked to see if deep enough to kayak in.
Don't know anyone in OK city.
Scott
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 09:23:10 (PDT)
boy did it rain last night. It woke me up about midnight and for some reasom I looked at the front yard. It seemed a light was signing and my curiosity led me to explore. It was a reflection of the "lake" in the side yard. I had never seen it that high. I checked the basement and NO water. I got scared it would overflow from the lake so I put on raincoat and boots and hat and made it to the shed where I picked up a rake so I could find the source of the backup. when I got to the intake I found a mound of debry that washed down from the high places and it cloged the drain. Well I kept that clear and it took about a half an hour to drain most of the lake. I went in, took off my rain gear,and checked the basement which was still clear. Thank God for small favors. Panos
paul
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 07:53:18 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Everyone with a June Birthday. Mona it is hard to believe that you are 44-that means I will be 46 in August. It seems like yesterday we were playing flashlight tag on Montvale. Happy belated. Happy Summer to everyone. It would be great to see everyone. August 14th Jessica is off to Oklahaoma City University to school. Does anyone know if we have any relatives there? It is a great place-especially the tornadoes and warmth of people. Have a great day! :)
Kim Scott
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 06:14:12 (PDT)
Yeah, Happy Birthday, Big Dave!!! I miss the old birthday parties you and Mona used to have on the Saturday's that came between your birthdays. Hope you are enjoying this nice summer weather. And we hope to get a chance to see you soon....§
Steve
Monday, June 21, 2004 at 12:52:34 (PDT)
It was a great father's day here. Had Camerons paternal grandparents and aunt over for a little barbeque. Also got a few bike rides in.
Which brings us up to.......David Pingree's birthday! Go Dave! Yoodaman. Have Mark buy you a beer for me.
Scott
Monday, June 21, 2004 at 11:03:59 (PDT)
Happy Father's Day, Dad. My goal in life: to be as good of a father as you have been all of these years. We can't thank you enough for your love, guidance and inspiration. Happy Day and many more....§
Steve
Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 08:07:29 (PDT)
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD!!!!! Are you enjoying your peace and quiet?
All quiet here too. We'll have a little bar-b-q here later today, with about 75% of my kids.
Scott
Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 06:48:42 (PDT)
Happy MY Father's Day, Dad. I am happy for the chance to tell you how much I appreciate that I was given you for my Dad. (Perhaps I should be thanking Mom...)I am sorry you are home alone with none of your kids to properly appreciate you in person, but I look forward to seeing you in a month or so. I love you Dad, and thanks for being mine.
Paula
Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 06:06:03 (PDT)
I'm happy to report that Yaya made it here safely and soundly in the wee hours of the night last night.
Today we are waking up to another beautiful morning.
Betsy
Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 08:40:59 (PDT)
i got new socks on
eliyasmom
Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 17:11:53 (PDT)
Thanks, Jacque!
...and thanks to Athena for the phone call and the cheery conversation!
mona
Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 06:53:18 (PDT)
Wanting to wish Mona P. the best birthday ever, for one of the folks I admire the most. Love, Jacque
rubyruby (Jacque)
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 19:24:35 (PDT)
...and you didn't really think I'd get up at 6:16 in the morning, even for a birthing, now did you?? :)
mona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 14:14:16 (PDT)
Thank you, wonderful family, especially color ful scott rick!!!!, and oh mother who gave me life!
I cut out of work early and plan to do a little work in my own garden on this incredibly fabulous summery day! May you all share in the happiness I feel today!
mona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 14:11:02 (PDT)
So, in that case that Mona still has approximately five hours to enjoy being 44. Enjoy, Mona. And I'll be celebrating your birthminute at 3:16 pdt this afternoon....§
Steve
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 10:17:54 (PDT)
Actually, the birthday girl was not born at 6:16 military time, but closer to suppertime than breakfast. So she won't have to worry about getting up early to celebrate the minute. But then, why not? Make it a long and happy special day!
Ramona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 10:04:08 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Little Middle. That does have a nice ring to it, doesn't it? I hope you like the perfect weather that has been delivered to you, weatherwise. 6:16 a.m. edt, eh? I guess we will all have to get up pretty early to celebrate your birthday minute next year. Or would that be birthminute? I hope that this is a great year for you and your family, Mona....§
Steve
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 07:34:10 (PDT)
(((((MONA)))))
Wake up sleepyhead, it's your BIRTHDAY!!
It must be a very special time of year out there in Pingreeville, with all these convergent celebrations. Wish I was there to share it with you. At least you have half of the (Paul and Ramona) Stylos kids there. Still not a voting majority though, so don't get any ideas. Enjoy, little middle sister!
Scott
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 06:17:26 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MONA. Hope you have a wonderful day of celebration, congratulations, and salutations. Besides that, eat, drink and be merry. Presents would be nice too. Love from your big sister,
Paula
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 04:50:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Mona Lee, who was born at 6:16 on 6/16. Mona,I hope you get to do something memorable today. (Maybe learn to ride a unicycle?). I expect to help you celebrate your birthday--and David's--this weekend, so let the good times roll. Your Mama
Ramona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 04:28:47 (PDT)
If I knew I forgot. Melissa has been practicing on a friend's unicycle. It looks hard.
Scott
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 15:46:48 (PDT)
If I knew I forgot. Melissa has been practicing on a friend's unicycle. It looks hard.
Scott
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 15:46:40 (PDT)
Doesn't Scott know that Vanessa brought her unicycle with her last year--or was it the year before--and even rode it in the 4th of July festivities?
Ramona
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 14:54:24 (PDT)
Uh huh. Welcome back Markimoo. Warm wishes to Bev and Dave, and congrats to Vanessa. Are you learning to ride a unicycle too, like Melissa?
Scott
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 11:25:41 (PDT)
Welcome back, Mark.
Paula
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 09:17:30 (PDT)
"I'm Busted", but I'm safe and sound and on the ground!
Mark
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 14:20:21 (PDT)
And the same to Davey, who shares his mom's birthday. I look forward to seeing you both in July.
Ramona
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 09:07:22 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Beverly!
mona
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 06:49:56 (PDT)
What a glorious Sunday. Beautiful weather, went for a motorcycle ride, threw some pots, made white chocolate sorbet with chocolate chips, and hung out with Melinda. Life is good.
Paula
Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 14:55:10 (PDT)
Packing my bags, getting ready to "Hit the Road, Jack", and missing Ray already.
Weary Wanderer
Friday, June 11, 2004 at 03:55:29 (PDT)
Three cheers for Vanessa!
Ramona
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 15:22:59 (PDT)
Thank you Sophie and Vanessessa for my birthday wishes. It is never too late to say happy birthday. And my BIG congratulations to you Vanessa. Your hard work has certainly paid off. How is the unicycling going? I can't wait to see you and Jeromeo this summer.
Paulala
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 14:18:16 (PDT)
And congratulations to you Vanessassa!!! I knew you would ace the test. I hope you are as proud of yourself as I am of you. It will be very nice to see you this summer. I hope you can come to Seattle. And I hope you are enjoying the nice weather....Congratulations again...§
Steve
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 12:18:19 (PDT)
I did not have time to say a happy birthday to paulala:happy birthday Paulala!!
Happy anniversary Grand mother and Grand father!!
vanessassa
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 12:01:07 (PDT)
So many good news, first of all Happy birthday to a great aunt: Paulala, congratulations to Jilian and a good anniversay to Ramona and Paul.
Furthermore, I am very proud to announce that Vanessa has successfully passed her test to get into JUNIOR HIGH in the anglo-american section of the international Center of Valbonne. I have never seen her getting so involved with her homework and she is so clever! Jerome and Vanessa will take a IQ test soon. They are both looking forward to see all of you very soon.
Love
SOPHIE
SOPHIE
sophie
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 09:31:13 (PDT)
On to summer plans. As of today, I think Melinda, Jess and I will be in North Carolina from July 26 through August 7. Anyone joining us?
Paula
Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 16:17:02 (PDT)
Thanks for the congratulatory messages. We had a very good anniversary. (Yes, it does seem impossible that it was 5 years ago that we were all cavorting around Paula's back yard. Time does funny things. . . )Today we had dinner at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a spot that must have one of the best views in the world. And good food, too! Then we took a walk in the forest. Paula, tell us more about the "stroll of the heifers". And Steve, do send a picture of Jillian as a graduate.
Ramona
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 18:20:26 (PDT)
Me too! Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. What an accomplishment...a union that produced us! Mark and I celebrated our 28th anniversary yesterday...he in Boston at a Gala Event (in a tuxedo) and me in Vermont at a cow event (though I was not in a cow suit as some were). I think this is why I like June so much; so many things to celebrate. Congratulations to Jillian on her graduations. Good to have Steve here for a few hours. Happy Spring to us all.
Paula
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 06:55:29 (PDT)
And a happy fifth anniversary of your fiftieth anniversary, Mom and Dad. It is hard to beleive that it has been almost five years since we all got together to celebrate that on that hot Boston summer day. I hope the next 55 are as happy and productive as the last 55. We are all glad that you got married and had us.
Steve
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 06:22:26 (PDT)
Greetings from Boston. It's kind of a whirlwind trip. Leigh and I arrived last night to watch Jillian graduate from high school today. Leigh is up in Marblehead and I am in Acton. Always nice to see everyone even if it is only for a few hours. We leave early tomorrow morning, and I will get almost a full day of work in. Jillian looks great and happy and we are all proud of her. Perhaps we will post pictures of her in her red graduation gown. Spring is such a nice time of the year here, but I guess that it is a nice time of the year everywhere....
Steve
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 06:18:37 (PDT)
Welcome home, Mom and Dad. Glad all is well. (We enjoyed having Dad here.) Tomorrow Melinda and I are going to Brattleboro to see the "Strolling of the Heifers". Vermont's answer to Spain. Wish we could take you all with us!
Paula
Friday, June 04, 2004 at 16:26:05 (PDT)
We just got home from Ohio. A smooth trip down. Things are fine here, no flooded basement or anything. Have a good trip to Boston, Steve, and my congratulations to Jillian on her graduation.
Ramona
Friday, June 04, 2004 at 15:29:43 (PDT)
Dad left here early this morning. He should be getting to Ohio any time now.
Scott
Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 14:11:01 (PDT)
You'll see me if you venture west! The nursery is going to keep me busy through the summer. And my band was just invited to play at a cool local festival on July 24, for anyone interested in traveling out this way - that would be a good time - great weather and a chance to hear The Overheads, as well. The kids are stoked, cause some pretty fine local bands will be there - they're even bragging on me! -- too weird...
mona
Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 06:58:01 (PDT)
Thank you, all my brethren and sistren. I had a lovely birthday. Melinda filled the house with red flowers, helped me give away my traditional "as many pieces of clothing as I am years old", cook and eat some great food, and initiate my pottery studio. Life is as it should be. Hope to see ALL of you this summer, right? Love from me.......
Paulala
Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 05:04:08 (PDT)
I raise my glass to my lovely sister Paula! Thank you for all you bring to all of us. You're an inspiration and a real gift...rock on big sis! May you have many many more happy returns of this day. I love you,
mona
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 16:48:16 (PDT)
And a Happy Birthday to Paulala from frere Steve. I hope you ARE taking the day off and that you DO go have dinner at the Hamptons (well at least the Northhamptons) with your father and siblings. Whatever you do, I'm sure you will make the best of it. It will be nice to see you this weekend, I'll give you your spankings then. §
Steve
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 06:09:48 (PDT)
I just didn't want to tbe the first! Red Lobster anyone?
Happy Birthday Paulalalala!
Frere Mark
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 05:33:46 (PDT)
Hey, where is everybody? Isn't today someone's birthday? I guess I get to be the first to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULALA!!! I bet you are taking the day off and hanging out with Dad. You should come out to 'hamp and do a birthday dinner with us!
Frere Scott
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 05:30:48 (PDT)
Had a fun time in New York. Thanks to Jeff and aunt Diana for the hospitality. Now back here at work. Had the pleasure of Dad's company at lunch. He is planning on coming out again tomorrow for dinner.
Scott
Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 12:43:13 (PDT)
And I'm writing from NYC...drove down for the weekend to visit Jeff who's doing an internship at IBM for the summer. Liss and Pam are here too...they are off at a comedy show. Great weekend here so far. Plan to get down here some more during the summer.
Hope it's going well there Mom. And hope to see you soon Dad.
Scott
Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 19:59:52 (PDT)
I'm writing from the public library in Centerville, Ohio. Things are good here. Paul is in MA somewhere. Paula has my telephone number at Aunt Evelyn's and, as usual, can probably tell you how either of us can be reached. We'll be home sometime next week.
Ramona
Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 08:03:08 (PDT)
A One Valerita Cluck,was pregnant with the child of the spirit of James Dean,the actor,who passed in a car crash on Semptember 30,1055.She miscarried a few days ago.His soul has since moved on to re-incarnate.
Carrie M.
Friday, May 28, 2004 at 08:58:44 (PDT)
Any One Going to be in greece 04 Summer games?I would love to be there????????
Beth&Greg Straley
Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 19:02:19 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Andrea! Sorry I missed it. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. And welcome to Thea! Fairhaven in July, sounds lovely. I'll be working away in July, I might make it to the east coast in August. I'll be there in early June for Jillian's high school graduation. And in L.A. at the end of July for Rex's eightieth. Perhaps we should all plan to get together for Paul's eightieth in '05. Hard to believe that Jane will be one already. Where does the time go? §
Steve
Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 07:47:12 (PDT)
Things are wonderful here. I will be 'retiring' from Sun at the end of June after 10 great years. I look forward to spending more time with the girls. Jane will be 1 tomorrow. Time really does fly and I don't want to miss out. We'll be spending the month of July in Fairhaven. We can't wait!
Andrea
Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 06:56:27 (PDT)
Melinda is home, safe and sound. Ahhh.
Paula
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 17:55:54 (PDT)
And a HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me too, Andrea. Please give us some news...how are you all doing?
Cousin Paula
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 17:40:18 (PDT)
Yes, Andrea, Happy Birthday indeed! Good to see a message from you, Thea. Keep those messages coming, both of you!
Ramona
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:31:51 (PDT)
Andrea
Happy Birthday
Love Thea,Caitlin,Robert,Greg,JOhn
Thea
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 10:58:03 (PDT)
I wish you a VERRY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jessamyn
Vanessa
Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 11:01:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jess!!! Greetings from California. I'm here at a conference. Hopefully we will run into you somewhere this summer. I hope that Vermont is working well for you and you life is unfolding precisely as you would have it. Love from all of us...
Steve
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 19:21:25 (PDT)
Oh my goodness! I got a mail, my computer woke me, and I see I forgot to wish. So, Happy Birthday! Now back to bed ...
Mark
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 18:58:05 (PDT)
(((((jessamyn o jessamyn))))) ~ love ya sweetie!!
auntie
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 18:55:33 (PDT)
Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Jessamyn, 24-year-old-granddaughter-of-mine, Happy Birthday to you!!
Ramona
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 09:35:39 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jessamyn Z.S.A.!! It doesn't look like I'll be able to make it up there tonight, but hope to see you soon. Party on!
Scott
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 05:17:26 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to my wonderful Jessamyn. Mark and I are driving up to Vermont to help her celebrate with several of her friends, and hopefully an aunt and uncle as well. Thank you, Jess, for the joy and excitement you bring to my life. Hope this year is spectacular for you.
Love from your proud Mama
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 03:19:02 (PDT)
peter I had you down for the 23 may. I quess my dates dont match the persons. in any event I hope you had a good day and look forward to joining you in the ninth decade next year. take care and will see you soon
paul
Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 09:16:30 (PDT)
well happy gay wedding day here in massachusetts! and happy 50th brown v board of education too for that matter ... and yes, if all goes as planned, it looks like we will get the House! the Kitty May House we've been calling it, since she lived there her whole ninetytwo years, and smoke about a million cigarettes there ... i'm over at paula's where we've made strides toward studiodom, notably by moving the treadmill upstairs ... i'm headed back to northampton to put on an outfit and see if i can get on t.v. by being part of the celebration in front of the courthouse. Happy spring! ps mona and mom -- i look forward to talking to you both on the phone and sorry i haven't called yet, another crazy week as you can imagine!
athena
Monday, May 17, 2004 at 04:20:15 (PDT)
Thanks, Scott. My last day is June 30. I start teaching a graduate business class on Monday, go to the Global Healthcare Conference, my new interest, first week of June in DC.
Melinda comes back next Tuesday, May 25, stays for a month or so, and then is back off to Japan for three weeks in July.
We are getting out the motorcycles--must be spring is here for good.
Mark Allan
Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 08:07:53 (PDT)
Finally got a chance to see the inside of Athena and Amy's (soon to be) new house: it has a lot of character and charm; unspoiled, as advertised. Needs a lot of cleaning up, but hey, who doesn't. And a backyard just made for parties. Get those horseshoes and badminton rackets ready.
Good luck on your job search Mark A. (or as much luck as you want, in any case).
Scott
Friday, May 14, 2004 at 13:24:09 (PDT)
Where are you all? Not much to report from here....Melinda returns in 12 days, but who is counting? Mark is in high gear on his job/occupation/vocation search. Jess invited me to a beautiful Mother's Day concert (her Women's Chorus). Me, I am moving forward with my pottery studio.
Paula
Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 16:12:41 (PDT)
It's the morning after. The morning after Mother's Day, that is, and I am still glowing from all the greetings and tributes sent in various ways: some posted on the web site, and some delivered by telephone or the mail carrier. And including some live and growing things delivered by UPS. I am one lucky mother(and grandmother)and I love you all.
Ramona
Monday, May 10, 2004 at 03:00:17 (PDT)
And Happy Mother's Day to MY Mother. This time from California. I spent a day in SF then a another driving down the coast to Big Sur, with a stop at Pebble Beach. I had many nice thoughts of my mother and of the great family that she raised. Wishing you the best....
Steve
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 22:26:15 (PDT)
And here all the while I thought I had the best of all possible Moms!! (((((siblings))))) ~ I love you Mom ~ rock on!
mona
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 11:52:38 (PDT)
Yay, Mom!!!
# 4
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 10:03:32 (PDT)
Happy Mother's day to the best of all possible mothers. Mine! I love you Mom.
Paula
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 04:54:42 (PDT)
Naki I had you down for the 17th of may but I want you to have a happy birthday anyway - and a lot more too. I hope things go well for you and Lee and I hope to see you this summer. Till then take real good care of yourselves. We never celabrated birthays on Dover street so make up for it. love from your buddy
paul
Saturday, May 08, 2004 at 13:23:36 (PDT)
Here we go again...whatever happened to the famous and beloved Doug Sheprowwwwwww and Stefffffffffff?!!?
Hope they read this !
All the best!
.
Arnon Palty
Saturday, May 08, 2004 at 09:32:28 (PDT)
This week I mailed plants to Fertile, Iowa; Snowflake, Arizona; and Brevard, North Carolina. And Black Dirt, somewhere or other. And Truth or Consequences.
mona
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 17:47:11 (PDT)
Watch out! My motorcycle is summer ready and on the road!
Paulala
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 16:38:31 (PDT)
Huh-oh, this time it disappeared and then posted itself, though I wasn't ready. . .What I was going to say was, that since no one seems to have any exciting (or other) news to report, we can just comment on the trivia of the week. Here is mine:
I got an order for a book on depresion from someone whose email address started with "sadsack". Then I sent a book on Islam and World Peace to someone whose first name was JIHAD. Today I got an order from someone in Germany whose real name is Kimberly Clarke. She sounded like an American, so I just wondered if she was so embarassed with a name like that she ran off to Germany.
Now, it's your turn.
Ramona
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 16:17:01 (PDT)
I started this posting and it disappeared, so if two of them eventually show up, blame it on the technology, not on me.
Ramona
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 16:11:02 (PDT)
Jeff is probably too busy having fun with Liss (and taking a final exam as we speak) to read the messages, but he will read them eventually. I just got back late last night; would like to have stayed in Pittsburgh for a few more days but alas I have to work. I had a good conference in Pgh, but not enough play time. Went to an open mike improv theater on Friday night...Liss got to go onstage to play a dead body puppet. Jeff has a new digital SLR camera...canon rebel...just like the one Mark Allan was going to buy (did he get it?). Liss flies back to MA next weekend.
Jeff's Dad
Monday, May 03, 2004 at 05:47:35 (PDT)
(((((JEFF)))))
mona
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 20:40:51 (PDT)
Jeff still stops by here? Happy Birthday, if you do!
Mark
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 16:12:07 (PDT)
Yes, a happy birthday to Aunt Helen as well.
Paula
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 11:37:22 (PDT)
You go, Jeff, 23 and going strong! Hope you had a great trip to Austria and that it was all that you thought it would be. And that you have a nice visit with your Dad and your sister and a great year. I'd say it was about time for another HCI conference in the Pacific Northwest, wouldn't you? And bring your Dad with you. We're proud to have you in the family, Jeff.
Steve
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 09:58:25 (PDT)
Jeff, Twenty-three? Wow! I'm sure you're having a good day. Now surprise us and post a message one of these days. Today would be fine. It was good seeing you at Christmas. Have a good 24th year.
Ramona
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 08:42:54 (PDT)
Nani WE miss you Happy Birthday
Greg&Beth Straley
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 06:26:34 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to little JEFFREY! (and don't forget that I was there to help you safely into this world...or at least to document it) I do believe you are 23 today, and that you are celebrating there with your Dad and Melissa.....good for you. So, tell us all about it? Have a great day.
Love from your auntie Paulala
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 04:24:45 (PDT)
Oh yeah...I meant to ask: your dad did tell you who Sweet Melissa is, didn't he? I mean, like, that it's from the song Sweet Melissa....great song.
How appropriate!
mona
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 16:58:37 (PDT)
(((((Melissa)))))
...I'm so tickled you noticed! I hope it comes out right, and that it brings you a smile!!
mona
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 16:56:11 (PDT)
I relayed Melissa some birthday messages from y'all when I talked with her on the phone last night. She wanted to know if there was a message in color from Mona. (sigh) How about a late color message Mona to bring a little joy to a young girls heart?
Scott
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 14:15:58 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Liss!! I'm here in beautiful Pitsburgh, waiting for you to join me in a couple of days. Also waiting for Jeff to get back from Vienna where he is at a conference, so we can celebrate all the birthday children. Happy birthday to you too Al. You should throw another party sometime.
Scott
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 15:33:21 (PDT)
Add my good wishes to all the others, Melissa. I was there when you emerged into this world and it was a very special day, not just for you, but for many of us.
And happy birthday, also, to Alex, who is a few more than sixteen. Alex, if you ever read this page, let us know and we'll shower you will good wishes.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 13:27:48 (PDT)
happy birthday to melissa, who is an inspiration to us all!
athena
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 07:34:24 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melissa! I hope this next year, your seventeenth, is even better than the sixteen that have come before. And I hope that we get a chance to visit this summer or sometime soon....
Steve
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 07:19:48 (PDT)
Happy birthday wishes to Sweet Melissa!!
And I hope your dreams come true, athena! You sure deserve it~
mona
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 06:41:20 (PDT)
We wish you a happy 16 birthday!!
Vanessa&Jerome
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 02:30:11 (PDT)
A Happy Birthday to Melissa, who, if I count correctly, is sweet sixteen today! Wishing you the happiest (and sumnniest) of birthdays. It would be wonderful if you would take a moment and let us all know what you are up to these days. Hope you have a great day, and a great year.
Love from Auntie Paula
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 02:24:23 (PDT)
exciting news flash! i found a house i want to buy in northampton! it's relativiely cheap for in town (around the corner from hawley street) and it has a big back yard that abuts woods, the dyke (no joke)(or: as many jokes as you like) and cornfields. it was owned by a woman named kitty may who lived there for her entire ninety years and is now for sale by her grandson who miraculously considers it a burden (okay it needs some work) and is only asking 200,000 (a veritable steal in this town). It has three bedrooms and a big attic, a very well established garden (including grape arbor) and an actual coal/gas/wood burning stove (coal scuttle in basement). we're hoping to put an offer in when we "officially" see it this weekend, which is where you could potentially come in. I didn't think i would find something this fast, and so haven't yet saved much for the downpayment. so don't be surprised to get a phone call from little sister begging and pleading and promising all manner of good times in our huge backyard. Really. Every little bit helps. Repayment to your specifications. I never wanted anything so much in my life. and i think it's going to work. and i can't wait to have you all over to work on it i mean visit. more later from
soon to be homeowner athena the shameless
Monday, April 26, 2004 at 21:15:39 (PDT)
welcome home to all my well travelled brethren ! i'm glad everyone and their luggage mad it safe. i've been very busy with spring and various jobs, and yesterday we threw a fiftieth birthday kind-of-a-surprise party for my good friend linda shaw to which many dignitaries up to and including the mayor of northampton came (every body loves linda shaw!) and people gamely hung around our burgeoning garden in spite of the damp chill (well, at least they hung around outside while the mayor was there), then they all came inside to get warm and eat of the many delicious dishes (mostly amy's) (note to scott (and family) -- leftover pad thai ...) and we sang the theme from hawaii 5-0h as a birthday song. I'm really glad everyone has had such exciting travels and that those of us who stayed home are having some good excitement too. Mona i can't wait to hear about your gig, and your new garden too. Good health to betsy, and all her kin (that's us!)
athena
Monday, April 26, 2004 at 07:59:13 (PDT)
Paul arrived home exactly on schedule. He reports that the trip was long, but it was worth it. No luggage was left behind he says he had a great meal on the plane!
Ramona
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 20:37:18 (PDT)
Welcome home, Paula and family. I'll call you soon for all the details. I'll be leaving in a few hours to drive to Greenville, SC to pick up your dad. We're having great weather, too. Perfect for yard sales.
Ramona
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 13:33:46 (PDT)
Home again, safe and sound. Lovely to see Melinda, and London. The London Eye is like a huge ferris wheel, but it takes 30 minutes for a complete revolution, with 25 people per capsule. Amazing.
And Jamie Remar was in my class.
New zip codes in Newton, huh? Do tell.
Oh, and spring has officially arrived in Acton. Yipee!
Paula
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 12:25:09 (PDT)
The last of the Visitors are on their way home!
Those Left Behind
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 07:01:21 (PDT)
I knew both Liza and Katy Remar... Liza was in the class of 70 and Katy in the class of 68. See, it's not a small world, just a big neighborhood...§
Steve
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 07:51:21 (PDT)
What's the London Eye?
In the blast from the past department, I met a gal from Newton at the nursery yesterday: one of the Remar clan - Liza. We had quite an interesting talk...seemes Michael is now a surgeon in a town outside of Nashua N.H.
Also, did you know, Newton has had it's zip codes changed?!
Have a great day, all!
mona
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 06:50:15 (PDT)
Our last day in London, and the weather is perfect! Sunny and dry. We spent the morning wandering through the markets, came here (Melinda's flat) for another lovely lunch, and now we are off to see more sights. Tonight we have reservations on the London Eye, then perhaps dinner and dancing at a Greek restaurant. Tomorrow morning we head back across the pond. Ah, vacation.
Paula
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 06:14:26 (PDT)
I'm glad the sun is shining on you and grandfather, Vanessa. I already miss you all very much. And I'm sure the sun will shine soon in London. My luggage finally arrived yesterday, so my days are sunnier, too. §
Steve
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 11:45:14 (PDT)
Wednesday in London. More walking, more rain, and more of lovely Melinda's company. We have gone to some fun eating establishments, seen Buckingham Palace, visited museums and pottery shops, hopped on and off the tube many times, and are still having a great time. The sun is sure to come out tomorrow, as it always is in France.
Paula
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 11:16:10 (PDT)
Steve, any word on your luggage?
Ramona
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 06:38:37 (PDT)
Every body left france, but not grand-father. We are still having fun. Here in france the sun is almost alwais up.
Vanessa
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 05:04:10 (PDT)
Alas, we are home safe and sound. But guess what, no luggage! They won't tell me where it is this time, only that it did not get on the plane in Amsterdam. I guess the three hour layover wasn't long enough. Other than the luggage, it was a great trip. Many thanks to those who made it possible. Now, to bed....§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 12:48:50 (PDT)
No adventures here, just had my first chance to have a fire in the back yard yesterday...I'm carving out a spot for my own woodland garden, inspired by the "Garden In Spring" class I took at work last week. This weekend is my first chance to catch my breath since I started work in Feb...now taxes are behind me, as is the annual Gig, and the first half of the Spring Rush at the nursery.
They've got me doing customer data entry, and I've been noticing some things: last month most of our plants were going to places like North Carolina and Virginia. Last week it was to places like New Jersey and Massachusetts (yes, a couple to Newton!) and Maine, and even Alaska!!
Betsy got her Learner's Permit and Paul is now running track! Miranda had a bad sore throat and went to the Dr, convinced it was Strep. Their tests were negative, and they wouldn't give her anything for the pain, so she suffered for a while, till big Mama got on the phone and got them to at do something!! They prescribed antibiotics...3 days later the results from the 'other' lab came back, and yes, it's strep. Harumph.
I hope some of you will come out to visit this way, this summer! My bower is taking shape: you should see it!!! I mean it.
mona
Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 08:25:55 (PDT)
Welcome there, Steve and Ana. Melinda met us in London and escorted us to our hotel. We walked everywhere today (yes, in the rain) and are now drying off and sitting in her dorm room. And she is going to make us supper! A fine flight, and great company. Will post more as our adventures unfold
Paula
Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 08:02:21 (PDT)
Well, we are in Amsterdam waiting to get on the plane to Seattle. Another great trip comes to a close. No matter how long we stay, it never seems long enough. Special thanks to Vanessa, who got up at 5:00 this morning to take us to the airport with her Papa, and to all who made the trip a pleasant one. §
Steve & Ana
Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 23:57:21 (PDT)
We are leaing at FIVE in the morning... We don't want to for two reasons: Its TO early and we DON'T want to leave! We are going to a restaraunt soon... My papa will leave a message later i'm sure, I'm gonna go! -Ana and (maybe) her papa
Ana and my Papa
Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 11:51:12 (PDT)
Bon Voyage to Paula and Mark Allan, who have left to join Melinda in London. That means half of our family of 8 (and about half of the grandchildren)are out of the country! Next year it is our turn, Scott, Mona and Athena.
We stay-at-homes welcome regular (or at least frequent) check-ins, so don't forget us.
Ramona
Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 03:28:44 (PDT)
Welcome to France Paul,
Yesterday, the fondator of the free software foundation from MIT gave a conference nearby if you are interested you can consult the following web site:
http://www.fsf.org/home.html
See you soon
Sophie
sophie
Friday, April 16, 2004 at 03:46:49 (PDT)
Thanks for the play-by play description Dad! It's almost as good as being there. Let's hear it for Steve's generosity and Mark's savoir faire! I hope you got a chance to tell your Pope joke ("I don't know who that guy with the hat is, but the guy standing next to him is Joe")
I ate at Durgin Park in Boston yesterday - it's just like I remember it from 40 years ago.
Scott
Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 14:05:21 (PDT)
Wow!
Ramona
Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 03:21:45 (PDT)
here I sit looking at the board,hoping I do not make a mistake in typing and wanting to be communicative. we just (about an hour ago) got back and it is raining in Juan Les Pins.Thanks to the generosity of Steve and to Mark's savoir faire we found a road to Rome and it was spectacular. We found Melinda Rose on the way and what a joy it was to have her with us. What did we do in Rome you ask? Well the first stop was the hotel since we got there late and it was a very nice place and was one of the very nice things Steve provided us with. But after breakfast the fun began. We found the river tever (which I thought the tigress ran through Rome) and drove north to the vatican. Boy was there a lot of people there and you had to be screened to get into the square. After we made ir we were milling around the huge crowd and looked up at the platform in front of the church (St.Peters) and saw what looked like a string of brides waiting in an apparent line.As poeple filed by we got a glimpse of a man seated wearing a white hat (later we saw the white robe also) Of course it turned out to be the pope (pont. maxinus as the signs told us) blessing the newly weds. As he was wheeled into his vehicle the crowd rose, cheered and scrambled for a place along the path to get a closer glims of him. Not knowing what was going on we missed it but I think Mark got a distant picture of him. After all that excitement we got into a huge line ( it was how we spent a lot of time) and got to climb to the top of the cathedral. Steve and I took the elevator for the first 2 hundred stairs, and then walked up the nest 323. I just barely made it and was really weasing when I got there. It really was impressive and I guessed by the work it must have taking half the populace must have been involved in the structure and thousands of artists in the art work. After seeing all this we desended to the basement of the basilica and saw what was advertised as St Peters tomb and the resting place ot some other popes. Then Steve Melinda Mark and I decided to make our was to the coloseum. It was further than I could walk ( we did a ton of that) so a taxi brought us there. Another huge line and wait but we finally got in and I was embodied with the images of lions and gladiators doing battle The place was so huge I do not see how spectators could get a view of what was going on. But I guess they did. Perhaps the other half of the populace was involve in buildinf this grand and at the time magnificent ediface. We returned be taxi ti where we parked the cars and Mark took off trying to Melinda to where she was suposed to be but that is another story.
paul
Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 02:06:50 (PDT)
Nothing noteworthy is happening here, but it's about time for some word from the European travelers, so Steve, or Mark, or Paul or Melinda, write and bring us up to date.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 15:01:16 (PDT)
Well, the news from here is that it turns out that Easter and the Monday after are pretty big holidays over here. Everything is closed and all the people are walking on the promenades looking at each other and at us. We are going to pay our respects to Easter by heading south(east) to Rome. We are going to stop and see Melinda on the way and maybe take her with us. So, that's the news and the weather. §
Steve
Monday, April 12, 2004 at 04:32:27 (PDT)
Give us the vacation news from Antibes! Please.
Paula
Monday, April 12, 2004 at 03:47:24 (PDT)
Announcing the arrival of Jillian and Dad to Antibes. One of them brought the beautiful weather with them. Happy Easter everyone, and happy (egg) hunting....§
Steve
Sunday, April 11, 2004 at 02:57:34 (PDT)
He's Riviera-bound.
Ramona
Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 12:30:42 (PDT)
Well, my luggage to seem to have arrived no worse for wear. And so did the sun. Beautiful Saturday in Antibes to welcome Jillian who comes this afternoon and Dad who comes tomorrow. I think we are going to go to Italy to visit with Melinda on Tuesday. Hope all is well across the pond.
Steve
Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 03:59:10 (PDT)
Steve, you're not in a bad place to replenish your wardrobe.
Ramona
Friday, April 09, 2004 at 03:32:58 (PDT)
What well traveled clothes Steve has. I wonder if they are doing any sight-seeing in Tokyo.
Paulala
Friday, April 09, 2004 at 03:18:36 (PDT)
All of my Papa's cloths are in tokyo... Along with a little green man... bye!
Ana
Friday, April 09, 2004 at 01:12:13 (PDT)
Steve, what is it about you and your luggage? Tokyo? Wish I was there enjoying the sun and family with you. Do keep us posted so we can enjoy from afar.
Paula
Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 11:29:12 (PDT)
Greetings from Antibes.... We are here safe and sound, at least most of us. Missing in action is my large suitcase. Again. At least this time we know where it is. Tokyo. Oh well, everything else worked out fine and we are glad to be here and looking forward to having the others arrive, one by one. We'll keep you posted...§
Steve & Ana
Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 10:12:23 (PDT)
Greetings from Amsterdam. We made the long part of the trip, and are now in town waiting to go back to the airport to make the connection to Nice. We'll be there this afternoon.
Happy Birthday to Cameron! Sorry we are late. Hope it was great and that you got all that you wished for.
More later...§
Steve & Ana
Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 01:33:58 (PDT)
Yes, bon voyage. Are you going to see my little Melinda? Perhaps our paths will cross. We will be in London 4/17 thru 4/24. Happy trails!
Paula
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 17:05:33 (PDT)
Bon voyage to Steve and Ana on your way to France. I wish you a safe and enjoyable journey. Keep in touch.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 10:17:20 (PDT)
My little friend cameron I hope you had a happy birthday and have a great year from your good friend buddy. I will see you this summer to give you your five wacks. Till then be good. You are my kind of guy.
paul
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 20:14:01 (PDT)
Cameron, if you're reading this, shame on you! Get away from the computer and go outside and play. Above all, have a happy birthday!
Ramona
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 17:59:15 (PDT)
HAPPY FIFTH BIRTHDAY, CAMERON SCOTT!
Love, Great Auntie Paulala
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 16:04:48 (PDT)
Way to go, Melinda, you worldly young lady you. I hope little old Northampton isn't too boring for you when you get back here. Would love to see some pictures.
After work I'm going to go wish Cameron a happy birthday - I will pass along wishes from all of you. And give him his musical card and Power Ranger Dyno-Thunder action figure (don't tell).
Liss and I will be in Pittsburgh for Jeff's birthday (May 2) as well as a pathology conference around the same time. Also would like to make it to NC this summer, not sure when exactly.
Scott
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 11:17:01 (PDT)
happy belated birthday to pam, and congatulations on a fun dounding trip to melinda, i'm glad you had such a good time
athena
Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 21:40:46 (PDT)
there is nothing like casually browsing the messageboard and finding one's name posted all over it. It is wonderful to have so many caring relatives, speaking of which... I am especially thankful, at present, to those who have made this trip so personal, so exciting, and of course I am always grateful for a little pampering. Jie and i started off in brussels, visiting with sandra, pierre and their children, and i think here i should mention bilou, the music, the house, the food and especially the people were far more than i had hoped for. and then we went on to nancy's with her collection of treasures, more good food, wonderful view (can the sound of birds singing count as part of a view?) and wonderful stories of her travels. This was followed by a last minute trip to cologne (or more accurately neuss)where we met more of marks friends from brussels. all i can say is the audrey was one of the most kind hearted people i have ever met, and of course there was aelx, and the children. We have spent the past four nights here with dagmar and volkmar. this included more pampering, more delicious food, and i must say a wonderful tour of hamburg. I feel as though i would have missed so much of it if not for them. today we saw many thousands of containers on the port where buddy once worked so many years ago. this entire trip has had a filling of stepping into the past, but not mine, and not one i could have ever known. i am hearing stories about great sections of your (my relatives) lives that i have never known. it is so easy to forget that everyone's life consists of so much history, and to have so many reminders is wonderful. i'm sorry, i dont mean to dominate the message board, but I did want to let everyone know how i am doing, and to say thank you to those who have made all of this possible, both relatives and new (i hope) friends. i have found on this trip two of my favorite things, people and conversation, and both have been such a pleasure. it almost makes travel seem like just an excuse. thank you all, love you all,
melinda
Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 18:31:42 (PDT)
bumping these boards up
anime dude
Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 19:55:41 (PST)
Thanks for the birthday greetings! I hope everyone is well...
Pam
Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 12:12:43 (PST)
I am soo glad to know that Steven and Ana are comming next Thrusday!!
Vanessa
Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 10:36:30 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Pam! You are officially twice as old as you were when you lived with us in Auburn. My, my, where does the time go? Too bad you weren't here yesterday, you could have gone to see the Overheads with me last night. They sounded great as usual. That is Mona's band, by the way. They play every March (except that yesterday was April).
Happy Travels to Melinda and friend. Maybe we will run into you in Italy next week. Five days until we leave and counting. Exciting. §
Steve
Friday, April 02, 2004 at 06:47:18 (PST)
Happy Birthday from me too, Pam. What great celebration do you have planned? Hope it involves good people, presents, and lots of sunshine. You deserve it.
Love, Auntie Paula
Friday, April 02, 2004 at 06:07:43 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Pam. Hope you aren't too busy to take time out and celebrate.
Word comes that Melinda and friend Gia are in the general area of Hamburg, Germany, enjoying their time off from school in London. Maybe somewhere along their tour of the continent they'll send something to this board, or maybe we'll have to wait till they're back home to hear about their adventures. Hang onto your (heavy) backpacks, girls, and take in all the wonderful sights and sounds.
Ramona
Friday, April 02, 2004 at 03:37:58 (PST)
