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We're fine, haven't lost electricity, just the cable. This too shall pass (and soon, I hope).
Ramona
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 05:40:39 (PDT)
What about Mom and Dad? Wind and rain? Did your yard and basement dry out from the last hurricane? Wet from this one? (Also, congratulations Mona, how is the new job)?
Paula
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 02:59:28 (PDT)
About Al: I have sent him an email asking him to check in, but no reply yet.
Ramona
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 08:21:48 (PDT)
The Mississippi coast must have gotten hit pretty hard. If anyone hears any news from Albert perhaps they could post something here.
Scott
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 07:13:24 (PDT)
I sure hope Uncle Al and family are surviving the storm(s) alright!
mona
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 06:42:58 (PDT)
Steve? Mark? What about Mark Friedman? :) I am indebted and grateful to all three for sending my dad my way....I never get enough of ya, dad...
I start my job tomorrow - testing Office applications in Hindic languages. Thanks for the good wishes, and good luck to me!
mona
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:59:59 (PDT)
Good question: "Where's Mark?" the kids are asking.
I've been elected General Secretary of the parents'association at Vanessa's school. She's a real teenager now and she adjusted so quickly to her brand new way of life. So weird to see her with 15 year old kids. Wait till you see her Mark!
Hope everyone is fine. Sending you lots of sunshine from the riviera.
Love
sophie
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:15:39 (PDT)
It's always a pleasure to have you, Dad. And the place is always a bit empty after you leave. So you hurry back, y'hear? We're glad you made it back to the hurricane's path before it got there. Remember to button down those hatches....§
Steve (and Mark)
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:14:53 (PDT)
Steve? Steve! What about Mark? Who brought you out here? Who took you back to the airport? Who was at all four of the Sox games?
But, yes, we are all indebted to Steve for making it possible. Just let's remember to tell him next time we want to go to Red Sox WINS, not just Red Sox games!
It was great having you out here, Panos. We hadn't seen back to back games since Yaz got hit #3000, against the Yankees. Reggie Jackson brought him in the ball, and George Scott, wearing a Yankee #5, came out and gave him a hug.
See you in Boston in late October ...
Mark
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 13:15:36 (PDT)
back home again. I am indebted to steve for making it possible to see some red sox games and the grandchildren on yhr west coast. Thanks steve so much. Also it was a good summer and I dont believe I will ever forget it or the feeling that I am so lucky. I thought my kids were great, but the next generation is just as good. Panos
paul
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 12:48:50 (PDT)
The game I went to I would (honestly) guess it was about 30% Red Sox fans. Even the Seattle transplants were rooting for the Sox, I'd say.
It was great to have so many of my relations at the dinner table tonight. I was a bit late getting going (so what else is new?) and we're just chowing down on the Apple Crisp right now....life is good.
mona
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 21:02:40 (PDT)
So how many of that bunch of baseball fans were cheering for the Red Sox and how many for the Mariners?
Ramona
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 14:58:21 (PDT)
You will have to ask Dad and Mark about the Red Sox. They are at the game now. That is four in a row for them. Ana and I, on the other hand, are having a nice quiet cloudy Sunday at home. Doing the laundry, cleaning the house and doing homework. It's been a very nice visit with Dad, who will be headed out to Mona's for dinner tonight. I have a nice picture of Steve, Ana, Dad, Mark, Mona, Tim, Paul and Besty at the baseball game on Thursday. Maybe I'll share it sometime. Hope everyone is having a very nice end of the summer/beginning of Fall. §
Steve
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 13:57:53 (PDT)
So, what about those Red Sox?
Paula
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 12:41:13 (PDT)
Water, what water? The sun is shining brightly today. I choose to believe that the prediction of another hurricane is just rumor. Brevard Schools have already had two "snow days". Most roadways are now open. Asheville is still suffering from a broken down water processing system, or something.
I am thinking of what we all, and especially the Hansons, were going through this time 3 years ago. I guess we might all do as Christine liked to do: hold hands and sing about love and happy families.
Ramona
Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 12:45:57 (PDT)
Well, I can't speak for Mom, but Dad's out here in Seattle, and he says the whole yard's been flooded - never seen the water so deep/wide...
mona
Friday, September 10, 2004 at 14:15:41 (PDT)
Mom and Dad, so what about these rains I keep hearing about?
Paula
Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 16:12:03 (PDT)
Welcome there, Mark. Hope your drive was an easy one. Did you arrive to lots of rain? It is way to quiet here. How are the rest of you all doing with this season of new beginnings?
Paula
Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 17:10:15 (PDT)
Mark arrived in Brevard late last night as scheduled.
Happy birthday Philip. I hope it doesn't rain on your parade, or picnic or birthday party (or commute to work). If it does, Let a smile be your umbrella. . .
Ramona
Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 05:41:44 (PDT)
Four days without a new message. I must do something about that!
Well, the Seattle kids (Betsy, Paul and Ana) start a new school year tomorrow. Best wishes for their "re-entry" as they say in Europe.
We have been alone for the last week, after 6 weeks of company. Empty nest all over again. But Mark is on his way down from Massachusetts in the camper-bus, and if he hurries he will get here before the fringes of the well-publicized hurricane gives us some rain. Oops, too late; I see that the rain has started. We took advantage of yesterday's perfect weather to get in a walk in the woods.
Thanks, Scott for the photo of Athena and Amy's house. It looks great.
Oh yes, I forgot to acknowlege the college kids among us who will be starting on this academic venture (Melissa and Jillian) and those who are in the middle or last part of it: Melinda, Jeffrey and Pam. So what can I tell them, but Show up (every day), Pay attention and Persevere. You'll be glad you did.
Ramona
Monday, September 06, 2004 at 07:49:49 (PDT)
Yes, good luck to you (I mean us) all!
Paulala
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 14:23:34 (PDT)
Good Luck, Mona! Good Luck, Vanessa! Good Luck, Jerome! 'Tis the season for changes. Fall is about to fall and all....§
Steve
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 10:21:07 (PDT)
Good luck Mona.
Jerome went back to school today and it was Vanessa's first day of junior high! and back to football too, of course.
Take good care
sophie
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 10:03:32 (PDT)
Here come good vibes to surround you...
Mama Ramona
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 03:49:41 (PDT)
I've got an interesting interview coming up tomorrow - put out some good vibes for me, if you would!
mona
Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 18:54:20 (PDT)
Yes, indeed, we arrived okay. In fact, it turned out to be a very good day. While sitting on the tarmack in Charlotte, waiting for a gate to open up, I received a phone call informing me that we won the trial which took up the first part of the summer. Then we were bumped up to first class for the remainder of the trip at no extra charge (it pays to ask). Then we landed to perfect weather in Seattle, 72 degrees and 100 mile visibility. The sun was setting and the full moon rising. Life is good. Everything was so perfect that I hardly noticed that my golf clubs ended up in Pittsburgh. Hardly noticed? Who am I kidding, I expected it. It's a good thing I'm not coming to Seattle for a golf tournament. I'm assured that they will be here by noon tomorrow.
Thanks Mom and Dad for a great relaxing visit. I hope we see you before too long....§
Steve
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 22:32:48 (PDT)
we arrived ok
ana
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 22:13:30 (PDT)
The last message posted itself before I was finished. Why? Maybe I hit the enter button or something...Anyway, we enjoyed showing Steve and Ana the quiet (slow? boring?) pastimes of little old Brevard and we did have the fun of Paul's birthday at Twin Dragons (complete with a balloon and about 8 Chinese servers singing), and a scrabble tournament (?) afterwards. So land safely, Steve and Ana, and Mark, the latch-string is out.
Ramona
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 16:42:38 (PDT)
Well, we waved Steve and Ana on their way to Seattle, and soon began to feel that "empty nest" thing. But then we remembered that Mark will return for a few days before the week is out, so we didn't have a need to feel sad.
Ramona
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 16:36:42 (PDT)
Well, we waved Steve and Ana on their way to Seattle, and soon began to feel that "empty nest" thing. But then we remembered that Mark will return for a few days before the week is out, so we didn't have a need to feel sad.
Ramona
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 16:36:41 (PDT)
hoooo boy! I can't wait to celebrate Athena's 80th birthday next year!!
Sad to see the Olympics coming to an end. I think they should be held in Greece every year, don't you?
mona
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 15:54:43 (PDT)
The greatest present was to have Jerome and Vanessa here. and remember I told you you would be best friend in 8 years. panos
paul
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 15:19:09 (PDT)
Even though I have a hard time believing I am the greatest I thank you all for making me feel that way. As long as they are as good as this let the birthdays come. Oh by the way I gave my next birthday to Athena so let me be the first to wish you a happy birthday. ps
paul
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 15:16:35 (PDT)
Glad you made it home, Jerome and Vanessa. Jerome, I hope you are using the OUTSIDE of the house, like I used to! Have a great last week of vacation. Ana and I leave for Seattle tomorrow.
Steve
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 14:50:20 (PDT)
First of all, Happy Birthday to a great person, Paul. Thanks to you to make the kids so happy and well. Jerome adjusted and installed his bike all by himself. He played baseball "like steven used to" so he said (with a tennis ball onto the house's walls) while Vanessa was snoring! She had fantastic vacations, and she'd rather like Berkeley than Standford! as she told me. Got to find a good job soon! Thank you to all of you you're such a great family. How was your play Melissa? Will we get to see some photos on this web site?
Take good care
Love
Sophie
sophie
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 14:06:44 (PDT)
Me, too, I arrived OK. Now sitting at Mark and Paula's getting some R&R.
Mark
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 10:05:46 (PDT)
Thanks, Jerome, for letting us know.
Ramona
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 08:44:18 (PDT)
we arived ok
Jerome
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 07:50:51 (PDT)
((((((Dad)))))
mona
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 17:43:37 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to The Greatest from me, too!
And a Bon Voyage to Vanessa and Jerome, who lifted off at 19:46 headed east. You, too, are The Greatest! Even if it may surprise you ... I miss you already, and the Vanagon seems too quiet! Wherever you go, remember your Papa loves you!
Mark
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 17:09:27 (PDT)
And bon voyage, Vanessa and Jerome. It was great seeing you, and I can't wait until the next time. Maybe Paris in November? Say hi to Sophie for us...
Steve
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 08:06:43 (PDT)
Yeah, Dad, even though you are in the other room, let me take this opportunity to thank you for 79 great years. Well, at least 52 of them. I hope you birthday finishes as well as it started. 79 spankings times 6 kids, 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Man, that is a lot of spankings.
Steve
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 08:05:53 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! As you can see, your progeny all conspired to make sure you did not spend even one day in August without the company of as many of us as possible. Pretty good, huh? Just goes to show how much we all love and appreciate you, and especially how much we all enjoy those wonderful breakfasts you make for us. Now that this day has arrived, enjoy your birthday as you deserve to. HAVE FUN! And now we can officially start planning for the big 80 next year. I love you, Dad. You really are the greatest.
Paula, number one daughter.
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 04:40:55 (PDT)
Vanessessa and Jeromeo: Have a great time at the Bronx Zoo, and say hello to the gorillas for me. Have a safe trip back to France. I will miss you. Love,
Paulala
Friday, August 27, 2004 at 16:10:21 (PDT)
We are here. Alive and well. Enjoying the peacefulness in Brevard. We spent the day at the Biltmore Estate. Very relaxing and interesting. Well, for Steve anyway. Ana was just a wee bit bored, though she would never admit it. We have lots of activities planned for the nezt four days, and we will head back west on Monday. This is the first time we have had Mom and Dad to ourselves in NC. It is different, but nice. We recommend it. We have had word from Mark that the hard part of his journey is over and that it should be smooth sailing from here. Look for Mark at least in Boston early next week. That is of course, unless you are looking for him in NYC this weekend.
Steve & Ana
Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 20:53:11 (PDT)
How come we haven't heard from Steve and Ana?
Paula
Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 11:29:07 (PDT)
It is Mark and V and J who are travelling via VW bus in the direction of DC where they hope to acquire updated passports for the kids. They expect to fly out of NY on Saturday. They are prepared to stay wherever they need to between now and then. They have a tent and air mattresses and the comfort (?) of the bus. I'll sure Mark will keep us informed of their progress and plans. (Won't you Mark?)
Ramona
Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 15:18:34 (PDT)
So, who is traveling and where are they headed?
Paula
Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 14:58:34 (PDT)
Well, First stop in the Virginia Welcome Center after 2 hours and 125 miles. A leisurely lunch, and then on our way again!
Road Warriors
Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 12:24:36 (PDT)
Hey, Dad! For your birthday I'm trying to arrange for the Little Boston kids to win the World Series! The North Kitsap 14 years old babe ruth team is playing in Wilson, North Carolina this week - with the final game on Saturday! It has quite a few of the kids Paul played with, but couldn't join, because of being born on the cutoff day...
Anyway, it's been raining like crazy here (oddly enough), and I'm getting around to sorting through old paperwork and stuff...such fun!
Steve, I picked up the things from Dancing Brush, and will find a way to get them to you when you get home. Hope you're having fun!!
mona
Monday, August 23, 2004 at 16:30:22 (PDT)
Ah, vacation.
Paula
Friday, August 20, 2004 at 16:19:25 (PDT)
Second try's a charm. After a trip from Charlotte to Asheville, a bit of circling, and a return to Charlotte, USAir decided to deliver Ana and Steve to Asheville early this afternoon. Took them just a little longer from Charlotte to Asheville than Vanessa's and my detoured route yesterday. But they did not get to sllep through it as Vanessa did most of the way. Now we are working on the home stretch of the vacation.
Mark
Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:22:05 (PDT)
Mark and Vanessa are back in Brevard after numerous mini-adventures between here and Charlotte. We've only begun to hear about Vanessa's 2 weeks at camp in the San Juan Islands. Soon Ana will be here to tell us more. Don't miss the plane Steve. We'll see you tomorrow after your all-nighter.
Ramona
Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11:53:59 (PDT)
Well, we dropped Vanessa off at the airport. She is winging her way east as we speak. And her papa is already waiting for her at the other end. We would have been much sadder to see her go if we weren't going to be on the same flight tomorrow. So all's well that ends well. Or all's well that begins well. Oh well, All's Well. I better hit the hay before I get giddy (giddier?). §
Steve & Ana
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 23:20:01 (PDT)
We had a wonderful 24 hours w/ two lovely young ladies! Fortune cookies and beachcombing and hair combing and pottery painting and picking up cousins (Vanessa is the champ) and french braiding and 21 (thousand) questions and Othello and the Olympics (OK, that was just me...) and The Simpsons and napping (that was me too) and on to the ferry into Steve's welcoming arms! Not in that order.
Thanks for coming girls! Hope to see you again soon.
mona
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 10:11:39 (PDT)
hi to my sis Aya Takamura and happy Birthday!!!
fr:(maya_orihara2001@yahoo.com)
Maya Takamura
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 00:45:59 (PDT)
Hello there! I'm finding a nice chatter
Maya Takamura
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 00:42:11 (PDT)
So, how was camp?
Paulala
Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 17:50:18 (PDT)
We came back from French camp and now we are at Mona's house!
V&A
Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 13:52:43 (PDT)
i don't know ho she is
jerome
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 20:27:06 (PDT)
This is a very good question! What a great photo! Hello Jerome We can see you having a great time. Love
Sophie
sophie
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 08:06:17 (PDT)
Who's the babe? :)
mona
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 07:36:36 (PDT)
WOW! How handsome that young man looks...but would I expect any less from a member of the family? Hope it was fun in Atlanta. No hurricane?
Mona (or Paul), what kind of books do you like?
Paulala
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 03:31:57 (PDT)
Wow, Jerome!!! I bet you would have rather had a foul ball. Not me. You go get 'em, Jerome. See you next week...§
Steve
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 22:21:55 (PDT)
Well, we made it to a Brave game. Atalanta lost, but they did score one. So did Jerome: Go to www.atlantabraves.com/fanfoto, select Friday the 13th's game, then gallery 11. Look at the 2nd column, 10th row!
Mark
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 22:17:36 (PDT)
Help!! I'm looking for suggestions for a book (or two) for Paul to read en route...email me with any favorites you'd like to suggest! Looks like we'll be leaving out Sunday morning.
mona
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 19:35:55 (PDT)
Help!! I'm looking for suggestions for a book (or two) for Paul to read en route...email me with any favorites you'd like to suggest! Looks like we'll be leaving out Sunday morning.
mona
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 18:56:37 (PDT)
Mona,
It's still albert@e9usn.com, but barring that, it's albert@sharpton.org
Looking forward.....but you better hurry cause I will be away from computer until Monday evening starting at 0800 tomorrow. Well, my cell phone number is 228-327-3952. Can't you tell I am tres excited??? ;)
albert
Albert Sharpton
Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 19:39:46 (PDT)
Al, I just tried to email you, but I think I must not have your current email address...please drop me a line and we shall see what we can arrange!
mona
Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 17:18:42 (PDT)
Mona......
Wowow you sure know how to make a heart jump, doncha??
But in answer to your question "Al?" well I can think of nothing more exciting than having you and whoever you can get aboard to "come on down"!!!! If you can find time to spend with us old people, that would be wonderful.....
As long as it is not prior to Tuesday Aug 17th....We will be in north Alabama visiting family and attending a family reunion until then. After that, the coast is clear.......literally!
If you do decide to come either email me or call me.
Hugs to all the other members of the Stylos clan. You guys travel so much it is hard to keep up with you all.......but I do try;))
albert
Albert Sharpton
Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 21:42:45 (PDT)
Come on down, Mona. The wells are never dry in this part of the world, though we are enjoying our fourth day of sun and NO HUMIDITY right now.
I was slated to bring the skittles board, but at the last minute had to leave it out due to space restrictions. The tentative plan is to bring it back, after I drop the kids of in N.Y on the 28th.
Now ... Get packing!
Mark
Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 07:43:23 (PDT)
I've got a one day landscaping job (today), and then I'll be getting down to brass tacks. Looks like the road trip os a go and me and Paul (and maybe Betsy - you could probably twist her arm) will be heading out this coming weekend. The tentative plan is to include both NC and Mass in a grand swing. Maybe also including Mississippi. Al? I'll email as appropriate. Starting tomorrow. Unless I turn around and the well is actually dry....
mona
Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 07:33:37 (PDT)
Thanks for the info Naki. The family tree needs a lot of updating. If you don't mind, you could send some or all of the following for both your kids and your grandchildren: date of birth, place of birth, name of spouse, date and place of marriage. You can email it to me at the address below. Anyone who has information for other branches of the family can do the same (need lots of info for Helmars, Roses, Straleys, etc.) If there is any information you don't want listed in a public place, just say so.
What's the plan Mona? Coming east?
scott@stylos.net
Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 05:35:42 (PDT)
If you are putting together a family tree, there is the Hanson side of the family.
C. lee Hanson married Eunice Katherine Marguerite Stylos, January 15, 1955. Two Children: Kathryn Lee Hanson, born February 1, 1961; Peter Burton
Hanson, born January 24, 1969, Deceased 9/11/01.
Do you want to go on further.
Naki
Monday, August 09, 2004 at 22:35:26 (PDT)
Does anyone know if the skittles board ever found it's way to NC?
mona
Monday, August 09, 2004 at 19:20:54 (PDT)
I'm safely home as well. I went to Vancouver to see the International Fireworks Competition Grand Finale. Sweden won by beating out China and Spain. I have never seen fireworks quite like that before. And I had forgotten just how many people 500,000 was. Just like Woodstock except dry and mostly sober and straight. Very impressive. Certainly more impressive than the Blue Angels who kept buzzing me as I was trying to mow the lawn today. I was glad that they were ours, but it made me wonder what it must be like to live in a war torn country. I have my reservations, Ana and I will be arriving in Asheville about 24 hours after Vanessa arrives in Charlotte. I'll email the details. We'll be staying unti the afternoon of Monday, August 30. §
Steve
Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 16:51:13 (PDT)
Safely home, and all is well.
Paula
Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 13:55:27 (PDT)
And now on our way home. Another Jacuzzi room, this time in Easton, PA. Great to be in NC with my great family, sad to be heading home.
Paula
Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 18:09:03 (PDT)
This one goes out to Paul H. Miss seeing you around and hearing your "Fish Tales". Happy Birthday, Paul.
Mark
Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 18:08:45 (PDT)
Mona: What a good idea! Start planning.
Ramona
Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 06:57:42 (PDT)
To Melissa, and the rest of the Porcupine Hill Theater Company: Best wishes on your opening night of Much Ado About Nothing. Your relatives here in NC (grandparents, Paula, Melinda, Jessamyn, Mark and Jerome)all wish we could there to cheer you on and to enjoy the show. [If Melissa is too busy to read this board, maybe one of her parents will pass on the message.] So Break a Leg, we're proud of you.
Ramona
Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 06:57:00 (PDT)
Thanks Scott, Mom, Sophie....
Actually it looks like we (me and betsy and paul) might just have time to make that road trip to the east coast after all!!
mona
Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 19:57:07 (PDT)
Thanks Scott, Mom, Sophie....
Actually it looks like we (me and betsy and paul) might just have time to make that road trip to the east coast after all!!
mona
Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 19:27:14 (PDT)
Sorry to hear that Mona. It sounded like a cool job.
Hope the girls have fun at camp.
Wish I was in NC.
Don't really know the normal oil temp in a 67 bug. Sorry, Ethan.
Scott
Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 08:22:41 (PDT)
I got laid off yesterday. sigh...
mona
Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 16:44:21 (PDT)
Ana and Vanessa are safely dropped of at camp. If anyone wants to write to them, they can at Canoe Island French Camp, P.O. Box 370, Orcas Island, WA 98280. I'd sure that they would love to receive mail. Hope all is well for all...§
Steve
Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 15:45:49 (PDT)
my email is ethanphoto@sbcglobal.net
ethan
Monday, August 02, 2004 at 11:30:33 (PDT)
im thinking of putting an oil temp gauge in my 67 bug what is a normal oil temp and what is a high oil temp
ethan
Monday, August 02, 2004 at 11:28:42 (PDT)
Lucky you, Steve. We very much enjoyed the lovely Vanessa here, now it is your turn. Jessamyn, Melinda and I had a sunny extra day at the cabin yesterday, tubing (now THAT was fun), cooking, singing, story telling and making s'mores. Today we will put the cabnb back to rights for the next troupe and head down to Brevard for more family adventures, by way of the BlueRidge Parkway.
Paulala
Monday, August 02, 2004 at 05:18:47 (PDT)
Proudly announcing the arrival of Vanessa. But you knew that, by her last post. Even her bags made it. Will wonders never cease! More later...§
Steve
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 23:33:13 (PDT)
Happy Birthday PAUL!!!!
Vanessa
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 23:25:42 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul!!! I hope you are having a great birthday, and I am sure that it will be a great year. You must be 14. Send me some pictures and I'll be sure to post a Paul collection. In case anyone didn't notice, I posted a bunch of pictures recently, including pictures of Rex's 80th Birthday Party in L.A. last weekend.
Summer around here has been very pleasant. Ana spent the month of July in Lake Tahoe, but is here now for a few days. Vanessa is on her way. On Tuesday, they both head off to French camp together. Then on or about August 18, we head back to NC for the rest of the summer.
Paula, Melinda and Jess: I hope your trip to NC is exciting and relaxing. No, those two things are not mutually exclusive. Mom, I hope your voice comes back and you are fully recovered from whatever it was you brought back from the west coast. Dad, I hope those bums start winning soon. And everyone else, I hope you are having a great summer. §
Steve
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 14:51:02 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul P. The more tangible evidence of my good wishes will be late. As usual. I have some pretty good excuses. Good luck in getting Sir Webmaster to upadate the photos!
Ramona
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 12:47:21 (PDT)
Thanks all. (Mark i'll send you a more uptodate picture if you promise to put it on).
Paul P.
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 11:47:27 (PDT)
YES! Happy Birthday from me too. I remember your birthday party in Acton, a few years back. That was fun. Hope you have a great one this year, full of music and fun.
Paula
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 07:28:06 (PDT)
Happy birthday to Paul, The Younger! Probably out on another camping/concert event, enjoying his summer! Or learning some new Jimi licks! Keep on keeping on, Paul!
Mark
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 06:40:12 (PDT)
Thanks, Paula and Sophie for your good wishes. I'm still feeling lousy, so will call for a dr.'s appt. when the office is open. Maybe he will have a magic pill to make it easier to swallow.I'll keep you informed, but probably not by phone, until my voice comes back.
Ramona
Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 04:12:15 (PDT)
Thanks, Paula and Sophie for your good wishes. I'm still feeling lousy, so will call for a dr.'s appt. when the office is open. Maybe he will have a magic pill to make it easier to swallow.I'll keep you informed, but probably not by phone, until my voice comes back.
Ramona
Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 04:11:58 (PDT)
Thank you Paulala to keep us informed. I hope Ramona will recover very soon and will see an otolaryngologist. Jerome and Vanessa: make sure your grand-mother drink plenty of water, and do not let her use her voice too long! I know you will be good. Have a great time.
Thank you for taking good care of the kids.
Sophie
sophie
Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 03:38:25 (PDT)
What, am I having a conversation with myself? Now Vanessa, Jerome, Melinda, Jessamyn, Dad and I are at the cabin. Ah...the sound of the creek. Poor Mom is in Brevard, very hoarse. We are hoping for a quick recovery and an early morning arrival tomorrow. Mark is en route. And you?
Paulala
Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 18:57:37 (PDT)
Hey Josh! Sorry we missed you. Now we are all sitting in Brevard, having had a great spaghetti supper.
Paula
Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 18:14:32 (PDT)
I'd just like to say that as I was driving to work this morning I saw Melinda and Paula in Paula's car in West Acton, presumably preparing to embark on their journey. Have a great trip!
Josh
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 17:25:21 (PDT)
Made it to Carlisle, PA. Melinda is asleep and Jess is in the Jacuzzi. Me, I am just recording it all for posterity.
Paulala
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 14:36:40 (PDT)
We are here in N.C. waiting for y'all!
Mark
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 07:33:42 (PDT)
Here we come! All packed and ready to go. We will be staying tonight in Carlisle, PA, and on to North Carolina late Tuesday afternoon. Have I already said HURRAY FOR VACATION?
Paula
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 05:09:17 (PDT)
HereI am, in Manhattan Beach, finally close to a computer. We have been having a wonderful weekend celebrating Rex and his 80 years.So much good talk, good food and catching up with cousins, nieces and nephews. Beverly and Barry and Kathi have done a wonderful making everybody welcome and glad to be here.Gracie, the yongest member of our troup, and the leader of the new generation has kept us all amused and amazed.
Steve and Ana left for Disneyland this morning. Kate and Christ will start driving up the coast tomorrow, Becky and entourage will head off for Thousand Oaks sometime tomorrow, then Rex goes back to Hawaii on Tuesday, and for once I will be the last one to leave a party. Flying out late Tuesday, spending 4 hours on a layover in Newark, then, Jill will meet me shortly before noon on Wednesday. I expect that by then Paula and girls and Mark and kids will be there and settled in, and the next part of our summer will begin!
Ramona
Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 22:15:08 (PDT)
Good luck, Mona. How did it go? Melinda has arrived home safely from Japan with LOTS to tell. Today we spend packing up ready for our journey southward. Dad and Mark, hope your trip is going well...sure wish I had thought of taking the Kentucky route. And how about y'all in LA? We sure are all over the place. Good for us. See many of you soon.
Paula
Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 05:46:13 (PDT)
Me and my band will be performing at this today. In 95 degree heat. Wish me luck!
mona
Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 08:01:29 (PDT)
Now at Boonesborough tucked in for the night. Best wishes to the Birthday Boy Bill!
P, M, V & J
Friday, July 23, 2004 at 20:31:48 (PDT)
Now just north of the KY border, and counting. Shooting for 6 PM at Boone's Tavern ...
V, J & M
Friday, July 23, 2004 at 12:02:07 (PDT)
...and now?!
M
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 18:59:45 (PDT)
And now we are scooting down the NY Thruway, planning to get to Berea tomorrow afternoon!
J, V & M
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 16:09:37 (PDT)
We are leaving sortly from SCOOT's house to kuntuki
mark, Vanessa and Jerome
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 09:23:13 (PDT)
open bar @ stingy lulu's 129 saint marks btwn 1st ave & Ave A
free
9-3am
open bar @ stingy lulu's 129 saint marks btwn 1st ave & Ave A
Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 21:54:40 (PDT)
We had a lovely day sailing in Boston Harbor. Now are getting ready for a trampoline show (courtesy of Jerome and Vanessa) and then a barbeque with Amy and Athena. Hurray for family and summer fun.
Paulala
Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 16:19:11 (PDT)
As Vanessessa points out, her adventures will be one wheeled.
Paulala and Vanessessa
Friday, July 16, 2004 at 17:56:42 (PDT)
And now we're not, but we are at Mark and Paula's, ready for a weekend of barbeques, sailing and two wheeled adventure. The fun continues!
Jerome Vanessa and Mark
Friday, July 16, 2004 at 16:10:42 (PDT)
They're here! Mark and the kids got in at about 7:30 last night. The kids were up and ready for breakfast as I was getting ready for work this AM.
Scott
Friday, July 16, 2004 at 05:41:12 (PDT)
just heard from Vanessa. She was already in the vw vanagon. The airplane landed at 2:50 as I tracked on the delta web site. And Vanessa I am sending you an e-mail I hope you read it. ps.
paul
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 13:00:48 (PDT)
Well, I made it to the airport around noon. Scheduled arrival is 3:00 PM, so we will probably rush out to beat the traffic, and post again when we get to Northampton.
Mark
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 10:01:29 (PDT)
The plane will arrive at least one hour late. Their first unacompanied flight. We waited 3 hours at "Nice" airport, too long for me not to express any pain. But I know you will take good care of them. Thank you to all of you and have a great summer time.
Sophie
Sophie
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 03:39:56 (PDT)
And your family will be really happy to see you, and Jerome!!!
Vanessa and Jerome should be taking off in about 45 minutes. I'm 90 miles south of NY City, and turning in for the night. Not a drop of rain the whole way up! I'll keep you posted.
Papa
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 00:35:56 (PDT)
I am leaving tomorrow morning a little early,but my plane only takes off at 10:45 and the flight is going to be 8hours and 45 min. We are all packed up as well as my unicycle. The time at New York will be 1:45 PM only! My day wiil be long. I am sad to get away from my mum, But I am really happy to go see my familly.
Vanessa
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 14:49:25 (PDT)
In case there is any confusion, he will be meeting Vanessa and Jerome around noon tomorrow, Thursday. Hopefully, the northeast will be drier and sunnier then.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 09:34:54 (PDT)
Mark's bags arrived this morning and now, as of 12:15, he is on his way north in the VW camper. He will meet the kids in NY at mid-day and continue on, probably to Northampton first. Let's hope the weather cooperates and that any storms go somewhere else.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 09:33:13 (PDT)
All's well that ends! Made it to Brevard a la Steven: bagless.
Now off to bed.
Mark
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 22:48:26 (PDT)
Well, I guess I spoke too soon ... Current plans are a departure around 10 PM for Greenville. To be continued ...
Mark
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 16:55:39 (PDT)
It is lunch time in the Carolinas, and Mark is NOT here, due to cancellations brought on by weather conditions up north. Now we (and he) are waiting and hoping. I'll spread the word when he does arrive.
Ramona
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 10:39:33 (PDT)
Thanks, Steve. I come through Seattle every once in awhile (can't go anywhere down south without going through there), so I'll drop you a line if I'm coming your way. I am thrilled with the ticket--Edwards is a good addition. --Kim
Kim Metcalfe Helmar
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 09:46:18 (PDT)
Sad to leave, but always happy to arrive.
Ijust made it on the plane: they said it was full, and with a other people waiting, I thought I would not get on. Much to my surprise, as I was calling Steve and switching to Plan B, I was paged to get on the flight! I got the last seat, and they locked the door behind me.
Now I am in the Newark Airport, taking advantage of the latest gadget Steve and Ana set me up with: a mobile phone that connects my PC to the Internet, and here I am! My next flight to Ashville is looking pretty empty, so, barring an unforseen surprise, I should be in the Carolina's for lunch.
Vanessa, Jerome, where you are?
Mark
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 05:14:58 (PDT)
Yeah, great to see a message from you, Kim. It's almost worth making the trip from Seattle to see you go vote GWB out of office. But alas, circumstances don't permit. But do let me know sometime when you are stopping by Seattle. I'd love to come to the airport and buy you a cup of coffee or something. You can reach me at steve@stylos.net.
I dropped Mark off at the airport a few minutes ago. It's always a little sad when someone leaves. But the good news is that he just called and he is on the plane to Newark. So he should have no problem getting on the flight to Asheville. Have a great time in the Carolina's y'all, and we will see you in a month or so. §
Steve
Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 22:32:08 (PDT)
Good to hear from you, Kim. It should be an exciting time!
mona
Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 09:04:33 (PDT)
I am coming to Boston for the Democratic Convention in a couple of weeks. I'd love to see you. I noticed on the message board that Paul (Panos) is also going to be in town. My brother Jake is also coming. We're delegates from Alaska and will be staying at the Seaport Hotel. For those of you who don't know me I'm Paul Helmar's widow. I know it will be a busy time but I'm staying in the area a few extra days. If you're having any family gatherings let me know and I'll find you. --Kim
Kim Metcalfe Helmar
Friday, July 09, 2004 at 16:36:24 (PDT)
Hang in there Vanessa. I am with you all the way
gp
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 19:50:58 (PDT)
or is that vive?
Paulala
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 15:20:17 (PDT)
Viva la Vanessessa!
Paulala
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 15:19:43 (PDT)
Vanessa, it's not LA grèce, it's LES CHAMPIONS !!!
Papa
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 12:01:30 (PDT)
Papa,it is not LE grèce it is LA grèce
vanessa
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 11:58:38 (PDT)
Vanessa and Jerome: Check your email.
Grandmother
Monday, July 05, 2004 at 16:40:36 (PDT)
A happy day for Vanessa, who is still 25% Greek, and has the name, as Greece won the European Championship yesterday 1-0. Vive le Greece!
Mark
Monday, July 05, 2004 at 16:02:26 (PDT)
here is a delayed thank you for all of your birthday wishes, and while I`m at it, thank you for your bon voyages as well. I will probably have more to say later, but for now I just wanted to show my appreciation. Thanks!
melinda
Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 18:12:11 (PDT)
I just got word that Melinda has arrived in Fukuoka, a day and a half after leaving Acton in the dark of night in a limo headed East. I can't wait to hear the details.....
Paula
Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 11:19:50 (PDT)
Happy Fourth of July! Fireworks galore to all! :) Thanks Mona I still remember how to make one! Japan sounds wonderful Melinda-have a safe and exciting trip!
Kim Scott
Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 05:05:09 (PDT)
Bon Voyage, Melinda. Hope you had a great birthday and that your trip to Japan will be all you're anticipating. See you later this month.
Ramona
Friday, July 02, 2004 at 03:47:59 (PDT)