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Best wishes to family and friends for a good 2007!
Ramona
Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 16:46:26 (PST)
Hurray! France's loss is our gain.
Paulala
Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 15:41:12 (PST)
Vanessa should be over the Atlantic about now ... Hope you are having fun, Vanessa, I miss you already!
Mark
Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 07:54:52 (PST)
Vanessa, Jerome, Sphie it was so good to hear from you. I know it will be a good year. Papouli sas.
paul
Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 17:10:50 (PST)
And now we are back in Seattle, at least for a day or two. Ana will be off to Tahoe on Friday and I am eyeing warmer climates. Thanks to everyone who made the Christmas trip possible! We'll be back!!!!! §
Steve & Ana
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 23:35:50 (PST)
Well, Steve and Ana are somewhere between here and Seattle. It was another great holiday with lots of family, and as always, it is sad to see them go. Thanks to you all for making the trip out here. Now on to Happy New Year!
Paula
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 18:00:12 (PST)
Have a safe trip back to Seattle, Steve and Ana!
It was great to see you!
Scott
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 10:09:10 (PST)
Happy/Merry Boxing Day.
Isn't it like Christmas all over again? except for.. not...
Haha ok Night All!!!
Anana
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 19:16:29 (PST)
I second Mom's sentiments. It was nice, as always, to be with the family at the holidays. But Mom said it best when she said that seeing Ricky was the highlight of the season. Thanks for making the effort, Eric, I promise it won't be 30 years this time. And thanks to all who made our trip to the east coast so pleasant and painless!!!
Steve
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 18:43:17 (PST)
We are back home after a delightful Christmas at Paula and Mark's house in Acton. There was food, gifts, fire in the fireplace, domino games and a welcome surprise visit from our old friend from Montvale Road, Eric Ingbar. So much fun talking about old times and people we used to know in Newton Centre. We are missing Steve and Ana who stayed in Acton and will fly back to Seattle tomorrow. Also missing Mark and Mona and their families in France and Kingston, WA. I hope everyone had as good a Christmas as we did.
Ramona
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 13:04:07 (PST)
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Paula
Monday, December 25, 2006 at 19:15:29 (PST)
Merry Christmas, Everyone from sunny Northampton! We have been having a leisurely morning and are getting ready to head to Acton. It's always so nice to spend the holidays with those most important to you. Ho, Ho, Ho!!!
Steve
Monday, December 25, 2006 at 07:47:45 (PST)
Hi Mark!
Reading the message board, I figured you had recently returned to France. I left my number for anyone else who may care to give me a jingle (ho, ho). Can't guarantee I could get out to western Mass., but I could try. The rest of my family is all on the coast of California, for reasons too lengthy to explain (but not bad things like divorce, death, or disaster). So, it's just me on this trip. I'm the worst part of the bargain when it comes to my family, but so be it.
Eric Ingbar
Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 10:52:33 (PST)
Hey Ricky! Well, the geography does not work for me: I am in France, but there is a Western Mass Contingent around. Happy Holidays to you, your brothers and your Mom.
Mark
Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 09:05:17 (PST)
Well, here I am in Cambridge at my mom's, and just got off the phone with Peter Lewitt. So, naturally, my thoughts turned to the Stylos family...
If time, geography, and your schedules allow perhaps I could drop in to say hello (to those of you who remember me)?
In any case, best wishes and happy holidays to the WHOLE family.
Eric Ingbar
Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 07:42:17 (PST)
Ana and I have arrived safely in Massachusetts - after a long but not all that unpleasant trip across the country. We are busy getting ready for the holidays. Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Steve
Friday, December 22, 2006 at 08:23:34 (PST)
We did not forget about your Birthday - Just were extra busy but this is no excuse. Hope you had a great day Scott. Thinking of you all at this time of the year and wishing you a MERRY CHRISTMAS - Take good care.
Sophie
Friday, December 22, 2006 at 06:27:31 (PST)
Hey, remember the candy houses we used to make? With Hershey squares for roof tiles. And we used to make ourselves ill, licking our fingers during assembly?? Or was that just me...
Anyway, thanks, Mom, for a great memory!! Love all you silly Styloses!
mona
Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 19:06:37 (PST)
Thanks for the birthday messages everybody. We had a great birthday dinner here on Holyoke Street (thanks Mom!). Now everbody is playing dominoes at the dinner table. A very nice day, all in all, despite having to go to work.
Still a very mild winter without any snow, so far. I wouldn't mind if it stayed that way, but I know winter will find us before too long. Hopefully not before everyone has done all their holiday travelling.
Les meilleurs voeux, everybody!
The Boss
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 18:33:51 (PST)
I love you (((Scottrick))))
Thanks for that 20 spot back in 1978. :)
mona
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 18:21:18 (PST)
Happy Birhtday to my great 2 Uncles : Steve and Scott !
Jerome
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:27:40 (PST)
Scott, I can't think of a person in the world who I would rather (almost) share my birthday with. You make us all proud and you are an inspiration to us all. It will be great to see you in a few days! §
Steve
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 11:03:42 (PST)
Scott, some time ago at a party in somerville I introduced you to my sisters as the "boss". From then on my sister Jenny always called you the "boss". Well boss have a happy birthday and am so glad to be near you. Panos
paul
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 06:44:35 (PST)
Way to go, Scott. Between my two brothers, everyone seems to be in good hands on both coasts! I guess I took the easy part of the world over here, where I am just getting over a 16 hour nap to ease my jetlag. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Mark
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 05:16:22 (PST)
Happy Birthday to the BEST DAD in the WORLD...
We will see you tonight, save your appetite!
Pam
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 05:04:28 (PST)
GREAT SCOTT! I not only get to wish you a Happy Birthday here, but will get to do it in person this evening. Have I told you how much I am enjoying the Stately Stylos Manor? Thanks! Oh, and have a fabulous day until I get there. Love,
Paulala
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 02:48:00 (PST)
Thanks to all of my wonderful family for the kind thoughts and birthday greetings. I'm writing from work, since I am not sure if I will have the internet when I get home. It has been a productive day at work, and I have felt the support from many co-workers and friends. I'm very much looking forward to spending Christmas in Boston with most of you.
Sophie, I loved hearing about Jerome's laughter. I'm sure that it is great for all of you to be reunited for the holidays. You should be very proud of Vanessa and the way that she is handling her year in the US. I think it has been good for all of us.
I'm on my way to pick up Ana and go out to a birthday dinner. Thanks again to all of you for being my family!!! §
Steve
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 17:26:25 (PST)
Happy birthday steve!
Paul P
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 15:12:24 (PST)
Très Joyeux Anniversaire à Steven. Thanks for taking good care of everyone. The house isn't the same with Vanessa around. She already went to school to attend some classes! I hadn't heard Jerome laugh like that for such a long time. Take good care.
Sophie
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 11:19:41 (PST)
And I can do little more than reiterate: I am in awe of the amazing giving, caring man you have become. Thanks for all you do, and I'm just glad, well, just glad that you're you. Love ya so much Stevie! Have a happy day!
mona
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 11:04:04 (PST)
A little more than 56 years ago, I greeted a new born son and what a wonderous feeling it was. And on it continued till Athena showed up. Since then I get to celebrate birthdays a plenty every year. It is the most any man can hope for. And Steve may the gods smile down on you and may all the best things come to you.I echo all your siblings sentiments and thank you for all you bring to us. Panos
paul
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 10:32:32 (PST)
Mark and Vanessa: Glad to hear you made it to France. Did your bags? Great to see you two for a whirlwind 19 hour visit!
Paula
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 08:52:58 (PST)
HAVE A VERY VERY VERY (...) happy birthday!!!
Vanessa
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 08:38:24 (PST)
HB to SJS! We are back from Acton, where we said goodby to Mark and Vanessa as they left for France.
Steve, I hope you have a good Monday birthday, knowing that so many of us here, and elsewhere wish it for you.
My Outlook doesn't seem to be working so this my only way of being in touch, so if anyone is waiting for an email from me. . .
Ramona
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 08:19:42 (PST)
Happy Birthday Steve-o! Looking forward to seeing you back this way for the holidays.
1 week until Christmas!
Scott
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 05:34:09 (PST)
Happies out to Big Brother Steve, from Sunny Southern France!
Mark & Vanessa
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 05:15:16 (PST)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful year, you deserve it!
Pam
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 04:54:35 (PST)
Allow me to be the first to post my public spankings and adoration for brother Stevie. Happy Birthday! Thank you for paving the way, and for the great care you take of all the rest of us. Here is hoping for a day of electricity, peace and joy. We are here to love you Steve. See you later this week.
Sister Paula
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 04:30:46 (PST)
No, me! I wanna be on t-o-o-o-p!!!
OK, overdue update:
Our trip to Hawaii was absolutely fabulous and I don't know how I'm going to stand it till I can go back again! The balmy breeze, smelling of sweet flowers like plumeria and ginger...the warm ocean waves - beauty absolutely everywhere you look. Fruit and ukelele music. Oh, and we had a great time at the concert we were going for too. Not to mention just some time alone together - really quite what the doctor ordered.
Betsy is home for winter break, and we're sure loving having her around again. Paul is working hard -- seems like all the time. At least it seems that way to him. :)
Miranda lost power in the recent storm and has been fretting about keeping the snakes alive till the heat comes back on. But other than that she's doing great!
And I got braces put on last week. I'm sure I'll be glad I did, but right now, well....I really miss chewing!
Love you all - hopes all's well in your various worlds!
mona
Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 14:41:26 (PST)
I'm on to-o-o-o-op!....(hi dad!)
athena
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 11:43:21 (PST)
yay betsy!
athena
Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 10:06:29 (PST)
I did indeed turn 18 last weekend! I've been busy with my final project this past week, but thank you all for your birthday wishes! At 12 midnight on my birthday, my friends brought in a cake with 18 candles, and two bottles of sparkling cider. It was such a nice surprise. My parents made it back from Hawaii, and seemed to have had a wonderful time! Thanks again!
p.s. Paula and Athena: I have used my toolbox so much since i have been here, so handy! THANKS
love,
Betsy (the newest adult)
Saturday, December 09, 2006 at 15:14:05 (PST)
Must have been a slow week for everyone! I will start the news flowing. Melinda arrived safely (though very slowly) from Spain last Saturday. She and Jessamyn will be coming here this afternoon to go cut down a christmas tree. Athena is coming tomorrow to continue with our home improvement project. I had a lovely dinner earlier in the week with Mom, Dad and Scott as I do most Mondays. (What a great ritual that is.) Looking forward to seeing Vanessa and Mark, however briefly. Then Steve and Ana. When exactly should we be expecting you all? Are the December birthday boys busily planning their bashes? Did Mona return from Hawaii? Did Betsy really turn 18? I patiently await YOUR news.
Paula
Saturday, December 09, 2006 at 04:27:39 (PST)
Happy Birthday Betsy!!!!
Vanessa
Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 22:43:20 (PST)
Go Girl Go! HAPPY BETS-DAY !!!!!
Mark
Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 22:14:56 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Betsy!!! We couldn't be more proud of you! I hope this is the best year ever.
Steve
Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 21:48:40 (PST)
More happy happies to our (((Betsy))). 18 years old! And every day more beautiful, more loving, more delightful than the day before.
...we're looking for your gifts right now. :)
mona
Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 17:42:44 (PST)
Another Happy Birthday to Betsy! Maybe you will find a Christmas bazaar to go to today, like Jess and I just did. If so, buy yourself a nice present. I imagine that Mona and David are sitting under a palm tree and thinking of you and saying "Wish you were here." Enjoy your day!
Ya ya
Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 07:50:54 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Betsy! (conveniently born on my half birthday). Though I am sure you are happily still sleeping, I am awake and celebrating this glorious day! How are you enjoying your new found independence? How are you going to celebrate your birthday? I hope you are doing something wild and wacky...I am your doting aunt and not your parent so I can say that. Sending lots of love from 3,000 miles away.
Paulala
Saturday, December 02, 2006 at 06:39:46 (PST)
Hey, I bet Mona is in Hawaii...
Paula
Friday, December 01, 2006 at 18:23:40 (PST)
((((Aloha!!))))
moana
Friday, December 01, 2006 at 17:04:38 (PST)
and it feels good to hear it, dad.
athena
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 19:10:33 (PST)
Have you dug out from under all that snow yet?
Paula
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 14:59:13 (PST)
I am not one of the lucky ones that gets to see vanessa and Jerome every day but I do think of them a lot. Come to think of it, hardly a day goes by when I dont and start with steve and go down the list wondering and hoping that you are all well and happy. NOW THAT THANKSGIVING HAS COME AND PAST GLORIOUSLY, and Christmas is on the way it ia time to say I feel blessed to have you all around me. Perhaps even more than you might know. And it feels good to say it. ya sas panos'
paul
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 11:16:30 (PST)
Snow day here in Kingston! Expecting more this afternoon, so I guess it's time to batten down the hatches!
mona
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 10:46:11 (PST)
Vanessa! So good to see a posting from you. Snow, huh? I bet that was exciting. Winter is coming. Hope you still like snow by the time March comes along.
Paulala
Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 18:56:42 (PST)
HELLO EVERYONE!!!
IT WAS SNOWING HERE FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES BUT NOW IT STOPPED.
Vanessa
Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 17:15:53 (PST)
Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 17:15:39 (PST)
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Ramona
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 16:05:53 (PST)
Hello Melinda, over there is Spain! Does the rain over there really stay mainly on the plain?
Mama
Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 15:26:41 (PST)
i'm posting from school where later on today i will be doing a traffic count and designing (with my group) a traffic light signal. The stuff life is made of ... rainy and warm in massachusetts today but the sun feels like it's shining anyway because congress is finally going to be able to rein in crazy george junior! Here's hoping for a fabulous 2007, and happy holidays to us all!
tiny athena
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 09:22:44 (PST)
And belated happy birthday wishes to our ((((Awesome Ana)))))!!! Much love to you, young lady!
mona
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 06:22:52 (PST)
I can answer for Miranda: she is currently sans internet connection.
I got to see her for lunch (after my orthodontic appointment!) and for dinner! She is just breathtakingly beautiful these days, which I'm sure is no surprise to any of you.
True to the historic record, November 7 was a truly wet and windy day. But unlike Novemeber 7 1984, the election outcome was much more hopeful.
I am now, once again, unemployed and starting to turn my focus to other aspects of my life - I hope to be able to post more regularly and fully in the near future.
Oh yeah, and Ping and I will be headed for the wonderful Hawaiian Islands in December for a quick honeymoon/25th anniversary/Pearl Jam jaunt!!! Yay!!!
mona
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 06:19:56 (PST)
Happy Birthday to both of you! We celebrated with a Vanessa made Chocolate French Cake and French Vanilla ice cream. Better hurry iver, Miranda, before someone finds your piece!
Mark & Vanessa
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 23:30:09 (PST)
Yes, very Happy Birthdays to two very wet 11/7'ers! It's wetter here than it has been in decades. Miranda, aren't you glad you didn't wait two more months to get married? I woke up thinking about that day 15 years ago when I called you to tell you that you would be sharing your birthday. How rude to wake a seven year old up at 6:00 a.m.! We are all very proud of both of our scorpio women - both delightful and both unique....Never change, you are both perfect!!! §
Steve
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 12:38:24 (PST)
Happy Birthday to two lovely (and I think perhaps rain-soaked) nieces on the West Coast. I hope you are both celebrating this most wonderful of occasions in a way that makes you most happy. May all your dreams come true.
Paulala
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 11:24:45 (PST)
what a flood of scorpio birthdays! Ana i hope your next year brings all kinds of things you've wished for and some great things you didn't even know you wanted. Miranda i hope your first year of being married is full of a lot of fun holidays (like today) and the beginning of your own traditions. I've always admired your sense of yourself (not to mention your sense of style) and i know you'll be good at whatever you do. Mark it's just great having you as a brother-in-love, there's not many i would have approved of for my sister but you continue to delight us all. Joe! You Da Man! Da Denali Man! I don't know anyone who has as infectious a chuckle as you, you potato eater!
athena
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 07:47:21 (PST)
My very best wishes to two lovely granddaughters, Miranda and Ana who are sharing this election day birthday. I hope the sun is shining on you, up there in Washington State. Or if it's raining, I hope that you have an umbrella. Any day is a good day when it's your birthday.
Ramona
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 05:49:40 (PST)
A very Happy Birthday to Mark Allan - the son my father never had. Did we tell you lately how glad we are that you are part of this family??? Allow us to say it again. A very happy fifty-something to you. Hope to see you over the holidays...§
Steve
Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 15:35:41 (PST)
Does that mean he's dropping his drawers?!?! LOL!
((((Mark)))) -- many happy returns of this day for you. Hope you have a great one!
mona
Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 14:53:08 (PST)
Yes, sir, he's my baby! Happy Day to the Man of my dreams, the Man of the hour, and the Man of the full moon.
Paula
Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 14:51:46 (PST)
Here's to another Scorpio in the family, Mark Allan. Mark, we know you're not crazy about birthdays, so instead of showering you with reminders and rude comments, I will sprinkle a few good wishes your way, like HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Ramona
Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 09:41:42 (PST)
Yeah, happy birthday to ((((Joseph Denali)))). Love you, man.
mona
Friday, November 03, 2006 at 23:07:40 (PST)
Way to go, Joe!
Mark & More
Friday, November 03, 2006 at 21:59:43 (PST)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Joe, the newest adult in the family. Is that the biggest little man, or the littlest big man? In anycase, it is our little Joe, growing up. You make us all proud. Hope you have/had a wonderful day. Love from your auntie......
Paula
Friday, November 03, 2006 at 21:42:56 (PST)
A very Happy 21st Birthday to Joe!!! I guess at 21 you officially go from being Joey to Joe or Joseph. I expect that we will be seeing plenty of pictures, thanks to the new Rebel in the family. You go, Joe! §
Steve
Friday, November 03, 2006 at 08:37:42 (PST)
Joyeux Anniversaire Joseph Stylos Will I get to see some new photos of all of you on the Photos tab soon? You're all growing up so fast. Thanks to all for the Bday wishes. and Joyeux Anniversaire from Jerome whose internet does not work at this point in time. Have a great day.
Sophie
Friday, November 03, 2006 at 04:12:21 (PST)
And a very Happy Halloween to my family from me, currently in Sacramento. I'm sorry I will not get a chance to see Ana and Vanessa in costume, but I know that they are in good hands. And a Sad Anniversary to all - 37 years, a lifetime gone by in a flash.
Steve
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 18:14:25 (PST)
Extra love and appreciation going out to my ((((family)))) today. Hope to see everyone soon.
mona
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 07:31:37 (PST)
A Happy Birthday to Sophie. (It's still Oct. 30th here, just barely.) I wish for you all the good things you wish for yourself.
Ramona
Monday, October 30, 2006 at 20:59:31 (PST)
A very Happy Birthday to Sophie! You'll be glad to know that Vanessa is doing great. But you already know that. She's looking forward to coming home for Christmas. §
Steve
Monday, October 30, 2006 at 09:39:11 (PST)
A big Happy Birthday goes out to Sophie, with congratulations on her new job, as well. We hope you have a great year!
Mark & Vanessa
Monday, October 30, 2006 at 08:51:58 (PST)
RIP Red Auerbach...
mona
Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 19:33:09 (PST)
I am writing from sunny Brevard, NC. We have been having a delicious pot-luck get-together with all the friends I have been missing. Jill and Don are such wonderful hosts and friends. Tomorrow I will wind up my long weekend and head back for Massachsuetts. I see that the weatherman is promising good weather. I'll see you at the airport, Paula. And the rest of you back at the Manor.
Ramona
Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 17:50:58 (PST)
Oh, it's never too early to celebrate ((((Athena))))!!! You are such a treasure, my dear!
mona
Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 08:54:16 (PST)
hey -- it's only the midterm grade! No need to celebrate quite yet!
athena
Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 09:13:39 (PDT)
Hurray for my brilliant sister Athena who got an A for her first class. On her way to her new calling. Way to go Thenes!
Paula
Friday, October 27, 2006 at 03:31:05 (PDT)
It's a beautiful fall weekend in the Northwest as well. Mark, Vanessa and I are headed over to the Pingrees for some steak and football, and of course the compamy of Miranda and Betsy and the rest of the Pingree clan. Then I head to the Bay Area for most of next week. Fall seems to be flying by and soon the cold winds of winter will be blowing.
Steve
Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 08:51:25 (PDT)
well another beautiful day in the fall in massachusetts. i'm finishing or almost finishing a painting job in the last of the weather. big news on holyoke street -- half the tulip poplar fell down in the big windstorm we had on friday, luckily it harmed neither human nor beast nor dwelling place just one small section of fence (happy birthday jerry -- thanks for looking out for us) and dad and scott were getting busy with the dismantling when last seen.
athena
Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 06:53:34 (PDT)
Happy Birthday ((((Jerry))))
mona
Friday, October 20, 2006 at 16:44:51 (PDT)
Here too, Jerry. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you, and am happy for the time I had with my biggest brother. Happy Birthday.
Paula
Friday, October 20, 2006 at 14:09:03 (PDT)
10/20/50
Another October, and lots more thoughts of Jerry. Still missing you here, bro.
Mark
Friday, October 20, 2006 at 12:24:28 (PDT)
And a very Happy 56th Birthday to my friend and brother Jerry who can't be here to share it with us. You're still a big part of this family!!! §
Steve
Friday, October 20, 2006 at 12:24:03 (PDT)
well we got dad's new computer desk in and it is as joey says command central. We had to do some juggling around (and tricky maneuvering to get it in the door. Paula would be proud. Now all he needs is a persian rug and twice as many square feet and it will be perfect. Come over for some grape juice and football!
athenakimou
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 09:49:29 (PDT)
I'm at school, I wanted to which a great happy birthday to my Super-Grandma !
Jerome
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 00:38:06 (PDT)
Well, I knew I would not be the first, so I aimed for the last!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM !!!
That goes for me, Vanessa, and Jerome, whom I spoke to today. Everyone is doing great, and hopes you are as well. Thanks for being our Mom (and GrandMom!)
Mark
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 23:04:42 (PDT)
I have been having a wonderful birthday for the last couple of days. Much, but not all of it, has involved eating. (There were also flowers, cards, telephone calls and good wishes.) Thanks to all you wonderful people who made it a birthday to remember. I am fortunate to have you in my circle of family and friends.
Ramona, the birthday girl
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 19:18:56 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Mom. I am so happy that we got to celebrate with you yesterday. Thanks for having us all....where would be be without you? I know, way too deep for a birthday message. Hope you are having a wonderful day. Love from me......
Paula June
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 08:11:03 (PDT)
Yeah, Mom!!! Happy Birthday and many more to come! I'm glad you don't have to experience rainy Seattle on your big day - it seems that the winter rains have arrived with an attitude. Everyone around here is working hard and doing well. We wish we were closer to share your big day with you!!! §
Steve
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 07:16:49 (PDT)
Happy birthday Mom! or as we say in the old country -Chronia Polla!
I hope those around you are giving you special treatment today. Oh wait, that includes me. Doh!
For Sophie: in case nobody has emailed you some greek phrases yet:
Good morning: Kalime'ra
Hello/Goodbye - Yia'sou
Please - Parakalo'
Thank you - Efharisto'
(www.greek-fest.com/Dictionary/dictionary.html)
Scott
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 06:55:50 (PDT)
Happy Birthday (((Mom)))!!!
mona
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 06:22:20 (PDT)
Hi everyone,
Need some information about Greece.
How do you say: Good morning?
Good bye? Please? and Thank you?
Love to all
Sophie
sophie
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 04:16:24 (PDT)
good girl sophie. If it is all possible I may make it to washington to see you. I wish you bon voyage and hope the "we"includes Jerome. If not I will see him sometime.
paul
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 16:48:25 (PDT)
That's a lot of traveling, Sophie. We are all proud of you, especially Vanessa. I'm in San Diego for the week at a conference. I hope all is having a nice Columbus Day....§
Steve
Monday, October 09, 2006 at 07:14:53 (PDT)
Will be in Switwerland on the 18th, Greece from the 19 to the 20th where I will look for some STYLOS source water bottles and on to Washington DC from the 2nd of December to the 17th of December. Will keep you posted with arrival time in France on the 17th.
Hope everyone is well
sophie
Monday, October 09, 2006 at 04:43:58 (PDT)
Still here. Still Lovely. We went on a whale watch and were treated to some amazing sights. We have had wonderful weather, fantastic food, and ocean breezes. Wish you were here.
Paula
Monday, October 09, 2006 at 04:31:10 (PDT)
Melinda and I are at a lovely Bed and Breakfast on Cape Cod. Life is good.
Paula
Friday, October 06, 2006 at 16:59:02 (PDT)
Welcome back to the west, Mark. Sorry your first task is a janitorial one....
mona
Monday, October 02, 2006 at 16:35:53 (PDT)
And now safe and sound in Seattle ...
Mark
Monday, October 02, 2006 at 00:20:24 (PDT)
ooops. I always thought that picture was Steve. Color me pink.
mona
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 23:40:36 (PDT)
Thanks for the update Annie! And so nice to hear from you, Janet!!
And Happy Birthday ((((Mark)))) -- judging from your picture on the front page, you're looking more and more like Steve every year!
mona
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 15:12:37 (PDT)
well i am doing good i dont have any kids jet i really want but i guess it not my turn jet so how is everyone doing my mom is ok jedde has two kids wendy has two kids peter is doing alot better well talk u later
annie
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 07:04:50 (PDT)
Yeah, Mark! Have a great Birthday. Know that lots of us on the west coast are sending happy energy your way!!! §
Steve
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 06:38:57 (PDT)
Hurray! I get to be the first! Happiest of birthdays to my littlest brother Mark. Remember, you are King this day! Whatever you say goes. Too bad I won't be around to do your bidding...think I will send some siblings in my place. Have a happy day. Love from me,
Paulala
Friday, September 29, 2006 at 03:25:44 (PDT)
Hi, Stylos clan! My sister and I spent some hours at Northhampton a week or so ago, and enjoyed our visit and the beautiful Autumn day. Ramona, I'm still struggling with the dopey crochet, and I finally made a bearly passable chain. I did make the carrot soup successfully from my old Moosewood. (Next week, a batch for lauren.) Thanks for the wonderful companionship. It was so good to meet you, Jess. Hugs.
Janet
Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 11:20:31 (PDT)
Glad you've discovered us. We'll be watching for your next posting.
Ramona
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 17:10:09 (PDT)
Hey Annie! Good to see you here. Tell us about YOU!
Paula
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 13:21:15 (PDT)
i just wanted to say hello and see how everybody is doing this is ronas dagter annie
annie
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 17:10:42 (PDT)
Thank you everybody ! It was great !
Jeromeo
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 06:24:21 (PDT)
Happy belated birthday Jerome!
Pam and Cameron
Monday, September 25, 2006 at 08:32:38 (PDT)
And also me! Bon anniversaire, though I doubt my spelling. I wish you all the happiness in the world on your birthday, and a most excellent year! We do so love to read your posts!
mona
Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 14:52:39 (PDT)
and me! i hope you have a great day and maybe a delicious cake and some time to do whatever you want!
athenaeo
Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 08:19:40 (PDT)
ME TOO! Happy birthday, Jeromeo. I hope you have a wonderful birthday, doing and eating all the things you like to do. I agree with my Dad, we sure do miss you when you are on the other side of the ocean. Keep being the wonderful young man you are.
Love from Paulala
Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 08:13:49 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jeromeo! I hope that you have a great time at Laserquest! It was very nice to have you here for a few weeks last month. I hope life at the CIV is being good to you. And I hope that this is the best year yet!!! §
Steve
Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 07:50:16 (PDT)
Jerome, you must know this family thrives on you good humor and loving nature. You mean much to us all. I want you to have a great birthday and when you come here next I will be better prepared to do more things we both like. Your own grandfather.
paul
Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 07:49:56 (PDT)
Happy happy birthday, Jerome. I hope you are having a sunnier day there than we are here. It's raining hard! I hope my favorite TWELVE YEAR OLD is happy and healthy. We miss you here.
Proud grandmother
Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 07:33:03 (PDT)
Let me be the first:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEROME!
Papa
Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 07:33:29 (PDT)
Oh, and welcome home, Scott. Tell us all about Italy!
Paula
Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 15:12:10 (PDT)
Betsy! So glad to hear that. We love our tools. How is the college life? I am still waiting to hear from Paul, Vanessa and Ana...high school students all.
Paula
Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 15:04:01 (PDT)
Oh by the way Paula,
I've used my toolbox everyday that i've been here.
So thanks again for that!
Betsy
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 19:39:03 (PDT)
Way to go, Betsy! Enjoy this first week without homework, but do not party TOO hard. I so enjoyed getting to know you again during the pre-wedding week. PLEASE keep posting here, and keep up the good work!
Paula
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 16:15:36 (PDT)
Congratulations, Betsy! I guess this means that you will not be going to the Puyallup with us this weekend. I'm sure you will have a great time at college and be very successful at it. We will all be there with you in spirit. §
Steve
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 06:34:24 (PDT)
so here i am at college!
everything is going great, and my professors are wonderful. I start classes next monday, so right now im just getting used to this whole living on your own thing. the food is ok, but nothing like mums!
love,
Betsy
Monday, September 18, 2006 at 23:13:06 (PDT)
:)
...great to hear from himself! Thanks to the helpers.
mona
Monday, September 18, 2006 at 19:07:43 (PDT)
Things are rite with the world and the red sox beat the yanks three out of four and joy has returned to mudville. I am here to tell you I am now in what appears to be good health and am ezceedingly grateful to the closesnes of the family which seems to giveas much help as is needed to the rest of us. What can I say I love you guys. I need not say be good to each other since you learned that lesson well panos
paul
Monday, September 18, 2006 at 12:02:54 (PDT)
We are still here in Italy....we had hoped to make it to France but it doesn't look like we are going to be able to make it. Thanks for the invitation anyway Sophie and Jerome...we tried to call you on the phone but couldn't get it to work unfortunately. We did manage to find lots of food and wine and nice people though. Tomorrow we go up to the lakes in the mountains for a few days, then home. Buon giorno to all!
Scott and Anne
Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 08:26:34 (PDT)
Thanks Jerome, glad school is going well so far. What about the rest of you students? Oh, and I forgot to include Athena in the mix of students this year. Scott and Anne, are you still on your bicycles? I can't wait to hear about your adventures.
Paula
Friday, September 15, 2006 at 03:23:50 (PDT)
((((Naki and Lee and Kathy))))
mona
Monday, September 11, 2006 at 23:06:28 (PDT)
Dear Anne and Scott,
I guess you're not so far from us. Would you have time to come to visit us? Have a wonderful trip.
Jeromeo and Sophie
sophie
Monday, September 11, 2006 at 12:14:45 (PDT)
Ciao everybody from Italy. It's been awesome so far. I had cocoa puffs for breakfast and we just rode bikes around Lucca. Time's up. Gotta go.
Scott and Anne
Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 09:10:37 (PDT)
Ok...
School's been fine so far, I have almost all the stuff I need and I met almost all the teachers.
I don't think I have any of the same teachers that I had last year.
Jeromeo
Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 01:22:31 (PDT)
Now on to September. How about a word from all those lucky enough to being going back to school? Paul? Ana? Vanessa? Jerome? And Betsy, you must be almost there. And Jeff? What grade are you in now? I am waiting.........
Paula
Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 14:17:19 (PDT)
I'm happy to report that Dad is on his way to Hartford and should be landing in a few minutes. Mark should be there to meet him. And the Stylos venture to the west officially comes to a close. I'm so glad that it could happen. Thanks to Pathy, we have pictures of his visit with Dad in California this week. There is also a classic picture of the two of them from 1970. Be sure to use the navigation arrows. §
Steve
Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 13:34:09 (PDT)
I am about to leave pathy's home. I can never say enough good things about my visit here. I will try when I get home. ps
paul
Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 04:53:47 (PDT)
My missing bag has been delivered, so all is well.
Ramona
Thursday, September 07, 2006 at 11:22:19 (PDT)
Dad - I hope you remember to give Pathy my very best regards! I'm glad you arrived safely, and easily too I hope.
I am so very glad that we had that wonderful time together, and such a happy excuse to get together! I love and treasure each and everyone, and the ones who couldn't make it too...you were missed, for sure.
I had so much more fun at the wedding itself than I expected too, and less anxiety, for some odd reason. Could it be...
The mounds of help I got from everyone. And the mixed play and work time I had with my 2 best sisters! (((((Paula and Athena))))))
And huge thanks too, to Scott, for making this trip at a most inconvenient time -- I know I didn't tell you how important it was to me to have you with us, so I hope you know it anyway. And thanks for the great job on the pictures -- there are some real doozies there! I love the one of Miranda and Jason dancing -- I've personally captioned it The Look of Love, and it makes me happy to see it.
Last thing - I send my congratulations to our beautiful Miranda and handsome Jason -- I'm glad to see you so happy and wish you many years of more of the same! Mazaltov!
mona
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 20:48:50 (PDT)
Yes, I arrived back in MA more or less on time, though one bag did not. I hope it arrives sometime as it had 2 pair of shoes in it, and I had already left one pair at Mona's. Scott met me at Bradley and now he's packing for his next trip. Things seem fine here, including the flowering plants. (Thanks, Jess.)
It was a very good trip. Wouldn't have missed it for anything. Besides the lovely wedding and sumptious reception, there were good visits at the homes of Pat, Mona and Steve. (We have a gazillion photos to remember it all by.) Thanks, Miranda for having an occasion worth traveling across the country for!
Ramona
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 17:14:44 (PDT)
And the last of the Styloses, Mom, left this morning. She should be in Massachusetts by now. I already miss everyone! Vanessa is officially a student at Mercer Island High School and a member of the freshman soccer team. I hope everyone is comfortably settling back into their routines.
Steve
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 14:43:38 (PDT)
in california. Picked up by Pathy and now at his home. Really a great feeling both spiritualy and heallth wise. life is good. ps
paul
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 11:18:20 (PDT)
Good work, Jeromeo. Seattle is not as nice of a place when you are not in it! And everyone else who has graced us with their presence for the past week or so. Vanessa and Ana are on their way for the first day of high school (we will know within a day or two whether they will let Vanessa start early); Scott, Mark, Paula and Athena are safely back in Massachusetts; Dad is on his way to San Francisco (or will be as soon as the train leaves) and Mom will be here until tomorrow. Ana and Vanessa looked mature, confident and excited. It was great to have everyone here. Ana pointed out that Miranda had the first Stylos wedding since 1988. In the pictures of my wedding, Miranda was the youngest. My, how time flies. §
Steve
Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 07:58:38 (PDT)
Yes, what a great world traveler is our Jerome! We're proud of you in many ways.
Ramona
Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 07:03:00 (PDT)
Thank you for letting us know, Jeromeo. We miss you already.
Paulala
Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 05:17:24 (PDT)
I just got there after almost 10 hours of plane and it all went ok !
I'm not even tired without sleeping any in the planes !
Jeromeo
Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 02:12:43 (PDT)
Jerome should be boarding his plane from Zurich to Nice about now, and Vanessa should soon be in bed, resting for her first day of school.
Good luck kids!
Mark
Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 00:05:09 (PDT)
Tous mes voeux de bonheur to Miranda and thank you for the georgous photos of the wedding. One of them is going to be my wallpaper screen on the PC. It is such a pleasure to see you all together on such an event. Will they be more photos of you all on the net soon?
Felicitations to Jessamyn too.
Love to you all
sophie
Monday, September 04, 2006 at 01:20:38 (PDT)
If anyone wants to See the Pictures of Miranda's wedding click on the link!
Scott
Sunday, September 03, 2006 at 23:04:39 (PDT)
I'll second Paula's emotion. The Pingree's should all be proud and gratified. We'll all have to mix and max pictures. People here are starting to dissipate - Mark and Jerome are one their way to Boston and Athena and Paula will be there in the morning. It's been great having everyone here on the West Coast, ya'll hurry back!
Steve
Sunday, September 03, 2006 at 11:22:42 (PDT)
A beautiful bride, (and mother of the bride), and a wonderful celebration of her marriage to Jason, the newest member of our family. The Pingrees all looked amazing, come to think of it. Thanks for giving us a reason to bring us all out West. We love you!
Paula
Saturday, September 02, 2006 at 22:48:20 (PDT)
Congratulations Miranda!
Jessamyn
Saturday, September 02, 2006 at 12:20:08 (PDT)
Another beautiful morning here in Tent City. Did I tell you about the lobsters that David had flown in for us? Did I tell you about our drive to the beautiful Pacific Ocean? Or watching Betsy ride her horse so majestically? Not to mention Paul's quick wit, and getting to "catch up" with Pat and Liam. Today, of course, is the big day. David is off getting a haircut, and the house is all waking up to the excitement of the day. Thanks to everyone who has made this week such a blast. (Oh, and did I say that Athena gets to be the bell-ringer, and I her proud assistant? I am thinking that may mean holding her up so she can reach the rope....) Congratulations, Miranda, on your day.
Paula
Saturday, September 02, 2006 at 08:26:30 (PDT)
G'night eastcoasters: love ya too much.
mona
Friday, September 01, 2006 at 00:01:10 (PDT)
Hi Seattle! Last night I went to stay at Stately Stylos Manor to water the plants and because I knew it had been empty too long; and what to my wondering eyes had appeared but Ann, Melissa, Joey, Pam, Kerry and Cameron. It was as if we all wanted to be crowded together in one place too. We ate Food Bank Farm watermelon and entertainment was shown in all three theaters. Upstarirs featured the Amy Tan Classic "The Joy Luck Club" Baseball glowed from the living room downstairs, and Joey and I watched an eclectic assortment of shows that I am sure have never graced the high definition theater before. So please, stop dragging your feet and sobbing into pillows with the throbbing pity you feel for us 3,000 miles from the festivities. Don't keep staying at home because you are too guilty to enjoy yourselves without us. And most of all keep the packages of home made food, swatches of fancy fabrics and baseball tickets you are about to send. We will get through the jealousy together.
Love from three hours ago,
Massachusetts
Jessamyn
Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 18:13:40 (PDT)
Another morning in the tent for me and Athena. We are trying very hard not to have fun, but there is only so much cooking and cleaning one can do in a tent! Watching Betsy ride was wonderful, and Mona's beef stroganoff was excellent. David has joined our ranks of vacationers, so all is right with the world...or will be when Scottie arrives.
Paula
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 07:12:33 (PDT)
what an unusual birthday and what a crowd to enjoy it with. I shall never forget how good you all were. I remain eternaly grateful. ps
paul
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 15:40:42 (PDT)
Well, shoot, then I wonder if I should still post my favorite moment from last night's festivities...
OK, you talked me into it:
We got to hear Dad's famous rendition of Brutus' eulogy for Caesar. And I got to play the Scott role. Can I have my ears back now?
...yes, you were all there with us in spirit.
Now Paula, 'thena and Betsy are off to the farm for Betsy's lesson and I'm, er, ummm. I'm cleaning the house. Yeah, that's it.
mona
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:29:55 (PDT)
Hey Mona, Stop Having fun when I'm At "Work".Cleaning And Cooking Is What should be happening when i'm not There.The Real Fun Begins this evening when i return home. PING.
Dave Pingree
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 09:03:07 (PDT)
Hey, stop having so much fun out there! Just wait a couple of days, anyway.
Scott
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 08:14:23 (PDT)
:) --- did I mention how much I love to read Jess' postings???
I'm not writing much because I'm busy having the time of my life!
mona
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 07:29:31 (PDT)
oops
Jessamyn
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 15:15:51 (PDT)
oops
Jessamyn
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 15:15:45 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Buddy. Spagetti is at least as fitting as steak and probably easier to chew. Be well and as my wise grandfather always says: be good. S' agapo.
Jessamyn
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 15:15:07 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Buddy. Spagetti is at least as fitting as steak and probably easier to chew. Be well and as my wise grandfather always says: be good. S' agapo.
Jessamyn
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 15:15:03 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Buddy. Spagetti is at least as fitting as steak and probably easier to chew. Be well and as my wise grandfather always says: be good. S' agapo.
Jessamyn
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 15:14:51 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Dad from about 10 feet away! Sleep in as long as you like, Dad - at 81, you deserve it. In your honor, Vanessa and Ana are returning from camp today. I think it looks like spaghetti, rather than steaks for the birthday party. At least that is what is thawed out. We'll keep you posted, so to speak....§
Steve
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 08:06:40 (PDT)
All Hail Paul Stylos On His Day Of Days! And Thanks in Part Of Creating My Most Devine MONA.
Dave Pingree
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 08:03:24 (PDT)
Posting of morning number 2 here at tent city. We were all at the game yesterday (except Mom), but it did not seem to help the Red Sox. Or maybe they were just disappointed that Mom did not show up. Or maybe it was because we were graced by the presence of cousin Chris and Ken, and that confused them. In any case it was great fun, and then Aunt Pat and Mom fed us all with their well known Southern Hospitality. Happy Birthday today to my most wonderful father. Party tonight at Steve's so we can honor him in whatever humble way we can...steaks? hot fudge sundays? hot tub? We love you Dad.
Paula
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 07:23:37 (PDT)
I'm glad to hear that all of our east coasters are being so well looked after. How many of you went to the game yesterday? We have been enjoying cool damp weather in honor of your fair city during which we moved Pam from Hadley to Greenfield. Well that's it for now. Some of us are not on vacation. Enjoy the festivities and keep us posted (ha ha).
Jessamyn
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 04:25:18 (PDT)
I am posting from Tent City at the Pingree Compound. Athena and I are being treated like royalty, which of course we so richly deserve. We arre getting ready for the Red Sox, but are they getting ready for us? We will soon find out.
Paulala
Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 07:16:05 (PDT)
And I am here in Gig Harbor, WA with Pat and Ken. We look forward to joining with the rest of the gang tomorrow after the Red Sox-Mariners game.
Ramona
Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 13:51:59 (PDT)
we made to the emerald city or is it the north emerald peninsula it nine oclock in the morning and we've already looked at three hundred fifty six pictures. welcome to vacation! and miranda's nuptial celebaration!
athena
Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 09:33:39 (PDT)
Yup, I'll be at the airport to pick you two up tonight. YAY!!!!!!
mona
Friday, August 25, 2006 at 07:56:58 (PDT)
Me too, Betsy. I especially can't wait to get to see you as a college freshperson! Later today...!
Paula
Friday, August 25, 2006 at 04:02:52 (PDT)
I'm so excited for everyone to be coming out WEST!
Just thought that I'd share my enthusiasm!
Betsy
Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 16:55:41 (PDT)
And now I am happy to report that Dad is safely on the ground and headed home in the car with Mark and Jerome. §
Steve
Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 15:33:02 (PDT)
I'm glad to report that Mark and Jerome have safely arrived, with their luggage, and Dad will be here in three hours. Party On, Dudes!!! §
Steve
Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 12:01:35 (PDT)
Oh, and Jessamyn start her new job (full time with benefits!) today as a Preschool teacher at Mount Holyoke College. Way to go, Jessamyn!
Paula
Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 03:01:03 (PDT)
Well! Mark A. has just left for the airport with Dad, Mark S. and Jerome. They all got up early DESPITE staying up until 2:00 am to watch the Red Sox finally win a game. Mom leaves for parts North East later today, and Athena and I leave tomorrow night. Scott will follow a week later. Hope you are ready for us, because HERE WE COME!
Paula
Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 02:58:52 (PDT)
Ana and Vanessa are safely up at camp - looking forward to a week or two in the San Juan wildnerness, and returning to a few houses full of Stylii. §
Steve
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 07:41:36 (PDT)
And thanks to Mark also, for doing battle with the spam robots!
Scott
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 19:24:14 (PDT)
Thanks for the update, Lee. We'll be watching and thinking of you.
And thanks to Steve for keeping the message board spam-free.
Scott
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 07:54:44 (PDT)
Flight 175, As the World Watched” will be shown on Sunday August 20 on TLC at 10:00pm and rebroadcast on August 30 at 9:00pm.
A one and a half hour version of “On Native Soil” will be shown on Court TV on Monday August 21 at 10:00pm. a full DVD version will be available.
Eunice and I make appearances in both films. Flight 175 was Peter, Sue and Christine’s flight.
Regards. Lee
Lee Hanson
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 07:38:10 (PDT)
Bon Voyage to the Threesome heading out to Canoe Island and French Camp!
Mark
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 07:16:10 (PDT)
I'm glad to report that Vanessa (and her luggage) have safely arrived in Seattle. She doesn't seem as tired as I would be. I think First Class must agree with her. She'll spend three days here and then head to camp for a few weeks before the wedding. §
Steve
Friday, August 11, 2006 at 21:30:40 (PDT)
Amazing photos, Steve.
Paula
Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 13:20:28 (PDT)
Peru! That must have been so cool!!!
mona
Wednesday, August 09, 2006 at 19:30:14 (PDT)
We are safely back from Peru. What an interesting place. If anyone would like to See the Pictures you can see them here. Nice as the trip was, it is nice to be back into summer and baseball. We are all looking forward to the onslaught of Stylos nation. Get out here!!! §
Steve & Ana
Tuesday, August 08, 2006 at 22:29:26 (PDT)
Click on PHOTOS on the left to see some great pictures of Steve and Ana and Peru.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 08, 2006 at 06:33:54 (PDT)
As some of you may know, we had a fun filled week-end here in Acton with a combination Clean Sweep/What Not to Wear with Athena and her wardrobe. It was not only lots of fun, but highly successful! Not counting her accessories (and what wonderful accessories they are) she let go or 331 articles of well loved clothing, and kept the 312 that met the approval of the panel consisting Paula, Jessamyn, Melinda, Papi, and occasionally Mark. Amazing, Athena. We are all proud, and can't wait to see you in your newly discovered/uncovered outfits. We love you!
Paula
Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 20:47:18 (PDT)
Hey Alex!! What's new?
mona
Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 11:21:37 (PDT)
hi everyone
alex
Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 07:24:13 (PDT)
Thanks for the messages again. my parents took me out to dinner on my birthday.
Paul p.
Friday, August 04, 2006 at 16:59:28 (PDT)
yes i am finally remembering to start my computer to say -- happy birthday paul! looking forward to seeing you -- and looking up to you -- in less than a month. Hope your birthday week is going well
athena
Friday, August 04, 2006 at 11:02:20 (PDT)
Joyeux anniversaire Paul Jr. (avec un peu de retard). Mark, will you check your e-mails?
Working six days a week till Vanessa and Jerome return. Hope all is well on both sides of the other continent. Thank you for taking good care of my little ones who can get along with each other so well whenever they wish! Have a nice summer
sophie
Friday, August 04, 2006 at 10:40:03 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Paul!! (The celebration doesn't end until you run out of aunts and uncles)
Scott
Friday, August 04, 2006 at 05:59:27 (PDT)
And the wishes just keep on coming! Happy Day Before Yesterday Birthday, Paul!
Mark
Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 08:13:48 (PDT)
Happy Yesterday birthday Paul!
Vanessa
Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 13:23:30 (PDT)
Hey Mark (and the rest): You'd better head back out this way. At least it's no hotter than when you left.
Ramona
Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 09:16:06 (PDT)
Well, I escaped to work where we have power (and air conditioning) while Mark A, Mark S, Jerome and Vanessa are in Acton where the power is off. Bet it is very toasty there. How are the rest of you holding up under this heat?
Paula
Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 07:13:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul! I hope this is the best one yet. Driving age are you? Watch out, world!
Ana and I are enjoying Peru immensely. Today we rented a cab all day ($65) and visited six sets of Inca ruins around Cusco. Very impressive. And yes, we have been taking pictures. The weather has been very pleasant, high sixties, some sun, no rain. We head to Macho Picchu tomorrow. Then back to Lima for a few days before heading north. We are traveling with a friend of Ana's and her Dad. Dads and Daughters. Hope all is well with all there.
Steve & Ana
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 19:31:59 (PDT)
well paul another year another adventure. Keep swinging and never give up no matter what the game and remember you cannot hit a home run unless you keep your eye on the ball. Best of all have a great year we are all pulling for you. your own other paul.
psul
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 13:52:58 (PDT)
thanks for all the messages =]
Paul p.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:35:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Paul !
Jerome
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:01:37 (PDT)
Yes,16 is a big birthday number, but Paul is a big boy and will handle it with style. But will he check in here and let the rest of us know something about what he's doing, thinking, hoping, planning? The spotlight is on you. Enjoy it!
Ramona
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 05:27:24 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAUL! I do believe you hit that magic number today, the big 16. Hope you have an amazing day, stay cool, and enjoy being the birthday boy. Hey, why don't you post a message today to tell us just how you are celebrating? Can't wait to see you later this month.
Love from your auntie Paulala
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 04:48:36 (PDT)
Wow, Peru. I cannot wait to hear those stories, Steve, and to see the photos...hint. Hard to believe winter exists somewhere. We had a great weekend with Vanessa, Jerome, Melinda, Mom and Dad here to enjoy a cook-out on the deck. Poor Scott and Mark had to stay in Northampton and work. How are the rest of you all? Staying cool?
Paula
Monday, July 31, 2006 at 06:31:08 (PDT)
Greetings from Peru! And from Winter! I knew it was going to be winter, so I brought some warm clothes, however, I totally forgot that it would be dark long before dinnertime. Things are very nice here, the people are warm and the food is great. I'll be heading to Cusco tomorrow to meet Ana and go see Macho Picchu. We'll be back in Seattle next weekend. At least I will. Ana will be back a week from tomorrow. Hope all is well for all of you.
Steve
Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 20:40:22 (PDT)
I have just talked to niece Becky and she told me that there is a new baby in the family. Katey had a baby boy on July 9th. He has been named Davis. I think Becky and Dave really enjoy having 4 little grandchildren (the oldest of which is 3 and a half!)
Some of you may have noticed that our (and your?) email is not operating; Netnation promises to have it fixed "soon".
Ramona
Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 03:01:56 (PDT)
That young man certainly has determination....what is his nickname now? Way to go, Joe.
Paula
Friday, July 21, 2006 at 12:35:03 (PDT)
Just heard from Joe who is back on the trail, in Andover Maine. He is being treated for Lyme disease, and is only going at about half the pace he was going before, but is gradually improving. He should be finishing in about 3 weeks.
Scott
Friday, July 21, 2006 at 10:16:49 (PDT)
The weather in Seattle sounds wonderful compared to the sticky heat we are currently experiencing in Massachusetts. I actually don't mind the heat too much as long as there is water nearby.
So let's hear it for the......
STATELY STYLOS MANOR POOL....
HAHA just kidding Dad!
Steve, it was nice to visit with you. Cameron loved getting some mail at his "cabin."
Pam
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 05:14:52 (PDT)
well thanks to marquimou and beckimou i have a computer at home now it's fun having mark and the french fries as scott calls them around now we really are in the full swing of summer
athena
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 05:11:35 (PDT)
Pacific Northwest weather report: today's high expected to be 78 degrees, light wind, low humidity.
And no kids in the house!!!! (time to make some progress on cleaning...)
Love to you all,
mona
Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 07:36:19 (PDT)
The latest word is that Mark and Vanessa and Jerome have landed at the airport in Boston and are now headed this way. I hope they are prepared for the ninety-plus temperatures that we had today and will continue to enjoy(?)for a few days.
Ramona
Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 14:22:01 (PDT)
Here I am, having arrived at the Stately Stylos Manor, only to find no one home! What is the point of having a family homestead, if the folks aren't there waiting for you when you arrive? Come to think of it, I forgot to say I was coming...I am sitting here waiting for the party to start.
Paula
Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 09:19:27 (PDT)
I'm on my way!
Road Warrior
Friday, July 14, 2006 at 22:34:15 (PDT)
A belated thank you for the birthday wishes. It was a lovely five day event this year, full of thunderstorms, family and food. Hope to see you all soon now that we are deeply embedded in the summer.
Melinda
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 16:17:12 (PDT)
We lost but we were dominating almost all game, we deserved to win !
It's true Mauresmo won Wimbledon but we could've still won the world cup !
Jeromeo
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 07:08:39 (PDT)
Not to worry - they still have a Ladies Wimbledon Champion this year!!
mona
Monday, July 10, 2006 at 22:29:11 (PDT)
Jeromeo and Vanessessa...I am so sorry.
Paulala
Sunday, July 09, 2006 at 14:35:20 (PDT)
Vanessa and Jerome - going to be watching some soccer on Sunday? Vive la France! §
Steve
Friday, July 07, 2006 at 07:28:16 (PDT)
YEAH! Hello Jeromeo. Can't wait to see you.
Paulala
Wednesday, July 05, 2006 at 16:54:32 (PDT)
It's good to hear something from the European contingent. Thanks, Jerome, for breaking the silence. Ten more days!
Ramona
Wednesday, July 05, 2006 at 16:39:08 (PDT)
Happy 4th of July to everybody!
In france it's the 14th of July so we still have to wait 10 days but i hope everybody will have a great day!
Jeromeo
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 at 10:16:13 (PDT)
Today I got a call from Beverly (Layne Barakat Read) and Barry, the new owners of Layne Laurel Lodge. They were on their way to the Charlotte airport after having spent a week in the cabin. They report "a wonderful time" and no problems they couldn't solve. I feel good that the cabin is in good hands. With Noah living in NC I'm sure it will be well looked after. Bev and Barry were headed back to CA, then tomorrow on to Ashland, OR to the Shakespeare festival and another stop of two before Alexa Layne's wedding. They sure keep the road (and the air) hot. I envy them their energy.
Tomorrow we will be joining Paula and daughters at Erving State Forest, where we used to camp as a family. They are already there and have the tent set up, so if predicted showers come tonight, they will be snug and dry.
Scott has spent much of the wekend shoring up the Stately Stylos Manor, and it is looking more "stately" all the time. It's great having Pam and Melissa dropping in frequently. (And also Athena and Jessamyn). And last week Joey took a little detour from the Appalachian trail and came to Northampton before resuming his 6-month trek on The Trail. (One more month to go, more or less. Great going, Joey, (or Fast Layne as he is known on the Trail.)
Ramona
Sunday, July 02, 2006 at 16:54:54 (PDT)
And a very Happy Birthday to Melinda Rose from a west coast uncle. I hope that the new place is working out for you, and that you make a trip west with the rest of the brood in August/September. We're glad we have you! §
Steve
Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 07:25:36 (PDT)
Happy birthday Melinda Rose
Sweetest rose I knows.
and many good things for a lovely lady
paul
Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 04:46:19 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to my Melinda. I have been dazzled by your creativity, kindness, intelligence, strength, curiosity and sense of fun for 23 years so far. Keep it up. I love you.
Mama
Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 03:28:44 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to you, Leo!!!
mona
Monday, June 26, 2006 at 18:46:23 (PDT)
Had a very nice visit with Mark Allan, who is now on his way east after a long trip. Hurry back Mark, Seattle's a better place when you are here! §
Steve
Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 08:12:47 (PDT)
And we just barely got to scratch the surface, grilling Mark A about his trip to Africa before he had to run for the ferry last night. Sounds like an amazing adventure.
mona
Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 07:46:31 (PDT)
Let me be the last (but hopefully not the least) to say Happy Birthday to brother Dave. Hope it was lots of fun, and let's have a birthday toast (or two) when I get there is August. Can't wait.
Oh, and welcome home to the very widely traveled Ana. Have you caught up on your sleep yet? And I missed Joe's little stop in Western Ma. I hear you have great stories to tell. Keep on trucking Joe. And then there is Melissa's return. Welcome home to you, too. So much (and so many) to keep track of. I would not have it any other way.
Paula
Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 04:02:02 (PDT)
Welcome home, Ana!
La grandmere
Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 17:04:14 (PDT)
We are proud to announce that Ana has arrived home from her year in France and is now (as of an hour ago) living in Seattle once again! §
Steve
Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 16:02:30 (PDT)
Happy Birthday David from us here in Northampton, too. How nice that your birthday is the longest day of the year! Enjoy every extra minute of it!
Mama-in-law
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 10:03:21 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, David! How nice to share your birthday with the summer solstice. I wish it felt more like summer around here for you. Hope we get to see you soon...§
Steve
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 07:18:56 (PDT)
Hip hip hooray for Ping!!! We're all lucky to have you in this family! See you in September.
Scott
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 07:04:14 (PDT)
Happy Summer!
Happy David Pingree Day!!! -- I am one lucky mama, I tell you...
mona
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 06:33:42 (PDT)
Yes, a great and humbling time in Massachusetts. It seems likes a long time ago now. I sat on the tarmac in Boston waiting for weather somewhere to clear for more than three hours, then only had about five hours after arriving at 1:00 a.m. until I got a plane to San Francisco this morning. But I am home safe and sound now and ready for a 10 hour nap. Thanks for all that made it happen....§
Steve
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 21:16:20 (PDT)
Way to freakin' go, JOE!!! What a huge feat! Wow. Hope I get to hear some stories...
mona
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 19:01:40 (PDT)
It was great to see Stevie over the weekend. Hopefully he made it home without any problems.
Joe has arrived in Massachusetts, having walked here from Georgia! I expect him for Wednesday night pizza tomorrow night, and I imagine he'll have quite an appetite!
Scott
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 07:12:35 (PDT)
In case it is not clear the previous message refers to the family mystique, ps
paul
Monday, June 19, 2006 at 08:34:41 (PDT)
Well the day is over and so are the festivities. I am not quite sure how it all got started or what the motivation might have been but I do know it is just what the world needed. I feel humble. blessed. grateful. and most of all fulfilled. May the gods smile on all of you and give you the strenght to carry on just as you are.The warmth so needed is all there. Thanks panos
paul
Monday, June 19, 2006 at 06:58:35 (PDT)
Okay, last night crowded into Dad's room, watching the Red Sox on his high definition TV, with Dad, Scott, Steve and Athena....THAT was Father's Day for me.
Paula
Monday, June 19, 2006 at 04:39:53 (PDT)
I send my love to all the truly amazing fathers out there in our family. Really, it's pretty incredible, when you think of it.
Most especially I want to let my father know: I love you so much, I'm grateful for all you have done for me, given me, inspired me to try. And mostly, for knowing how to love and feel things deeply, to see beauty, to keep on trying, no matter what. Love you Patedamou...however you really spell it!
You taught me about how important it is to pick a great man to be the father of your children.
(((((David))))) I'm so glad my kids have a great dad.
mona
Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 18:40:00 (PDT)
I am so happy to have spent Father's Day here in the Fatherland. I have said it before, but I want to say it again: Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dad, for being my father. I would not change a thing. Love from your
Paula June
Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 16:25:56 (PDT)
Happy Father's Day to all of the Fathers, Sons and Daughters in Stylosland! I'm sitting here near two firstborn daughters - Pam and Jessamyn. Now we know they know where to find the Stylos page, no more excuses. Things are pleasant and warm here in Northampton. Well, very pleasant and very warm. It's been a very nice vacation and was a very nice party for Jay yesterday. Don't know when we will be back but we wil see you all (most) in Seattle in late summer....
Steve
Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 13:10:45 (PDT)
Well, at least it is here, so ... Happy Father's Day, Dad! (After that magnificently mastered monologue, I dare not poeticize ... )
Mark
Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 04:44:33 (PDT)
YAY! I am so touched.
...hmmm, no that doesn't sound quite right. How about - thank you so much for making me feel great. And Scott - good job! (but by now you've realized how easy it is to do a rainbow. on the internet anyway)
Yesterday I got a real rainbow on the ferry ride to work. I had lunch at a wonderful, garlicky Lebanese restaurant with some of the great people I work with. I left right after lunch and drove home, got to see the new Tacoma Narrow bridge, almos ready for it's bridge deck. Then David, Miranda and I went in to Kingston to our favorite delicious food joint. It was great to have her to ourselves for a bit! Topped off with an evening of DJ Dave.
Thank you for the well wishes and the kind words. I love you all!
mona
Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 08:52:48 (PDT)
well i can't do colorful graphics like scott so i will have to use some colorful language ... happy day after to my mellifluous melodious mathematical momentuous meliorative meditative matronymic mechanically-inclined magical mystical musical magnificent Mona ! you are truly one of a kind and you get better every year. Your joy and enthusiasm and inventiveness are so fun to share,and even when you're sad you're beautiful and full of love. i love talking to you on the phone as you ride the ferry home. Here's to the start of a great year, the year of Mona! We all look forward to seeing you in a few months, you're not losing a daughter, you're getting swamped with your family!
athenakimou
Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 04:13:40 (PDT)
((((Mona)))))
Raising a glass and giving a shout out for the sister in the west! It will be nice to see you in a few short months!
Scott
Friday, June 16, 2006 at 08:03:02 (PDT)
Happy happy Birthday, Little Mona Lee, who was born at 6:16 (pm) on 6/16 forty-something years ago. (Yes, I know the exact year, but maybe you're one of those who like to be vague about it.) I hope the sun is shining on you wherever you are and that your optimism and happiness rating is high. We will talk about you (with love) when we get together this weekend. Enjoy your day!
The Mama
Friday, June 16, 2006 at 07:52:42 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Mona! I'm sure you will be happy to share your birthday with Betsy who graduates from high school tomorrow. Best wishes to you both! Have a great weekend - I hope the weather clears for you. Mona, now that Bill Gates is stepping down, are you applying for his position? Or at least his office? They can afford to lose him more than they can afford to lose you! §
Steve
Friday, June 16, 2006 at 07:49:43 (PDT)
I will be the second to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little, middle sister, Mona. I hope you celebrate yourself today in a style you so richly deserve, whatever that means to you. I cannot wait to finally get to see you in Seattle this summer, so get ready, here we come! Have a great birthday. Love from your big sister.
Paula
Friday, June 16, 2006 at 05:21:24 (PDT)
Well, I guess it is time for those Sleepless in Seattle, so let me be the first to wish a Wonderful Birthday to Mona !!! Hope you get some time off to enjoy it. Is there going to be a Ping Party this weekend?
Congrats to Jess, and have fun, Steve.
Be seeing you all very soon ...
Mark
Friday, June 16, 2006 at 00:18:57 (PDT)
Yay, Jess....I hope the job doesn't start for a few weeks so you get a vacation. I find that time in-between jobs is much more enjoyable and relaxing when you have a job to go to.
I'll be arriving in Boston early Saturday morning, renting a car, then leaving Monday evening. I sure hope I get a chance to see everyone. §
Steve
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 15:29:02 (PDT)
Good job Jess! Mount Holyoke is a great place to work.
Scott
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 10:16:30 (PDT)
More news! Jess got the job she wanted, full time with benefits at Mount Holyoke. Yipee again! I am so proud.
Paula
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 08:23:01 (PDT)
Hey, where is everyone? Big news from here: the sun has been out for three days in a row! Yipee! Mark is in Africa for a few weeks, and will then be going out to Seattle for a few days. I think he is going to make sure things are set for the big Stylos bash latter this summer...I mean Miranda's wedding. Melinda has happily moved into her new apartment. I have planted an herb garden on my deck, and Jess is nearing the end of one job and well on her way to a new one. Happy June to you all.
Paula
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 02:48:36 (PDT)
YAY!!! I'm so glad Scott...
And 2:30.
PM
mona
Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 19:13:11 (PDT)
I have my plane tickets for Seattle: arrive friday sept 1 at about 1PM, depart monday sept 4 at 6AM (ugh).
What time on saturday is the wedding?
Scott
Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 12:00:23 (PDT)
Congratulations to Mom, Dad, Paula and Mark on 87 years of marital bliss. Or some reasonable facsimile thereof.
:)
mona
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 20:43:13 (PDT)
Happy Anniversary to the June brides and grooms. Where would we be without you!!! §
Steve
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 07:46:02 (PDT)
Happy Anniversary to the parental units! 57 years I believe, or LVII in roman numerals. Or...one year for each of the Heinz varieties. But I digress...
Thanks for all you do, and have done...for as long as I can remember! I would get you guys a gift or something but I think you own at least one of everything!
Scott
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 06:53:00 (PDT)
Happy Anniversary to our devilish parents. What mischievous you made when you made this motley crew. Thank you so much for making us all possible, and doing so with such style. We love you!
Dutiful Daughter Paula
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 06:04:05 (PDT)
Happy 30th anniversary, Paula and Mark. Best wishes today to two hard-working people who deserve blue skies and all other good things. Has it really been 30 years since the wedding in the back yard? Here's to the next 30. Love from us,
Ma amd Pa
Monday, June 05, 2006 at 02:49:10 (PDT)
Aw shucks. Thank you all for such compliments and outpouring of affection, sent just to me in cyberspace. I had a truly wonderful birthday. I did eat lobster, for those of you wondering...delicious. I did throw away my usual number of articles of clothing equal to my age (which, by the way, is also the same as the year I as born this time around). I had lovely presents, and the presence of a brother, sister, husband and daughter. (My other daughter graced me with her presence very early and very late). Now on to a day of moving (Melinda) and another party! We will be having a deck party, who cares about the torrential downpour? Thank you all, my great family.
Paula
Saturday, June 03, 2006 at 03:39:34 (PDT)
((((Paula)))))
How very lucky I am to have you!!! I hope you're having a great day - in fact I count on it!! Thank you for all you do and for all you are - you show me the way! Much love,
mona
Friday, June 02, 2006 at 15:52:29 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paula. You are probably involved in your annual clothes-toss about now. Tomorrow we'll celebrate you and all you bring tothis family. See you then.
Mama Bear
Friday, June 02, 2006 at 14:37:04 (PDT)
A very happy birthday to my baby sister, Paula! Wow, I'm the only one who can say that. We do appreciate all you do, Paula. We trust that you, too, will be making the trip west in September.
Have a great day and a great year. §
Steve
Friday, June 02, 2006 at 07:22:06 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Paulala!! I trust you get to enjoy the day off from work.
I wish I had remembered Dad's milanos when I was looking for a snack last night.
In September Anne and I will be in Milano for real. And they better have some Pepperidge Farm cookies waiting.
Scott
Friday, June 02, 2006 at 06:06:53 (PDT)
Happppppppy Birthday Paulala !!!!!
Many, many thanks to the one who makes this board, as well as many other Stylos GetTogethers, possible. Thanks for being such a good Big Sister !
As for all those Milanos ... I can BE in Milano in just a couple hours drive. Finding the Mint Milano's once there is a whole 'nother endeavor.
Our summer plans are shaping up here: Arriving Boston on the 15th of July, with a departure on the 4th of September. Vanessa will be in Seattle / Summer Camp for the last two weeks in August, returning to Boston on the 3rd of September. Still trying to figure out a way to get Jerome and I out that way for the BIG WEDDING.
Though Summer is well along here already, we did have snow in the mountains less than 10 miles away the other day. An interesting spectacle on my way to work ...
Mark
Friday, June 02, 2006 at 02:21:45 (PDT)
I'll be right over.
I mean, if it means that much to you, I can take them off your hands...
mona
Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 21:39:30 (PDT)
Me, too! Me, too!!! I have plenty of Mint Milano's getting ready to die on the vine.......§
Steve
Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 19:23:07 (PDT)
Mark! You better get here. I bought some melano cookies three weeks ago and most of them are still in the bag. ps
paul
Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 17:26:20 (PDT)
Well, good for Joe and good for Liss. Apparently she took the high road and will leave Scotland before Joe.
Things are nice and springlike in Seattle. We are all excited to be receiving lots of family members in August and September. It's shaping up to be a nice summer. Ana gets home on June 22, then will be in camp with Vanessa from August 14 - 28. I'm very much looking forward to having her home.
I hope all is well with everyone else...§
Steve
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 18:08:33 (PDT)
Joe is past Harper's Ferry, the 1000 mile mark.
Liss is coming home in less than a week.
Tonight is pizza night!
Scott
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 06:05:02 (PDT)
Me too, it makes me happy.
Paulala
Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 19:41:54 (PDT)
Thanks for writing, Jerome. Your great family is looking forward to your coming to the US, too. Right now Grandfather is watching a ballgame, Paula and Jess have gone to the grocery store, Scott is working in his new garden and I, well, you know what I'm doing. Athena is working at the theatre.
Keep writing on the message board because it makes us all happy.
Grandmother Ramona
Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 17:07:47 (PDT)
excuse me I don't go on the message board much any more. The high definition screen seems very cool and i'm looking forward to go to United States and to see my great family!
Jerome
Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 08:47:37 (PDT)
Vanessa and Jerome your response is defening/
paul
Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 08:13:42 (PDT)
((((message board janitor)))) ~ thank you!!!
mona
Friday, May 26, 2006 at 15:16:34 (PDT)
yesterday was a red letter day. We now havw a wide 26 inch screen which shows high definition programs and yesterday I saw a red sox game in HD. You could see better than if you were at the game.
paul
Friday, May 26, 2006 at 08:21:02 (PDT)
Just another Happy Friday post!
I'm looking forward to the three day weekend with no real plans but to spend time at home, maybe make some progress in cleaning out the garage and making room for guests. :)
I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a camping outing to Mt Rainier for a couple of days, in the week before Miranda's wedding....That would be like, right around Dad's birthday. There is a great group site I could reserve if there's any interest. I know I will be in need of a little fresh air and peace and quiet right about that time, and the weather is always fabulous....just a thought.
No other real news - Betsy is making graduation plans (nad is tardy in sending out announcements....don't know where she gets that trait. Work is work. 'Nuff said!
Love to all!
mona
Friday, May 26, 2006 at 06:37:19 (PDT)
It's about time someone posted something. I guees I'm it. Well, here in Northampton the weather has warmed up and sunshine is predicted for the events of the weekend; on Sunday a graduation party for CJ Jennings (practically an adopted member of the family) and then on Monday a BIG yard sale at Jess and Ben's house. We are all unloading lots of things we once needed, or thought we needed and now are just in the way. We still have lots of unopened boxes but we are set up for housekeeping and could even put up a guest or two. We are really enjoying living "among family".
Ramona
Friday, May 26, 2006 at 06:08:54 (PDT)
Sophie, Vanesssa, Jerome, where you are. And how are you ??
paul
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 07:31:49 (PDT)
Oh no, I'm LATE!!!!
(((((Jess)))) -- Happy Birthday to you, and I hope you have a Wonderful Year!!!! --- I Love You!!
mona
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 21:34:07 (PDT)
Thanks for all of the birthday greetings especially Yaya who gave me who moved me back to a neat quarter of a century. it's so nice to have a family already collected together in one house ready to celebrate whatever events come along. (Anyone not moved here yet remember that there's always room for more.)
Jessamyn
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 13:41:01 (PDT)
Happy B'Day ... or J'Day !!!
Mark
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 13:26:39 (PDT)
Happy 26th Birthday, Jessamyn!!! What a trendsetter you seem to be - you move to Northampton and the world follows. I hope you are all happily living amongst each other. I'll see you all if a few weeks....§
Steve
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 08:45:37 (PDT)
Somebody (maybe me?) should report on the happy time we had last evening celebrating Jessamyn's 25th birthday. The birthday cake was a chocolate spice, made by Paula and Melinda, the ice cream was furnished by Grandfather Paul and the fudge sauce on top was make by Ben, under Athena's tutelage. After that was done away with we played CRANIUM and it was all very hilarious, with Ben as prize winning "hummer". (You have to know the game to understand that part.)
The sun finally came out after 9 days of so of rainy weather after after our move to MA. We are getting more and more settled every day. (Some important things still haven't been found, but that will happen eventually, I trust.) The remainder of our shipment (including the ride-on mower is due--or promised--to arrive tomorrow.)
I get nostalgic when I hear from my friends in NC, but all in all, I'm content. I look forward to seeing some (many, all?) of the extended family as summer approaches.
Ramona
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 06:15:28 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to my Jessamyn. Thank you for all these years of joy. I love you,
Mama
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 03:29:26 (PDT)
Happy birthday to Uncle Petro! I hope you are doing well - would love to hear from you!
mona
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 23:05:43 (PDT)
well mom said now that i am sleeping six feet from a computer i have no excuse not to post. hi Mom! my news is that i am still trying to organise/move/slough my accumulations and sort out the threads of my compicated and beautiful life, and doing hot yoga almost every morning thanks to my friend maureen who got me hooked (you know the ruse -- first sample is free) also trying to decide on a server to get an email account with, Suggestions? Thanks for everything, scott and paula. happy siblings day!
athenakimou
Monday, May 15, 2006 at 06:24:21 (PDT)
Greetings from Northampton,MA, our new home. We had a delicious Mother's Day dinner today with Scott and Anne, Paula and Jess (who did most of the cooking) and Athena. It is great to have so many of the family around on a holiday. And from those we are not around there were telephone conversations. I'm feeling like a very lucky mother tonight.
Now the weather, that's something else. . .And no end (to the rain) in sight. I hear that Seattle and Portland have taken all the sunshine. Well, we can't begrudge them that since the wet stuff is what they usually get. Maybe by the time we have unpacked all our many (too many) boxes it will be warm and sunny again, like the day we arrived.
If we have not been reporting in it's because we were without internet capability. It's good to be back online. We are also getting email again. (Same address). Hope to be seeing many of the extended family soon.
Ramona
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 20:04:15 (PDT)
Shoot - now don't let that stay at the top of the page forever!!!
mona
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 17:08:07 (PDT)
And the men who make us so.
:)
mona
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 14:37:14 (PDT)
Yeah! Hurray for mothers! And the kids who make us so.
Paula
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 12:24:23 (PDT)
Happy Mother's Day to Mom's everywhere, but especially to my Mom, who is suddenly in Massachusetts, surrounded by descendants!!! I hope it is all good in spite of the weather. §
Steve
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 09:16:30 (PDT)
Melissa, can you hum a few bars with a Scottish accent?
Paula
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 18:27:12 (PDT)
I am wishing Alex's boys and Naki -- Happy Birthdays! May is a wonderful month...
mona
Monday, May 08, 2006 at 19:25:29 (PDT)
Hi Liss and Maggie! Glad to see you're having a good time. Don't forget to brush your teeth regularly and change your socks everyday. And be prepared to demonstrate a Scottish accent when you get home.
Scott
Monday, May 08, 2006 at 11:14:49 (PDT)
Hello everyone. I am the library in Fort william. Today we are moving on to the ilse of Skye. Thanks for all the birthday messages. (Joe, don't go too fast else I wont be home when you walk through mass). We're having a blast in Scotland. When we tell people we are from Massachusetts, a lot of people have started singing some song that we have never heard before, its confusing but entertaining.
Melissa
Monday, May 08, 2006 at 03:37:39 (PDT)
And so has Mom.
Paula
Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 20:21:06 (PDT)
Dad has arrived home.
Paula
Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 04:25:16 (PDT)
Itself??
mona
Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 13:45:44 (PDT)
The truck is unloading!
Scott
Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 09:27:57 (PDT)
Thanks for all your help, Jill!
Bon voyage, travelers!!
Happy Friday to us all!
mona
Friday, May 05, 2006 at 16:37:19 (PDT)
Ramona, Paul and Lynne are well on their way to Northampton... were near the Knoxville TN bypass around noon today and sounded good and energized. Worldly goods begin arriving in MA Saturday A.M.
Brevard is missing them already - specially me! xx
Jill Kreimer in Brevard
Friday, May 05, 2006 at 12:56:20 (PDT)
Great to hear from you, Joe, though I bet you are not still in the library to read this. I am sure you are saving up some wonderful stories to tell us. I can't wait to hear them. Enjoy it all.
Paula
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 15:22:33 (PDT)
HAPPY HALF BIRTHDAY JOE!!!
I think Joe was trying to say he is IN the library not that he is the library.
Not Joe
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 13:41:10 (PDT)
Hi Joe!!!
mona
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 13:37:55 (PDT)
Hey everyone! I am the library in Pearisburg VA. the trail is lots of fun.I have walked 600 and something miles so far. happy birthday Jeff and Liss.
Joe
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 13:35:20 (PDT)
on your birthday we are loading up a truck for our move back north. not quite as memorable as your birthday and i wish you the best. be sure to take good care of youself. your grandfather
paul
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 11:01:37 (PDT)
Jeff, a big happy birthday to you and a wish of many happy returns - happy returns to Seattle that is. Come on back - We miss you!!! And we hope that this is the best year yet. §
Steve
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 16:54:54 (PDT)
And I wish you many happy returns of the day, too! JEFF!!! Tell us what's up!
mona
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 14:35:09 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jeff! Why I remember the day you were born....a quarter of a century ago. What a young man you turned out to be, showing the rest of us up. I think it would be grand if you would stop by here and let us know how you are celelbrating this day, what you are up to, and what your plans are for the next 25 years. Happy, Happy.
Love from Auntie Paula
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 03:25:23 (PDT)
Well, I am happy to report that I am home safely and soundly, although a bit tired. It was a very nice and relaxing trip - here's a big thank you to those who made it possible. Ah, and now to lie down on the couch....§
Steve
Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 15:59:21 (PDT)
Melissa, have a birthday you will never forget. It happened to me once. And Alex have a big birthday. I read on the internet where Nick and William were on a five mile roadrace. I think William was 77th and nick was 86th. Or was it the other way. ps
paul
Friday, April 28, 2006 at 08:05:56 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Melissa!!!
I was over in Germany working as a Dienst Madchen on my 18th birthday! And at the start of that cycletour trip Kerri Klugman and I went 40 hours without sleep -- flew in to Luxembourg, then the train to Oostende, ferry to Folkstone, train to London, only to arrive just as the youth hostel was kicking folks out for the day -- I do recall grabbing a catnap in the library at Paddington....man, that was a lifetime ago.
Anyway, I'd love to hear more about this Scottish adventure -- sounds amazing. And who's Maggie?
This spring has been so full -- ordering wedding invitations, putting up the hem on Betsy's satin gown, working on college entry paperwork, hit the 100 mile mark on the treadmill :) ... and it's FRIDAY! Love you all,
mona
Friday, April 28, 2006 at 07:43:24 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Liss in Glasgow! Her and Maggie are planning to start on their 2 week hiking trip today, so she may not be at a computer for a few weeks. It sounds like everything is going well so far. They did go about 40 hours without sleep though....before they could check in to the hostel.
Scott
Friday, April 28, 2006 at 06:17:22 (PDT)
Happy 18th birthday to Melissa! The newest adult in the family. Good for you for celebrating in Scotland. Tell me the truth, do all the people over there look like our own Scottie? Have a wonderful birthday.
Love from Auntie Paulala
Friday, April 28, 2006 at 04:51:47 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melissa! Who is almost in my time zone. At least for a little while - I leave for Seattle on Sunday. It's been a very nice trip so far, but two weeks is too short. We've been to Paris, Marseille and Italy. Up to Amsterdam on Sunday then home. §
Steve
Friday, April 28, 2006 at 01:14:29 (PDT)
Hey Scott, what amazing and adventurous kids you have. Nice work!
Paula
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 05:31:17 (PDT)
Congrats to Mom and Dad....one step close to the great north country!
And Liss is one step closer to.....Scotland. She is on her way to the airport with Maggie M. for six weeks of touring and hiking. Don't know if they are taking the high road or the low road, but for sure they are getting to Scotland before me.
And Joe is many steps closer to....Maine. His nickname on the Appalaichian trail is Fast Lane.
Big hellos to all the Straleys!
Scott
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 12:28:21 (PDT)
Happy Greek Easter to you too! Sounds as if Steve, Mona and cousin Dave all celebrated in great style. Glad you are enjoying France, Steve, and glad you are getting ready for me, Mona. Athena, Melinda and I went to Eleanor Leblanc's show at her house in Weymouth yesterday. It was great to see her (and Ralph, Ondine and Marsha), and to see the great art she has been making. All seemed well, and we got treated like royalty. Less than 2 weeks until the parental celebrities arrive. Yipee!
Paula
Monday, April 24, 2006 at 04:56:42 (PDT)
Well, it's Greek Easter here in France,too. We did nothing as extravagant as Cousin David, but had some delicious tarragon chicken and rice with Ana, Vanessa and Jerome. The four of us (sans Mark) will be headed to Marseille tomorrow (instead of Corsica). It's been a very relaxing trip so far, another week to go. Hope everyone is having a Happy Greek Easter!!! §
Steve
Sunday, April 23, 2006 at 12:12:28 (PDT)
Good work, David! Christos Anesti (sp??)!
It is an incredibly gorgeous spring day here -- my first two Rhododendrons are blooming, the grass has had it's 3rd mowing. The first round of Corry's Slug and Snail Death has been applied, and I even managed to transplant a couple of takeaways I got from Heronswood (in 2004) at long last.
Betsy and I went to a concert last night that was really great and really strange - I had won tickets through a radio show, and it was a promotional deal for a major fake coffee creamer product, and they wanted us to cheer for this putrid concoction....to become corporate shills, as it were. Did not sit well with my beautiful idealistic daugther.
But the venue was great (the Sky Church at the Experience Music Project). The crowd was intimate (supposedly only 300 pairs of tickets), and the talent was fantastic (Jason Mraz).
Today we finish the Prom Gown!! And start preparing some living/sleeping quarters for our anticipated Wedding Guests! Full of dreams and plans and high hopes on this Greek Easter Sunday!
Love to you all! Tell me about your day!
mona
Sunday, April 23, 2006 at 09:12:47 (PDT)
the lamb was great family presence was lacking how ever i made all the appropriate sanctions to the gods of our family and participated in the feast of Christos. To all of you and the family a double kiss on the cheeks. Hope all is well and everybody is healthy. Love always, David and Pat
uncle david/nephew/cousinetc.
Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 18:37:12 (PDT)
the lamb was great family presents was lacking how ever i made all the appropiate sanctions to the gods of or family
uncle david/nephew/cousinetc.
Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 18:31:01 (PDT)
Happy BIG BIRTHDAY to Linda Courtney!
Ramona
Friday, April 21, 2006 at 06:20:06 (PDT)
Cousin Darryl: If, perchance you happen to be reading this, call Lois for information on Aunt Evelyn.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 03:45:13 (PDT)
Happy Easter to the Stylos Family! From Douglas and Deirdre Straley!
Douglas and Deirdre Straley
Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 10:52:37 (PDT)
Happy Easter everyone, everywhere....(especially you lucky ones in France). We are celebrating with new traditions (or soon to be traditions) this year. We are making Greek Easter Bread with red eggs, and are having a new kind of hunt. We decided to skip the eggs, skip the chocolate, and go straight to money! As soon as those lovely kids of mine are ready, we will dash downstairs and search for the small fortune hidden there. (Sure hope the Easter bunny has heard about this new plan...otherwise, what will we find? small change in the couch corners?) Love to you all.
Paulala
Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 07:11:07 (PDT)
This just in: Mariners win.
Mona
Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 18:55:06 (PDT)
I arrived alive. Sitting around Mark's apartment listening to the Red Sox play the Mariners and watching Mark cook Fettucini Alfredo. More to follow....§
Steve
Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 11:36:32 (PDT)
Are you there yet, Steve?
Mom
Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 11:15:09 (PDT)
As if it wasn't bad enough to have a five hour layover in Amsterdam, my flight got in an hour early. So I'm whiling away the hours by playing online. The trip was uneventful and fast, with the sixty mph tailwinds. I'll arrive in Nice at 2:00 local time this afternoon.
David, the lamb sounds great, wish I could join you!
Looking forward to spending a few weeks with Ana, Mark, Jerome, Vanessa and Sophie.....
We'll keep you posted. §
Steve
Friday, April 14, 2006 at 23:36:40 (PDT)
happy easter 2 all, cooking fresh leg of lamb sunday roast taters ect. selected the animal as per greek traditions wish you all could share the event bless all of our family. WISH THEY WERE ALL WITH US!! DAVID SR.
uncle david/nephew/cousinetc.
Friday, April 14, 2006 at 20:48:53 (PDT)
Greetings from Acton. Yup, I am back home. The short version is that I have returned from the vacation of a lifetime. I am still smiling. I think we need a family reunion on a certain island in the British Virgin Islands....any takers?
Paula
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 02:42:41 (PDT)
And greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada. I'll only be here for a day or two, then off to France for a few weeks on Friday. Seems like spring wherever I go. I love this time of year. Transitions, transitions...
Steve
Monday, April 10, 2006 at 21:54:05 (PDT)
Did you make it home yet Paula??
((((Hansons)))) ~ it's still so hard, after all this time - so unfair, so sad, so unchangeable...sending out love.
mona
Monday, April 10, 2006 at 20:50:20 (PDT)
Hello to the Stylos family from the bronx, ny! Go Red Sox!
douglas straley
Monday, April 10, 2006 at 20:02:20 (PDT)
Here we are on shore in Tortola after a week under sail. Now on to Trellis Bay, then to San Juan, and back to Boston tonight. A wonderful HOT trip.
Paula
Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 09:01:49 (PDT)
For those of you who may not know: we are busy packing up, cleaning up, and showing our house to prospective buyers. No completed sale yet, but maybe soon. The plan is to head for Massachusetts the first week of May, 9 years since we left. It's an exciting and a nerve-wracking time. We're looking forward to lots of get-togethers this summer, in Northampton and other parts of the state. But first, to weep a few tears of sadness as we leave wonderful friends and a beautiful part of the country.
Ramona
Friday, April 07, 2006 at 04:58:29 (PDT)
...under the wire: Happy Birthday to you, ((((Pam))))!!! Hope you're celebrating in some fitting way!
mona
Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 20:13:04 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Pam!!! Hard to beleive that you are more than twice as old as you were when you lived in Seattle. I'll always have fond memories of that time and of you. And we will all always be proud of the wonderful woman you grew into. I hope this decade (like every decade) is better than the last!!! §
Steve
Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 11:02:04 (PDT)
Here we go, off to the land of sun and water. And when I return, it will be spring! Hurray for the end of winter, and here is to a summer of lots of family, moving and deck parties.
Paula
Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 03:31:15 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Pam, and welcome to a new and exciting decade! It really does just get better and better. Have a wonderful day, however you celebrate.
Love from Auntie Paula
Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 01:35:52 (PST)
how about giving me a call about your new found stuff thanks alot uncle david
david straley,sr
Friday, March 31, 2006 at 16:52:22 (PST)
Yes! What a LOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG week.
Paula
Friday, March 31, 2006 at 15:24:04 (PST)
Friday!!!
yay
mona
Friday, March 31, 2006 at 15:21:06 (PST)
Home at last. The end of another wonderful visit. Thanks (and love) to all.
Paula
Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 18:54:02 (PST)
I do not know which is better, the photograph or the photographer. In any event they are both first class and winners. It really is great work. Don't stop there. ps
grandfather
Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 07:54:33 (PST)
What amazing weather we had yesterday! Snow as we left Brevard, which continued on past Hickory. Lots of clouds, fog, sleet and then..........rain in our hotel room right around midnight! As Athena says, book-end adventures on both ends of our trip. Wouldn't have it any other way.
Paula
Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 04:02:15 (PST)
Betsy, congratulations. Great photo! I'm looking forward to seeing more of what you've done.
Grandmother
Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 03:51:41 (PST)
Double wow! Great work Betsy. I am so glad to see you are using your wonderful creative talents.
In other news, Athena and I have landed safely in Stephen's City, VA. Now for a relaxing Jacuzzi, and yes, another Margarita.
And Dad, it was a wonderful visit. I am SO glad you are moving back home where I can see you as often as I want to. Which will be often! You too, Mom. Thanks for everything.
Paula
Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 14:46:00 (PST)
Wow, Betsy, I didn't know you had such talent. Who was the subject of your picture and who came up with the oh-so-appropriate name? Did you develop it yourself? Ana is saying that if she comes back next year she wants to set up a darkroom. Maybe you can teach her a thing or two. Keep up the good work....§
Steve
Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 13:23:55 (PST)
Hey all! I was chosen to go to state finals with my photograph titled "Despair"!
Here is a link of the photo if you care to see:
Despair
Betsy
Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 12:17:00 (PST)
I always knew my kids were very special and I am here to tell you It is great to see why. I love them so. ps
paul
Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 07:52:17 (PST)
...oh so wrong: no hangovers were involved. Although we did see a show that spoke of 9 hangovers in 72 hours! We were in Greenville, where we spent the evening in town, taking in dinner and a show: Desperate Houseflies. It was permagrin inducing, side splitting funny!
Then I caught the shuttle to the airport (though the driver locked the keys in the mini-van thing he was picking us up in - still I got to the plane in time). I arrived in Seattle by 10:30, David picked me up at the airport, Betsy picked me up at the ferry and I was sweetly napping by 1!!
Thanks Dad and Mom and Paula and Athena for the bed, the orange juice, the games, the talks, the walks, the space to say goodbye to the cabin and for one of the most memorable (in a good way) trips I have ever taken!
...almost made me forget about my school dilemma!
Happy Spring everyone out there!!!
mona
Friday, March 24, 2006 at 05:51:47 (PST)
Um.....nursing a hangover?
Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 11:59:56 (PST)
I am here to testify: Paula makes the best Margaritas!!!
...guess where we are now!
mona
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 14:42:07 (PST)
Having a lovely time here too. 75 degrees, sunny, birds chirping, flowers blooming. In my dreams at least.
Joe starts his hike of the Appalachian Trail today! Starting at Springer Mt. in Georgia, 2160 miles to Maine. Should take about 5 months. Go Joe!
Scott
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 08:13:43 (PST)
I gave up my bed warmer but one of the best weeks of my life will soon come to an end. Tor that I will always be grateful. panos
paul
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 06:28:23 (PST)
We are having a lovely time here in the land of early spring. Mom and Dad are wonderful hosts, of course, and we are fabulous guests. What are the rest of y'all doing?
Paula
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 05:23:50 (PST)
Here we are! All is well, and spring has arrived here as promised. A delicious supper, and getting ready for a game. Bet you are all jealous.
Paula
Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 17:31:46 (PST)
hey stylos-gang, this is athena's friend in vancouver and I'm trying to track her down to see if she will be in northampton on weekend of mar 25th..sent her an email but haven't heard back. Looks like she might have gone on a road trip..could someone ping her and ask her to check her emails!! love to all the wonderful stylos clan..
diane
diane in vancouver
Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 12:34:42 (PST)
hey stylos-gang, this is athena's friend in vancouver and I'm trying to track her down to see if she will be in northampton on weekend of mar 25th..sent her an email but haven't heard back. Looks like she might have gone on a road trip..could someone ping her and ask her to check her emails!! love to all the wonderful stylos clan..
diane
diane in vancouver
Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 12:34:25 (PST)
Waking up to flowering Bradford pear trees and blooming forsythia. After another jacuzzi and a leisurely breakfast we will continue our Southward journey.
Paula
Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 04:22:50 (PST)
And here we are in Troutville, VA. Margaritas and a Jacuzzi. And a soft bed. Whew!
Paula and Athena
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 19:20:35 (PST)
Sophie, I always feel good when you write on the message board. It makes me feel the kids are in good spirits and good things are happening for them. For that I am very glad and thanks.
paul
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 15:18:09 (PST)
Woo hoooo!
mona
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 11:45:04 (PST)
They are back on the road and crossing the Tapenzee Bridge; two women plus a few new pairs of wild new shoes and scarlet undergarments.
Jessamyn
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 11:28:10 (PST)
THIS JUST IN:
The parts are being ordered and the car should be fixed within a few hours. The irony is that the damage was done when the car underwent extensive repairs a week ago. Apparently, the last place steam cleaned the car for free and ended up "steam-cleaning the engine as well." Mama and Athena are biding their time in Border's book store awaiting the opening of a Marshell's next door. That's all for now.
Jessamyn
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 07:16:25 (PST)
Mama and Atena left Athena's house bright and early at seven in the morning; good thing too since they only got as far as Enfield Connecticut before the check engine light went on. The troops are drinking hot chocolate and remain in good spirits in the face of adversity. Yaya and Buddy, tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree and being them home safe. More to follow.
Jessamyn
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 06:00:27 (PST)
That's great news about the whole family, Sophie! Enjoy your time off, and hopefully things will work out as you wish in April!
mona
Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 20:49:01 (PST)
Our web did not work for a while but we got it repaired for Vanessa's B-day. I am proud that Vanessa has been selected to play football on the "feminine team of the riviera". She is going to spend next week-end in Marseille without any of her parents. She had spent a week skiing and had a great time of course with her mates. Jerome is going to spend a few days in Corsica with his football team and on to an historyc tour of Arles and Nimes with his classmates. They enjoy their school and made new friends. Jerome speaks mostly English with his friends. I worked for the last six month and off again now, till April, so I hope. I was very moved to read Paul's lovely poem, Thank you, It is beautiful and I will always remember you and Vanessa walking along the "promenade des Anglais" in Nice when she was only 18 month old.
Wishing the best to all of you
Sophie
sophie
Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 08:02:50 (PST)
Mona, yes and yes. See email.
Ramona
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 14:52:15 (PST)
thank you everyone!
Vanessa
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 13:53:20 (PST)
(Mom, did you get my email with itinerary? Will someone be there to meet me at the plane?)
mona
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 12:11:00 (PST)
Happy Birthday, beautiful Vanessa!!!
Auntie M
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 10:03:10 (PST)
VANESSESSA! Here is wishing the happiest of birthdays to a wonderful girl, or I guess I need to say young woman. The big 13. That is great, as long as you have not grown taller than me. Remember..you promised! Can't wait to see you. Happy Birthday. Lots of love from me,
Paulala
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 02:39:51 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Vanessa, my newest teenage niece. I hope you have a very nice birthday and the next birthday I get to wish you one in person!!! And I hope that I get to see you for April vacation. Remember that you are a very special girl, Vanessa. And that you are loved by many. §
Steve
Monday, March 13, 2006 at 19:46:21 (PST)
Dear Vanessa, It must be Tuesday in France and that means it's your BIRTHDAY and an important one at that. I hope that when you read this (or even instead of reading this) you are having a very, very happy birthday and one that you'll remember for a long, long time. I'm sending you a bundle of love.
Grandmother Ramona
Monday, March 13, 2006 at 17:28:41 (PST)
have a happy birthday when it comes arouhd!
I once knew a beautiful baby
Who will become a beautiful lady
She'll remind me of a star
When I look at the sky
And she;ll always be in my eye.
grandfather
Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 10:23:27 (PST)
I am trying to contact a lady;Anne Marie de Bonze,last living in paris and in her teens living in Ajaccio ,Corsica...Or any member of the "de Bonze" family...My name is Pat Shields...thank you..
patknox@peoplepc.com
Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 07:40:19 (PST)
hey happy belated birthday to athena! sounds like a great time was had by all! I will be in Massachusetts for the weekend of March 24-27 so perhaps we can celebrate again! birthday cheers from canada! love to all, diane
diane in vancouver
Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 15:14:00 (PST)
Wow, Athena! Forty-two guests. Including you, that makes 43. They say when planning birthday parties for kids, you should plan on as many people as the years that are being celebrated. Glad to see you are keeping up the tradition.
I'm in Las Vegas for a quick business trip. I'll be headed back to Seattle this evening.
Steve
Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 08:33:52 (PST)
Hi to All from sunny Mount Dora Florida!!! we are down here for a week checking up on our house.Renting out this place is working out for us.We are allready booked for jan feb and march of next year.I want to say to all of you my dad says hi. He is in good spirts but his heath is not great well i just wanted to say hi Richard Gregory
Richard Gregory& Elizabeth Straley
Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 07:12:45 (PST)
thank you for all the birthday messages. Dad, i wish you were at ALL my parties (and soon you will be) steve, i will check message board much more often once i am not on my hermitage in the country any more and am staying at the stately stylos m., mona, mom and dad look forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Mark sophie vanessa jerome and ana, thank you for the bundled message, its`s homey (if not striclty accurate) to imagine all of you gathered around the computer.Jessamyn! thank you for all the help, in fact paula`s entire family slaved away in the kitchen (luckily in my westhamptin house you can be in the kitchen and still be at the party) And thanks to ben for bringing a quiche that kept the first people from starving i hear it was yummie. Lots of family members came, jessamyn melinda paula mark scott anne pam cam and kerri (how do you spell kerrie kery kerry?) there were so many family member there that people started asking my friends carol and leo if they were my parents (which i think delighted them rather than otherwise, even though they are a decade younger than the genuine article.) But who`s counting. I was. Forty two guests. Thanks for all the birthday good will. It was a good year to have a great party. Now spring is coming, and i got through my first glimpses of johnny damon wearing pinstripes (and oh so cleanshaven he must be shaving minutes before each appearance) sitting on the couch next to papi, my nearest and dearest yanquies fan. Happy spring, happy baseball, happy new year! Love to everyone and thanks for making me a message board celebrity even if i don't visit nearly enough!
athena
Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 07:06:46 (PST)
Another great Athena's Day party! And a special treat to see Ondine there!
Scott
Monday, March 06, 2006 at 12:11:36 (PST)
And from me, my little sister. Thank you for inviting me into the world of Athena's Birthday Party, a very important social event in this part of the country. Happy Birthday, and lots and lots of love.
Paulala
Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 20:55:17 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Athenakimoo!!! Sorry for the belated birthday greetings, but know that they wouldn't have been if you would check this board more often. :). I'll be wishing I was joining in the festivities at your annual party. One of these years I will actually make it. Maybe when you turn 40. Okay, 50. And yes, March Forth and conquer.
St eve
Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 10:05:17 (PST)
((Athena))
...you are my Queen!!!
mona
Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 08:41:16 (PST)
well Theen you have another birthday to celebrate. Make it one when I wish I were there. Till soon but still you are the greatest. ps
paul
Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 08:17:54 (PST)
I thought we would all sneak in at the price of one stamp!
Happy Happies to Dearest Athena! We hope all is well, and look forward to another visit with you this summer. Having only two family spots, Massachusetts and Seattle, will certainly allow us to see more of you!
Love from all of us!
Ana, Vanessa, Jerome, Sophie and Mark
Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 03:53:25 (PST)
Happy Birthday to you, Athena. I hope you are full of energy and ready to MARCH FORTH today. I would love to be there for your annual birthday bash. I'm sure it will be jolly and convivial. I'm looking forward to seeing you in 2 weeks.
Mom
Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 02:20:41 (PST)
We got the lamb. Asheville set a record for highest temperature in March 1st. Come on down.
Ramona
Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 15:43:51 (PST)
In like a lion................
Paula
Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 13:57:28 (PST)
Well, Ana has taken another step in trying to out do her Papa in the Flights Across The Atlantic chase, and is now safely back in her dorm in Sophia Antipolis. Just in time for a little rest before tomorrow mornings classes! Jerome spent a good part of the vacation with me, while Vanessa was off learning to ski for a week. Sunny and sixties here!
Mark
Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 07:46:37 (PST)
Looking good, Melissa!
mona
Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 17:14:03 (PST)
Melissa is entering another art contest - you can view her work and vote for your favorite at www.elsiehooper.com and follow the contest link.
Hopefully you will have more luck opening the website than I'm having here at work.
Big thanks to Paula and Jess and Liss and Athena for the painting help over the weekend. Lookin good.
Scott
Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 07:35:47 (PST)
No - call me!!
mona
Monday, February 20, 2006 at 09:45:25 (PST)
Me too! Call me ...
Mark
Monday, February 20, 2006 at 06:21:34 (PST)
Mark. I am on line and waiting.
paul
Monday, February 20, 2006 at 06:14:48 (PST)
No intrusion at all, Pat! Friends are always welcome here. Are you going to be in Hamburg next September (I mean 2007)?
mona
Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 16:44:20 (PST)
Hey there, Pat. Sorry, I canoot figure out what you mean. I get to the ISH Board fine, and can also post there. Anyone else having trouble? Send me an email with a bit more info if you still have the problem.
Mark
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 07:11:09 (PST)
Sorry to intrude on the Stylos message board. Mark, Some how I get directed to this page from the ISHAMBURG message page?
Pat Cassilly
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 07:02:16 (PST)
Happy Valentine's Day. Isn't it grand that we have a whole day dedicated to love. So I am here to send my love on to my ever-lovin' family. Especially those love birds in Seattle...Happy Anniversary Dave and Mona.
Paulala
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 03:28:26 (PST)
Steve, glad to know you're back home and sounding chipper. And welcome back to the USA, Ana. Have a good winter break. AND Happy Anniversary to Mona and David!
Ramona
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 02:59:37 (PST)
Well, I made it back to Seattle. Many thanks to Leigh who took care of Lucky for the past month and picked me up at the airport. And many thanks to Mark and Eszter, who have been taking care of me for the past month.
Ana looks great and seems very comfortable to be home and comfortable to be living away from home. I went to the hip doctor today and got a clean bill of health - so it is back to the grindstone for me tomorrow. Sounds like quite a snowstorm in NYC. We didn't see any in Chicago, although it was quite cold when I left.
All in all, life is good and it is good to be home....§
Steve
Monday, February 13, 2006 at 22:11:13 (PST)
Happy anniversary day to my beloved...
I had a midterm today and don't feel very good about it: the only saving grace being that everyone else seemed stunned by it too.
Hope you're all staying warm. Love,
mona
Monday, February 13, 2006 at 20:13:42 (PST)
Only got about 4 or 5 inches of snow here, but it was enough to try out the snowblower. I never used one before, so it's going to take a lot of getting use to. There are a lot of controls....each hand has to do several things at once. But I'll get the hang of it eventually. Sounds like the eastern part of the state got hit pretty good!
Scott
Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 19:35:13 (PST)
Steve - glad you are healing...and you will get to see your little Ana...now that will cheer you up. We sit here awaiting the end of this blizzard so we can go shovel. Looks like a couple of feet out there. Bet Mom and Dad wish they were here already...NOT! Sure is pretty, though. Scott, did you get to try out your snow blower?
Paula
Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 15:56:16 (PST)
I'm happy to announce that I have returned safely to Chicago and that Ana has returned safely to Seattle. I'll be here until Monday, and Ana will be in Seattle for two weeks. I will say that you don't realize how big the Minneapolis airport is until you walk it with a bad hip.
Steve
Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 19:09:53 (PST)
No, I really didn't. And still don't. If it is that addictive, I think I will just stay away from it. I have too many vices already. Hey, and what about this blizzard heading our way? My kind of week-end excitement.
Paula
Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 12:54:48 (PST)
Mona did you know that every even number greater than 2 is the sum of two primes. proove it and they will give you a million dollars!!!
paul
Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 06:54:58 (PST)
Paula, You really don't know Sudoku? Then look up www.sudoku.com and get in-the-know. When I was in Florida Jill and Don were so much into Sudoku that once I saw how addictive it was, I had to teach them JOTTO to get them into something a little more "social". (Sudoku is a solitary activity.) We even devised a way to play a three-way game of JOTTO.
Ramona
Friday, February 10, 2006 at 04:38:23 (PST)
Okay, I'll bite, what is Su Doku?
Paula
Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 14:43:12 (PST)
Well, it has been three weeks since the surgury and there have been no surprises. It seems that my recovery is going slower than I expected, but then again, it seems like a lot more than three weeks. All of this time on my back is getting pretty boring. At least I have discovered Su Doku, as has the rest of the country. I managed to sit down through a three hour dinner last night, so things are looking up.
I leave for Minnesota for a few days tomorrow, then leave for Seattle on Monday. I will arrive there two days after Ana, who will be there for two weeks. It will be nice to be in my own home and sleep in my own bed, but it has been a nice visit/rehab in Chicago. I hope everyone else is doing well, too....
Steve
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 11:02:38 (PST)
Hey Steve, how is the recovery coming along?
Paula
Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 15:47:14 (PST)
The Sieve of Eratosthenes gives you all the prime numbers between 2 and n, when you supply n. It's cool.
There's a big wind storm blowing through the region (160,000 without power - still!), and we're stuck at home with each other. What a pity............................ NOT!
I'm using David's laptop, which has it's own internet connectivity, and we're running through a generator. Listening to A Prairie Home Companion, waiting for the sun to set...all snug and happy to have each other (although lots of Saturday plans have been cancelled). I'll keep you posted, probably. :)
mona
Saturday, February 04, 2006 at 16:34:19 (PST)
Mona, what is the Sieve of Whoever or What ever or Wherever? Does anybody else know? I don't. Why is your power out? Is it only your house or your whole region?
I am home from my 9 days in Florida. It was a very pleasant visit with Jill. Now to get to work. . .
Ramona
Saturday, February 04, 2006 at 16:25:43 (PST)
...here we are without power, the transformers having blown at about midnight last night...full of supplies, but we had to scrap plans to get lots done today...oh well. :)
mona
Saturday, February 04, 2006 at 12:50:41 (PST)
And I just wrote a program that implements the Sieve of Eratosthenes. Woooohooooo!
mona
Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 23:03:45 (PST)
Too bad the groundhog saw his shadow :(
But if 6 more weeks of winter is all we get around here, I'll be happy.
Apparently he sees his shadow more than 85% of the time, down there in Punxatawny.
But anyway, with my new 10 horsepower snowblower I'm ready for anything.
Should be an exciting Superbowl this year. Here's hoping your team wins!
Scott
Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 12:55:10 (PST)
Say it ain't so! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow...I am not ready for 6 more weeks of winter!
Paulala
Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 09:22:55 (PST)
Steve, you walked a mile? Wonderful! I'm glad you're staying in Chicago for a while longer. Thank goodness for the cell phone, the email and fax machine!
I am in Tequesta, Florida (west of North Palm Beach) where it just started to rain! It's a warm rain, though and I'm still hoping for some beach weather before I return to NC on Saturday.
It's fun being with Jill. She'll be down here another 2 months.
How is 2006 going for the rest of you?
Ramona
Monday, January 30, 2006 at 08:14:20 (PST)
Well, things with the new hip seem to be progressing as well as can be expected. I walked a mile or so outside yesterday with my crutch, and can walk around the house without a crutch or cane. Tomorrow my physical therapy will start focusing on walking without help and without a limp.
I have decided to stay in Chicago for a few more weeks. Since it will be that long before I can really sit down, I would be working from home anyway. It is just as easy to work across the country these days as it is to work across town. The worst thing about staying in Chicago will be missing Superbowl week in Seattle.
I had a nice talk with Ana who is now back at the dorm after finishing a week-long internship working in an American bookstore. Apparently she liked living with uncle Mark and eating spaghetti every night.
Thanks to everyone who keeps sending positive energy my way. Know that I am on the mend......
Steve
Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 22:57:08 (PST)
Yeah, Happy Birthday, Mr. Leo!!!
Steve
Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 22:47:39 (PST)
Yeah, Happy Birthday, Mr. Leo!!!
Steve
Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 22:47:39 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Leo!!
mona
Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 19:36:40 (PST)
I had a great time in Northampton. Went to Sheffield pottery and stocked up on supplies, had a fun time with Jess, spaghetti dinner and a jacuzzi at Athena's, and walked the grounds watching the progress at the Stately Stylos Manor with Scott. Life is good. How are you doing, Steve?
Paula
Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 09:04:15 (PST)
The weekend approacheth, hooray! Supposed to be a nice warm one again around here. Maybe I can whittle away on the list of things I need to do at the house.
Howz the progress, Steve....how far are you walking now?
Scott
Friday, January 27, 2006 at 13:26:24 (PST)
Actually, I thought I did post a message last night after the game announce my arrival....It must have been the exhuberance induced by either the Seahawks or the narcotics or both. Things seem to be progressing as expected - I am down to walking with either on crutch or a cane. I don't think I will win many races anytime soon, though. It's a sunny beautiful day in Chicago, although I have no idea what the temperature is.
Thanks to all of those who have been offering me support. I try to continue to keep you posted....
Steve
Monday, January 23, 2006 at 11:21:18 (PST)
Way to go Steve, tell us all about it!
Paula
Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 16:17:09 (PST)
Go Steve!!
Go Mariners Seahawks!!
mona
Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 13:53:42 (PST)
Hip, hip, hooray!
A well wisher
Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 11:25:00 (PST)
I just talked to Steve, who has left the hospital and is at Mark Wight's house. (He has transferred his cell phone number to Mark's home phone.) He says he feels quite well. Walked 500 feet yesterday and again today. He's looking forward to watching the Mariners play later today.
Ramona
Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 11:23:58 (PST)
I guess I was way off. Steve just called, and was in great spirits, albeit a bit grogy. He had just seen the Doc, who said things went well. He has already been up and about. A couple steps, but one has to start somewhere. Without Internet till he gets out, which will probably not be before Saturday, but he does have the phone.
Mark
Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 05:53:35 (PST)
Well, it sounds like that new house of Scott's is quite the hit! I'd guess I had better hurry up and add a Potter's Studio there, so we will all have a place to stay! Guess it is too late to call dibs ...
I'm glad Mom and Dad liked it. It sure will eliminate a lot of driving in the summer's when we visit. When they get tired of us, it will just be a walk up to the next place!
All our thoughts are going out to Steve. I don't remember the date that he was scheduled to go under the knife is, but I hope Mark Wight (or better yet, Eszter) can post a message or give a call when he is out.
Not much new from here ...
Mark
Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 09:37:35 (PST)
Yes, good luck, big brother. I will be thinking of you.
Paula
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 14:14:53 (PST)
Which reminds me, Scott: I did find your blue vest at my house...it awaits your return - or I'll send it to you if you'd like. First package to SSM? (Stately Stylos Manor)
mona
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 11:09:33 (PST)
Still no internet at my house...maybe next week.
Dad stopped in briefly today to pick up Mom's sweater....now he is headed south, at least as far as Peter's today.
Good luck to Steve tomorrow!
Scott
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 10:21:28 (PST)
((((Steve))))
mona
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 10:18:37 (PST)
I made it back to Brevard without incident. All is well here. I've already started arranging furniture (in my mind and on paper) in the new (old) house. It's great to have so many enthusiastic people willing to give their input (and help) in creating the new Stately Stylos Manor.
Let's send good wishes and positive thoughts to Steve as he leaves tomorrow for Chicago where a gifted doctor will work a medical miracle with his painful hip. Good friends Mark Wight and Esther will look after him until he's ready to fly back to Seattle.
Love and appreciation to my family, the extended family and FRIENDS who occasionally join us here.
Ramona
Monday, January 16, 2006 at 14:19:29 (PST)
Mom is on her way to the airport with Mark, back to the sunny South. We had a good visit, and can't wait to have the parents back for good. Dad is still her and the big adventure of the day will be to thaw out his car. Et vous?
Paula
Monday, January 16, 2006 at 03:57:10 (PST)
Oh yeah, I forgot about messenger. Here I am!
Paula
Monday, January 16, 2006 at 03:53:44 (PST)
Hey Paula - how come I never see you on Messenger anymore?!
mona
Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 18:38:41 (PST)
Now we (Mom, Dad, Mark and I) are in Acton. Grilled pork chops and shrimp, and now the Patriots on the tube. How about YOU! I know Scott would love to be giving first hand reports, but alas is wireless-less. He will not be on-line until the end of the month, but let me tell you that his place is wonderful. Go Pats!
Paula
Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 17:22:08 (PST)
DAD!!!
Check this out!!!
mona
Friday, January 13, 2006 at 12:06:03 (PST)
Thanks for the update, Paula!
Hey Dad - you would have loved this Honors Discussion group session I was at last night. The professor first dumped 2 books on the table and declared they were the best/most important books on the subject of Computer Science. And one of them was the Gödel, Escher and Bach book! It was great that I was able to contribute to the conversation about that. And many other things. It was the best academic experience I ever had. Now I'm even more sure of the path I'm taking. Or trying to :)
Enjoy the new digs!
mona
Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 17:15:23 (PST)
I have the pleasure of announcing that Mom and Dad have both arrived safely at the Stately Stylos Manor, and are getting ready to eat a lamb dinner.
Paula
Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 15:09:51 (PST)
Safe travels, Mom and Dad.
Paula
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 03:29:34 (PST)
Whoops, nevermind Mom, you already did.
Scott
Monday, January 09, 2006 at 09:01:19 (PST)
Yup, all moved in. I couldn't have done it without all those helping hands. Thanks everybody! I'm back at work for a couple of days, then I have a week off for those new house activities, like finding lost items, decorating, fixing doors and lights etc. Looking forward to seeing Mom and Dad in a few days. Send me some flight info, Mom.
Resident of Stately Stylos Manor
Monday, January 09, 2006 at 08:58:03 (PST)
Only so much less stuff, and quite a bit cooler. We missed you, Mona, and that powerhouse son of yours. Ann has dubbed the place the Stately Stylos Manner. It is amazing..can't wait for the next big party there.
Paula
Sunday, January 08, 2006 at 04:13:15 (PST)
Happy Moving Day -- takes me back to that fine day in late August, in Aught Five...
mona
Saturday, January 07, 2006 at 14:17:21 (PST)
Is that ortytwofay or entyfourtway? And congratulations, Great Scott!!!! §
Steve
Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 10:17:23 (PST)
Congratulations, Scott!
mona
Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 21:40:00 (PST)
Good one, Scottie! Count me in.
Paula
Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 19:26:15 (PST)
I thought your were the one who didn't want personal addresses and phone numbers on the web site. (it's 42 Olyokehay Eetstray)
Scott
Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 13:03:11 (PST)
Cool! I'd come down, but you forget the address ...
Mark
Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 12:13:35 (PST)
It's official. I took title of the house this morning. Next comes a house-warming pizza party tonight and a moving party on Saturday. Come on down!
Scott
Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 11:57:29 (PST)
((((Coal miners' families)))) ~ such a sad sad day...
mona
Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 11:01:33 (PST)
Well I ended out 2005 with a migraine headache, of all things. That wasn't in my plan. Let's hope there aren't more of those laying in wait in the future. What a trip. And not in a good way. :)
mona
Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 15:04:46 (PST)
Aha!!! It is Ana's karma that leads to the loss of luggage. Funny how I only lose mine when I travel with her.
It was a quiet but busy (with the normal end of the year things) for my New Year's. Trying hard to get everything caught up to be out of commission for a month or so.
It's always a little sad when the holidays end, but at least the days are getting longer and spring is just around the corner. I hope all is well for all. §
Steve
Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 13:16:26 (PST)
Happy New Year from me, too! Ana made it here in true Steve Fashion, on time, and one bag shy! School starts for them all tomorrow, and now that all the xmas hype and hectic shoping is over, and the days are getting lomger, we can start looking forward to summer! Then I can get in my nap on the deck ...
Mark
Monday, January 02, 2006 at 08:58:25 (PST)
Et vous aussi!
Scott
Monday, January 02, 2006 at 07:46:23 (PST)
BONNE ANNEE ET BONNE SANTE A TOUS ET A TOUTES
Sophie
Monday, January 02, 2006 at 03:51:52 (PST)
Paula, congratulations on your new deck! Isn't it great to see a big job completed?
Happy new year to you, too, Vanessa, and to your brother and mother and father, too. You have had 6 more hours of 2006 than we have. How does it look so far?
Happy New Year to the rest of you as well. Make it a good year.
Ramona
Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 09:54:43 (PST)
And a Happy New Year from the East Coast! In celebration I took an hour long nap on my new deck! Okay, I was nestled under a down blanket, but it is done! Mark grilled us an amazing dinner there at midnight. This all adds up to the start of a great year, I just know it. Happy New Year to you all.
Paula
Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 06:17:13 (PST)
Happy New Year 2006 to you, (((((Vanessa)))))!!!! And to the rest of my wonderful family too!!!
mona
Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 00:03:02 (PST)
