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The Other Birthday Boy
Friday, September 30, 2005 at 01:18:14 (PDT)

Yay for Melinda!!! They're lucky to have you!!!(quickly googling John Snow Institute in another browser window...)
Auntie M
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 16:41:11 (PDT)

In honor of Mark's birthday, Melinda has accepted a job at the John Snow Institute in South Boston. Hurray!
Paula
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 15:17:05 (PDT)

Hey Mark! Steve's new room looks fantastic!!! Good work.
mona
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 13:47:19 (PDT)

Mark if there is anything good left in the world this will be your yesr. I hope everything you touch turns to gold. Nothing but the best for you. ps.
dad
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 13:12:06 (PDT)

Yes, a very Happy Birthday to Mark!!! We miss you here, but I'm making Jeffrey watch the Red Sox games with me in your stead. We are all fine here in this big quiet house. Hope you are all fine there, wherever you are. §
Steve
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 08:11:32 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! I hope you can sleep late, stay up late, and do whatever you want in between.

Me, I'm still trying to figure out the astronomy picture thing...
Scott
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 05:41:14 (PDT)

From me too: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARK! May you have a day of pleasant enjoyment, good company, adoring children, sunshine, and everything else your heart desires.
Love from Paulala
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 03:29:44 (PDT)

It is already afternoon on the Riviera, so it's not too early to send birthday wishes. Mark, here's wishing you health, wealth and happiness and a brown bus that arrives without further delays.
Ramona aka Mom
Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 01:52:43 (PDT)

I mean tomorrow "today".
mona
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 23:01:12 (PDT)

(that's the "astronomy picture of the day" for today...)
mona
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 23:00:06 (PDT)

Happy Birthday ((((mark)))))
the other 'm'
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 22:59:03 (PDT)

...Mark's birthday minus one!
mona
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 07:08:52 (PDT)

silly me...i was checking in to wish mark happy birthday, i never can remember if it's the 27th 0r 29th...i guess that makes me the first! Happiest of happies, mark!
athena
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 17:45:23 (PDT)

I am happy to announce the arrival of Jeffrey. Now that he is here safe and sound, I am off to San Francisco for a day or two. I'm sure that Lucky will appreciate the company. Things have been very quiet around here with no Ana, no Mark and no Jerome. I'm sure that Jeffrey will liven things up a bit. I hope everyone is enjoying this early fall. §
Steve
Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 10:10:43 (PDT)

thank you!
my new school is fun(so far).
Birhtday boy!
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 13:40:34 (PDT)

EMOREJ (or is it Jerome) have a reel good birthday. I will try to get the red sox back in first place for you. AND IF IT DONT WORK, THINK OF WHAT I CAN GET FOR YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY AND I WILL HAVE IT FOR YOU WHEN I NEXT SEE YOU. In the mean time keep on being the greatest. gf
panos
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 12:43:11 (PDT)

i'm adding my best wishes to the pile! Happy birthday Jeromeome!
athena
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 11:47:34 (PDT)

Yeah, happy birthday young man! I hope even your sister treats you well today!
Uncle Scottrick
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 09:28:01 (PDT)

And you should know that us late risers love you as well! Many happy returns of your birthday, young man - hope it's a really fun year for you!!
Auntie M
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 08:14:15 (PDT)

And a very Happy Birthday to Mr. Jerome from Seattle. We miss you here, Jeromeo and hope that you are enjoying the new school, the old friends and the good life!!! §
Steve
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 08:02:18 (PDT)

As the second earliest riser I also say HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEROMEO! I hope you have a wonderful day, and a wonderful year at your new school. (and cake and presents too!) We miss you.
Lots of love from Paulala
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 03:11:47 (PDT)

As the earliest riser in the family I get to be the first to wish Jerome a very happy birthday. I hope you get to be "King for a day" with presents and cake and ice cream. And remember that we all over here, across the Big Water, are sending you loving thoughts.
Grandmother
Friday, September 23, 2005 at 02:07:24 (PDT)

Way to go Jess. Does that mean your wireless card is working?

Bonjour to all the Stylos kids in France.

Jeff is in Texas for a conference (Dallas), then on to Seattle for an internship at Microsoft.

Joe is still out in California hiking. He should be just about to the end of the Muir Trail.

Scott
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 18:45:06 (PDT)

WE ARE HERE...AND CONNECTED
Jessamyn
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 18:48:06 (PDT)

Shout out for Tuesday!!
mona
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 13:38:06 (PDT)

hooray also for monday! I am on my way to work at the movies, but i wanted to say how nice it is to hear from sophie (it's been way too long since i've seen you, but maybe this is the year i come to france a gain) we are all proud of our french and nearly french kids. Mom and dad, i hope your getting some good times at the cabin, i will probably be down there around the twentieth (don't close it up before then! I don't mind being cold!) seattle, you might be seeing me in january or february. Hello and best love to everyone else in massachusetts and beyond ....
athena
Monday, September 19, 2005 at 13:18:02 (PDT)

Dear everyone, the chilcren are doing well and they get along better. Thanks for everything you've done for them during these past months especially the patience you all had to handle them. Ana is a young lady doing very well, she's so nice to have around. All my best during this new school year. A bientôt
sophie
Friday, September 16, 2005 at 11:17:37 (PDT)

Hurray for Friday!
Paula
Friday, September 16, 2005 at 03:21:59 (PDT)

I am so proud of you Sophie. I believe the chilcren will cherish this school year for the rest of their lives. As for the rest of you. If i lived another 80 years and thanked you one and all for the greatest birthday celebration every day, it would not come close to expressing the gratitude I feel and have felt. I would not change a thing in any one of you. Graciosly panagoitis.
paul
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 13:25:52 (PDT)

Great work, Sophie. I bet Jerome and Vanessa are excited, and Ana will be glad for the company. I hope you three lucky kids will be posting a message soon to tell us all about your new school.
Proud Auntie Paulala
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 03:42:48 (PDT)

Congratulations and good wishes to Vanessa and Jerome, and to Ana and Sophie, too. The pictures of the school are very impressive. I'm sure our "young'uns" will all do well.
Ramona
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 03:42:01 (PDT)

I am proud to announce that Sophie's hard work and persistence over the last 15 months has paid off, and Vanessa and Jerome now attend the CIV School. With Ana, they are representing the Stylos Family in three of the seven grades taught there. You can look at The ASEICA Web Site to see what it is all about.
Mark
Monday, September 12, 2005 at 01:11:51 (PDT)

I understand that right about now they're dedicating the playground in Groton. Wish I could be there...

(((((Hansons))))) ~ and ((((all of us)))))
mona
Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 13:52:53 (PDT)

(John Olerud homered...)

:)
mona
Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 17:59:34 (PDT)

And I am back in Seattle. Ana-less. At least my luggage made it this time. She seems to be well settled into school. It was a great trip to Boston and France, many thanks to all of those who made it possible.

I was actually in NYC when the game started today, but I was too tired to go to it. How often do you end up in the city in September when the Red Sox are playing. Looking at the final score, now I wish I went. But it is nice to get home today instead of tomorrow. §
Steve
Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 17:50:27 (PDT)

I'm still in France, but Steve should have just landed in N.Y., and, who knows, may even be heading to Yankee Stadium. I guess that must be a sign that another summer is winding down ...
Mark
Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 10:00:14 (PDT)

well i am neither in france nor my ninth decade but i'm checking in to say that i am up here in ashfield at my friend mary's house making free with her computer while she is in new york city and the weather here is crisp and beautiful too. I think this is about the most perfect time of year. Actually i kind of think that about every time of year. But it's so easy to be comfotable (if you're not on the gulf coast right now) and nostalgic in september. Some of the trees are catching their autumnal flames already here in the hills and i for one and glad of the change in seasons.
athena
Thursday, September 08, 2005 at 18:13:09 (PDT)

Autumn seems to be settling in...drier days and cooler nights. The deck men FINALLY arrived, so perhaps by next year our party can be away from the bugs and rain, though they did not seem to slow us down too much this year. To all of you Mosers and Helmars who stop by and do not say anything....let us hear from you! Welcome aboard to Louis. Welcome to the family, Jenna Marie. Good to see you here, Jay. To the our family in France: how are you all? And what about the birthday boy, how is your ninth decade so far?
Paula
Thursday, September 08, 2005 at 16:22:48 (PDT)

Greetings from Antibes! Mark and I finally have the internet in our hotel, so we are back in the 20 century. Now to move on to the 21st and catch the rest of you all. I will be here for three more days. Ana is happily settled into school, she just wishes she spoke more French. That will come I am sure.

It's been a nice trip, all around, and the birthday party is Boston was great. I wish I could say I was looking forward to getting home and working again....

I am sure that Ana would love to read any mail that is sent. I will send her address to the family by email, if anyone else wants it, contact me.
Steve
Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 02:51:08 (PDT)

I just want to tell all the Stylos clan that it was great seeing everyone. I can't wait for the next reunion.
Jay Comenitz
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 09:23:11 (PDT)

Happy back to school to all those attending, especially Mona! Tell us about your new school, Ana. How is it like to be back in France, Mark? Sure is empty here with no kids, no cats, no extended family...talk about empty nest. Me, I am going back to work today after a VERY fun filled week of family partying and moving. How about y'all?
Paula
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 03:47:39 (PDT)

Steve, did you find any Mint Milanos? Thanks for keeping us informed about your travels.
Ramona
Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 04:18:21 (PDT)

Greetings from Milano! Ana, Mark and I came over for a quick trip while we were waiting for our hotel to be open in Antibes. Ana is settled into school, and likes her dorm and roomate. I already miss her and I haven't dropped her off yet. Jerome and Vanessa are still working on getting into Ana's school. Classes begin on Monday. We are headed back to France today, and I will be back in the US on Saturday next. Have fun everyone. And thanks to Paula and family for making the birthday party possible. §
Steve
Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 02:12:27 (PDT)

I just had a conversation with Al Sharpton in Gautier, MS. They are OK, feeling better, now that they have a generator after 5 days without power. They drove 200 miles to Montgomery, AL to get it (and almost didn't find one). He said they had stayed in their house during Katrina's pass-through, but that he wouldn't do it again. Ann's car got submerged during the downpour. He hasn't seen TV or used his computer since Monday, so he has yet to see the pictures from CNN of the devastation. I'm sure that when he can he will write us all about Katrina and the aftermath.
Ramona
Friday, September 02, 2005 at 19:02:05 (PDT)

Hello from Sophie's. We are there, the boys are awake and the girls are still asleep. Today we get Ana settled into school. It was a quiet and uneventful flight, and the weather on the Riviera is beautiful. More later....
Steve
Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 01:23:23 (PDT)

I hope the Sharpton family is staying high and dry...check in Uncle Al, if you see this and get the chance!
mona
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 17:37:20 (PDT)

We made it too! Safe and sound, met by Sophie who was glad to be reunited with her "little ones". Now to get them settled into school ...
S, M, A, V, and J
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 13:37:44 (PDT)

I arrived back in NC in the early afternoon; Paul got here an hour or so afterwards. We are now waiting to hear that the European contingent has arrive safely at their destination. . .
Ramona
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 13:03:10 (PDT)

Welcome to Jenna Marie!! You're going to love it here!!! What wonderful news!

Paul and I are home and about to hit the hay.

More anon.
Mona
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 13:02:31 (PDT)

Hello All,
Lisa,I and Peter were all very happy to get reacquinted and meet the next generation of Stylos's. I was very much reminded of how fun it was all those years ago at 683 Rogers ST, Lowell . I hope to have you all to my home in the near future . For now it was good to get reconnected. Lisa is our computer person , so I'll have her download the B-day pics . We will need you're help to make sure everyone is correctly ID.

We stop by my parents house (Peter and Pota) and told them about the day . I hope they will see you soon. For now today's pics will tide them over.

Safe travel to all,
Love,
Lou
Louis STylos
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 19:06:20 (PDT)

I'm sure Alex and Monique wont mind if I share their happy news with you all.....they are the proud parents of Jenna Marie Stylos who was born yesterday, August 27th, weighing in at a whopping 9lb 7oz. Will and Nick are thrilled to have a baby sister and we are excited to welcome a new girl to the family.
Andrea
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 13:09:00 (PDT)

have the best birthday in the world!!!
vanessa
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 07:51:33 (PDT)

Hurray! I get to be the first to wish Dad a VERY HAPPY 80th Birthday. I think we are all going to give him the best possible birthday present: US! All of his adoring children, his loving wife, and as many friends and relations as we can round up. Hope YOU plan to be here. Happy Birthday Dad. I love you.
Proud Daughter #1
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 03:00:35 (PDT)

And now we are .... ummmmm ..... 10. Including Mark, Paula, Melinda, Paul, Ramona, Mark, Jerome, Vanessa, Ana and me. We had a very long, but pleasant trip. It will be great when everyone else gets here, but then who I will be posting to?
Steve
Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 20:32:02 (PDT)

We arived to Paulala's house!
But only me and GrandMother Came.
Jerome
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 12:22:04 (PDT)

And here in Acton, I eagerly await y'all!
Paula
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 16:43:35 (PDT)

So, how was Rainier?

I have a houseful of people - Mark, Jerome, Vanessa and Dad. Mom arrives today.

Dad reminds everyone - no birthday presents.

Jeff closes on his new place in Pittsburgh next week. But he's still planning on spending the fall in Seattle at Microsoft.

Liss is back from Pittsburgh, with lots of new artwork in hand.

Joe is leaving next week to walk the Muir trail in California.

Pam is moving into a new apartment in Hadley next week.
Scott
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 05:51:03 (PDT)

Oh, and I loved hearing from no less than 2 Straleys! Keep it up!
mona
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:11:10 (PDT)

Me and some of mine are headed out for a day or two at Mt Rainier - so if you can't raise me on the cell phone you'll know why.

Scott, I'm sure we'll be hearing plenty of stories from the good old days, back when you all were mountain conquerors and invincible -- don't worry, I'm sure he'll just tell the copesetic (sp?) ones...
mona
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:10:31 (PDT)

Thanks for the update, Greg and Sue! As for life on the left coast, it goes on. Ana has been in Costa Rica since she got out of camp. She got home yesterday, and says she wants to go back. I asked her if she missed us or was homesick and her response was 'not really'. I guess she must be ready for a year in Europe. We leave Wednesday, should get to Boston Thursday morning. And we will leave there on Tuesday night with Mark, Vanessa and Jerome for France. I hope all of the extended family is planning to come to Paula's on August 28 for Paul's 80th birthday party. Call for details. This means you, Greg, Sue, Kim, David, Helmars and whomever else wanders by this page....§
Steve
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 07:37:00 (PDT)

I brought in nani greek cookbook we will be cooking
from it the cookbook title is popular greek recipes i now work for a caterer in hull called Z-Chef In the last two weeks i have catered in two homes in Cohasset mass 3 millon dollar homes i am the head chef at the jobs
r gregory
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 05:17:19 (PDT)

Hey, Greg! Tell us more about that Greek food you're cooking up. Your grandmother would be proud!
Ramona
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 02:24:11 (PDT)

Hi all
What a busy summer hope everone is well

we are cooking greek food this week at my job, At Z-Chef. com check out our web site,I took dad to fenway park on fathers day we even walk on the feild
that day what a day we had. Beth & i are having our 1860 victorian house in hull painted and a new roof going on It would be nice to have a family party here. We are also doing Some updating to are place in Mount Dora Florida We have our first tenete in there the place is fully firnished i am posting this just after my moms post Hope to here from you all Richard Gregory
Ps kevin will be in hull next week renting a beach home for a week
Richard Gregory Straley
Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 15:22:15 (PDT)

HI FAMILY IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HAVE WRITTEN. i sold our home and sold our business and have now built a nice condo over jenns garage. i am thrilled with it but it took a year to build. dick is doing just o k at the atrium in quincy. the good thing is he knows all of us and would know any of you too. i can take him out to lunch a few times a week and that is good. he seems to be comfortable at the atrium which is a place for alzheimers and dementia and they take wonderful care of him trying to get him to do what he still can do. which is play cards and play well. he still beats me at our favorite game casino. he adores to get cards so if any of you could send one he sure would remember you. he is at the atrium 2003 falls blvd. quincy ma 02169. as for me i am taking water color classes and have joined some wonderful book clubs. so hi to all and miss you sue
SUE STRALEY
Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 06:23:19 (PDT)

Welcome back to North Carolina, Vanessessa!
Paulala
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 16:34:34 (PDT)

Vanessa arrived last night on schedule, even slightly before, and is now sound asleep and probably will be for several more hours after 2 busy weeks at camp and a long day flying from Seattle. Welcome back, Vanessa.
Ramona
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 03:33:59 (PDT)

Well, it was barely enough for a quickie! Me and Betsy and Paul met up with Vanessa and Steve to take in a pretty darned good baseball game! The company wasn't half bad either. Safe travels!
mona
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 10:28:16 (PDT)

Well, shoot! That won't leave us much time for a visit.
mona
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 16:44:01 (PDT)

How about 10:15 PM Wednesday in Asheville? I will see you there Vanessassa!
Papa
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 14:15:13 (PDT)

Charlotte, Wednesday? I thought it was Asheville, Thursday. We'd better get this straightened out. . .
Ramona
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 12:46:26 (PDT)

Yes, it has been very quiet in Stylosland. And quiet at my house as well. But that should change today, when the girls arrive home from camp. I feel bad for Vanessa, who will be arriving in Charlotte on Wednesday, since she will apparently have to wait until Thursday to get picked up.

The weather here has been perfect. I hope it has been cooperating for everyone else as well. As for my plans, Ana and I will be traveling standby to NYC on Friday 8/26. We will leave NYC for France late on 8/30. We are looking forward to Dad's party and can't wait to see everyone...§
Steve
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 11:58:53 (PDT)

I can't believe that no one has been heard from in so many days! Guess I'll remedy that: Paul, Mark and Jerome and I have been at the cabin since Saturday. It started raining as soon as we got there and didn't stop! The plans we had for starting to build a garden shed got shelved. I have a book group later this morning in Brevard so I came back early this morning. My fears of finding water in the basement were groundless. Evidently it hasn't rained as much here. We are looking forward to Vanessa's arrival from camp in Orcas, WA on Thursday.
Ramona
Monday, August 08, 2005 at 07:00:30 (PDT)

Ah youth!! (((Paul))) ~ we had a great day yesterday!
mona
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 10:21:09 (PDT)

thanks. next year i will be famous
paul p.
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 16:26:16 (PDT)

What, no dance? Ping, I never knew you to cheap out before! Come on over to France, Paul, and we'll straighten you out! Oh yeah, Happy Birthday!
Uncle Mark
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 13:48:35 (PDT)

Paul, Remember I'll Meet You At Hooters 6:00PM To Discuss The Facts Of Life And Your First Lap Dance.Just Kidding No Lap Dance! Any Way have A hAPPY BIRTHDAY SEE YA LATER,LOVE, BIG DADDY.
Dave Pingree
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 13:06:48 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Big Paul! We Miss you and hope to see you some time in the not-too-distant future.
Uncle Scott
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 10:03:24 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Tall Paul! 15 down and many more to go. Hope you are enjoying the summer and hope that we get to see you soon? Any decisions on who is going to back to Boston and when? Keep us posted... §
Steve
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 08:51:46 (PDT)

happy birthday paul! i'll never forget your ninth birthday and how we surprised you. Hope fifteen is a great year ... thanks for the phone calls everybody, i'm just trying to move and get some good outdoor time and my phone doesn't get service outin the woods. But i think of you all fondly and i love getting the messages. Come see me in my tent like scott did last night. And drink a toast to my fifteen year old nephew!
athena the elusive
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 07:48:43 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Paul. Congratulations on being 15. I hope it's a great day and a great year. I know that you spend time on the computer, so check in and account for yourself. And enjoy your day.
YaYa
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 05:56:02 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little (okay, not so little)namesake Paul. I do believe you are 15 years old today. Pretty amazing. What will you be doing on this most wonderful day? Sleeping? Making music? Eating ice cream? Do tell us. But most importantly, have a wonderful day.
Love from Auntie Paula
Monday, August 01, 2005 at 03:51:59 (PDT)

It was a nice weekend here in the northeast. We spent the weekend on an island on a lake in New Hampshire. And tonight visited Athena who was camping in her new tent - she is doing very well, for anybody who is wondering about her.

Liss is having fun in Pittsburgh....one more week of classes.
Scott
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 20:15:14 (PDT)

Tomorrow's my last day on my current assignment, and I'm looking forward to having more time for posting here.
mona
Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 23:05:28 (PDT)

Hi (((David)))!!!
mona
Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:40:10 (PDT)

The girls (Vanessa, Ana and Alia) made it successfully to camp, are probably organizing their teepee on a beautiful Northwest evening as we .... er....write. Vanessa's luggage has been found and is now trying to find Canoe Island, that 47 acre private island in the San Juans. She should have it by tomorrow.

It's very quiet here. Peaceful. Empty. One of those special summer nights that makes you glad to be alive. I hope everyone out there in Stylosville is keeping cool and enduring the heat wave that I have been reading about.

For those who would like to write to the girls, they can be reached at Canoe Island French Camp, PO Box 370, Orcas Island, WA 98280. I'm sure that they will be happy to receive mail. I'm equally sure that they will not answer. So, writing will have to be its own reward. §
Steve
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 20:51:24 (PDT)

The good news is that Vanessa made it. And in good spirits, even if a bit tired. The bad news is that the luggage did not. Hopefully it will be here by tomorrow, but it will be the airline's responsibility to get it to her. Good luck. In any case, it is great to see her and she is looking forward to camp. We'll keep you posted on the saga of the luggage. §
Steve
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 23:41:42 (PDT)

Yes, Mom and Dad are back home, too. Mark and Vanessa are out buying things for camp; Jerome and his Grandfather are watching the Red Sox struggle to keep from getting whupped. The 4 days in Berea and with Aunt Evelyn in Ohio, as she celebrated her 90th birthday, were well worth the trip. So glad Paula and Melinda decided to go back as far as Berea with us.
Ramona
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 13:38:32 (PDT)

And now Melinda and I are safely back in Acton. What a great vacation. What about Mom and Dad? Still on the road from Berea to Brevard?
Paula
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at 13:10:25 (PDT)

Sounds like fun, Steve and Ana. San Francisco is a great city. Melinda and I have spent a wonderful (and of course a hot and humid) few days in Berea. Dad showed us around the campus, we had a birthday dinner with Rex, visited many shops and enjoyed an international folk festival. Ah, history. Now to head back east.
Paula
Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 04:41:25 (PDT)

Greetings from San Francisco. Ana and I had to come down here to apply for her French visa, so we took a few days to enjoy the summer in the city. Tonight we took a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf and had dinner on the water. What a country!
Steve and Ana
Friday, July 22, 2005 at 22:54:38 (PDT)

It's true, it's true! What a thrill to see them there, Vanessa's facial expression and Jerome clapping. I wish my DVD had slow motion.
Proud Uncle Scott
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 05:24:41 (PDT)

Yes, they're in costumes. Look for the big witch hat, and the wild animal beside her.
Ramona
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 12:50:44 (PDT)

And I've been looking for "A Hairy Tale" all these months. I know what I'm doing after work today.
Scott
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 08:29:43 (PDT)

Are they dressed in Halloween costumes?
mona
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 07:47:30 (PDT)

You are all going to have to go out right now and rent or buy the new "Funky Monkey" movie. We just saw it and found our own two amazing young actors in the front row of the Halloween Party scene. What talent!
Paula
Monday, July 18, 2005 at 19:40:11 (PDT)

Go Melind!!
mona
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 22:16:39 (PDT)

MONA! Here we are playing skittles on the porch. Even though Melinda is winning, thank you so much!
Paula
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 12:49:51 (PDT)

Eight of us here now at the cabin. Lots of games, sewing, mowing, cooking, eating, rain and s'mores. Wish you were here, though I do not know where we would put you!
Paula
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 04:51:37 (PDT)

gun boats r a good ting be leave it or not
Cousin David Elliott & Cousin Pat
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 17:29:58 (PDT)

And the count here is one. But who's counting? §
Steve
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 15:45:19 (PDT)

The count here is now 8.
Paulala
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 11:07:15 (PDT)

In the middle of Puget Sound, I might add...being trailed by gunboats, trained on me. Sigh...
mona
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 17:22:17 (PDT)

And now????

Me?, I'm posting from the ferry Puyallup, on my way home from work. Busy, busy, busy - sending love to my vacationing and other family.
mona
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 17:21:22 (PDT)

Cool!
mona
Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 07:57:06 (PDT)

We are in the Van. My papa is driving, Jerome and I are playing on the internet!
We are on the New Jersey turnpike
Mark, Jerome and Vanessa
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 16:38:00 (PDT)

Paul, Paula, Melissa and Jessamyn have arrived in Brevard. Mark, Vanessa and Jerome are on the way in the Campmobile. Let the celebration begin.
Ramona
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 15:42:50 (PDT)

Mark, Vanessa and Jerome are on their way. Check out Vanessa's new digital camera!
Scott
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 12:04:24 (PDT)

Here is a message from Chambersburg, PA. Dad, Melinda and I had a restful night sleep here (Melinda and I enjoyed the whirlpool) and will soon head on for North Carolina. Jess should be boarding a plane for the same destination is a few hours, and may well beat us there. Then I expect Mark, Vanessa and Jerome to follow a day or two later. We will let the rest of you in on the fun...watch this space!
Paulala
Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 04:17:22 (PDT)

And here is a message from the Puget Sound Area. Welcome back to the US, Vanessa. We are looking forward to having you back in Seattle on your way to and from camp. Summer is in full swing here, though it is not as warm as the rest of the country. The house is too quiet now that Mark and Jerome are gone, and it will be even quiter when Ana heads back to France to go to school. Good think I like the peace and quiet.

Ana and I had a very nice trip to Portland to see the fireworks on Monday. It looks like we won't make it to the east coast until Dad's party in Acton, then we will go from there to France. We will miss joining in the festivities in North Carolina this summer. But.....we'll be back.

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer....§
Steve
Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 09:50:40 (PDT)

Here's a message from the North Carolina mountains, where everything is quiet and calm for the time being. That may change if the predicted heavy rain moves in tomorrow. And it definitely will change when 2 vehicles arrive this weekend with some of the clan (you know who you are). While I'm not looking forward to the rain and thunderstorms, I am looking forward to having family around. Solitude is good, but enough is enough.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 08:21:45 (PDT)

Why is no one writtiing any messages?
vanessa
Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 06:17:51 (PDT)

They have arrived. After the obligatory cookout, Jessamyn has taken Vanessa and Jerome to the fireworks. Melinda is off to Boston. The men of the house are watching the Red Sox play. I, as usual, am reporting it all.
Paula
Monday, July 04, 2005 at 18:26:34 (PDT)

Welcome, Vanessa! And a very happy Fourth of July to you and the rest of the family. Ana and I will be making our annual trek to Portland in a few minutes. Be safe, everyone....§
Steve
Monday, July 04, 2005 at 09:37:21 (PDT)

Hurray for Vanessessa!
Paulala
Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 15:05:36 (PDT)

I arrived safely to the united states
I am staying at scott's house with grand father, scott, my papa and jerome.
Vanessa
Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 15:03:23 (PDT)

Mark, Are you ready for teenage life? Guess what surprise Vanessa made me today? My garage has been transformed into a real DJ studio behing my back!
love to everyone

sophie
Saturday, July 02, 2005 at 08:08:36 (PDT)

Mark, Jerome, and I arrived safely at Scotts at 4:45. Too tired to say more.
Paul
Saturday, July 02, 2005 at 01:49:41 (PDT)

...sounds good to me too, but not likely to happen.
mona
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 17:26:38 (PDT)

Well, we are not in the air yet, but should be very soon. We, too, will miss our adopted home in Seattle, but right now I am just looking forward to being somewhere with nothing to do except golf and baseball for a little while. North Carolina's tranquility is sounding good ...
Jerome and Mark
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 12:34:22 (PDT)

And Mark and Jerome are on the road (well, in the air) again, too. Headed to Newark to meet Dad, then who knows where. It was kind of sad to take them to the airport, I've become accustomed to the positive energy that they filled my house with for all of these months. I'm sure whoever is the next to receive them will appreciate that as well. The remodeling project looks great, and the new room will always be full of memories of those who made it happen, including Mark, Jerome, Dad, Tim and Jeff. I still don't know when I'll be heading east, but it looks like the last week in August. After the eightieth birthday party, Ana and I will head to France so she can start HER next adventure. I hope the summer is progressing well for all of you out there in Stylosville. §
Steve
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 12:14:35 (PDT)

Paul is on the road again, this time in the Vanagon, and last heard from in Virginia. He will meet Mark and Jerome in Newark tonight and probably spend Saturday in Noho, before meeting Vanessa's plane in NY on Sunday. From that point, I'm not sure. You'll have to hear it from them. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend, everybody.
Ramona
Friday, July 01, 2005 at 07:38:44 (PDT)