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Mark, if you get this anytime today, call for information about getting here from Minneapolis.
Ramona
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 09:33:37 (PST)
Anne! Finally a poet in the family. How wonderful. And Merry Christmas to you too Naki, and Merry Christmas to Leigh. I guess Christmas has come and gone for the French contingent. I hope Santa found his way over there. We are just finishing a relaxing dinner here (complete with Melinda's apple pie). Merry Christmas to all who visit here.
Paula
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 13:43:17 (PST)
Merry Christmas to all. Steve, it is wonderful to read your words. There is so much to be thankful for this year. Love to all from Me, Lee, Kathy, Alexandra, Elizabeth (formerly known as Nicole) and Uncle Peter. Love, Naki
Naki et al
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 12:55:10 (PST)
Merry Christmas to Stylos Nation
As you gather in different locations
May your day be one of joy and fulfilled wishes
And no one has to do the dishes :-)
Okay, so I'm a little weak in my poetry skills.
I feel very lucky to be an "extended" member of the Stylos family. Thanks to everyone. Now go enjoy your holiday!
Anne
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 07:13:35 (PST)
Ho Ho Ho, and a Merry Christmas to all!
Jerome, Vanessa, Sophie & Mark
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 02:30:20 (PST)
Steve and I have had some fierce games of Scrabble (he beat me bad) and am enjoying Tracy Kidder's latest book. Steve is in good spirits and we both enjoy eating out, even though there's a complete kitchen here. I'll be back in MA on Wednesday. Keep the home fires burning...
Ramona
Friday, November 30, 2007 at 19:57:26 (PST)
Hi Kim!! Great to hear from you!
And Dad -- what do you mean there WERE attractive people in our family.
mona
Friday, November 30, 2007 at 19:41:13 (PST)
It has been a while since I have been on the Stylos Message board. I hope that everyone is well and enjoying the lights of the season. Not the ones in the stores!
It was nice to know that Dick enjoys the picture of his Mom. I am not surprized Uncle Buddy that you got skunk-Dick learned from Bubba and he was even harder to beat!
Steve, Jess, and I are all well. Steve and I are enjoying years of 50 plus and almost 50 and on the other side Jess is enjoying the years we all remember the early 20's!
Relax and be stay healthy. Have a great weekend.
Kim
Kim Scott
Friday, November 30, 2007 at 18:15:12 (PST)
Mom arrived safely and she and I have been living the good and relaxing life in Rochester. We haven't been outside much since it has been in the single digits all day and we are expecting the season's first major snowstorm tomorrow. Mom doesn't get much computer time, so she doesn't leave as much message-wise as she used to. I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday season!!!
Steve
Friday, November 30, 2007 at 12:05:38 (PST)
I forgot to mention he is very proud of a painting of his mother that Kim had given him. It is a picture of a very beautiful women that was done (I believe) by the mother of a baby that Helen was taking care of on Montvale road. I guess there were attractive poeple in our family. PS
paul
Friday, November 30, 2007 at 09:56:42 (PST)
I recently visited Richard Straley. I thought you all would like a report so here it is.First of all I want to say I was impresed with the facility at which he is staying. Although it is dificult to visit poeple who are in the need of care it is encouraging to find the environment is as good as one can ask for. As for Richard he looked to me as I rememberd him. He has put on some weight but I recognized his mannerisms. He is somewhat slow but seems to be very much aware of things around him. In fact he skuncked me in a game of cribbage and all in all he beat me 4 games to 1. I plan to see him again soon and hope that he continues to be as well as I found him this time. PS
paul
Friday, November 30, 2007 at 09:47:19 (PST)
So, Steve and Mom, did you two meet up?
Paula
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 16:42:44 (PST)
Well, we had a lovely Thanksgiving in Chicago. I'm back in Rochester and hopefully Mark, Ana and Jerome are back in Seattle. Lots of good food and good friends and a welcome break from the routine. Thanks to all of those who had a hand in making it possible.
Steve
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 07:14:51 (PST)
I had a wonderful Turkey Day yesterday. Thanks to all who came over the river and through the woods to get here, and to those who didn't...maybe next time. I am thankful to be a member in good standing of this great and wonderful motley crew.
Paula
Friday, November 23, 2007 at 04:35:16 (PST)
Happy Thanksgiving everybody !
We arrived at Chicago yesterday, so far so good :]
Have a great time everyone :]
Jerome
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 13:38:37 (PST)
Here's wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in Chicago, the Seattle area and wherever else you may be. Two carloads of us are heading over the river and through the woods to Paula's house. We'll be thinking of, and talking about, the rest of you.
Ramona
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 07:03:24 (PST)
Glad you're doing well ((((Steve)))) -- thinking of you always.
mona
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 22:53:37 (PST)
Well, things are peaceful in the sleepy town of Rochester, MN. Fall is in full swing and the town seems braced for a snowstorm. I'm headed to Chicago for the holiday, and will be hooking up with Mark, Ana and Jerome. Can't wait to see everyone. It's beginning to look like I won't make it to Boston for Christmas - ya'll will just have to come see me here. I'm staying in good spirits and waiting patiently (no pun intended) for this phase of my life to be over. I hope that everyone everywhere has a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Remember that this is the best holiday of them all!!!!
Steve
Monday, November 19, 2007 at 18:42:32 (PST)
2007 is 87% over and still we have had no photos added to the archive? Surely someone has exciting pictures to share with the rest of us Stylos folk who are in need of entertainment.
Melinda
Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 14:29:41 (PST)
It seems the really good people were born in or near November. I hope the world is right with all of you and you make the best of it. I feel lucky I can group all of you and know that each and everyone of you are at the top of the list that I love best. PS
paul
Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 08:25:43 (PST)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mir-Ana!!!!
Dad cooked Jason, eh ... Well done, I hope!
Mark
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 20:45:16 (PST)
Thanks for the birthday greetings! I worked today and came home and Dad cooked Jason and I a wonderful steak dinner. Happy birthday Ana!
Miranda
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 20:09:47 (PST)
And Steve, I am thinking of you. I hope you have lots of electronic toys to help you pass the time. Looking forward to seeing you soon, even if it means a surprise trip to Minnesota...is there snow yet?
Paula
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 11:24:39 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Miranda and Ana. What are you both/each up to on this glorious Autumn Day? Me too, I wish I could be there to celebrate with you. Have a great time anyway, and tell us all about it!
Love from.......
Auntie Paulala
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 11:22:11 (PST)
OOps! Change that to eleven-seven-oh-seven.
RLS
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 06:41:30 (PST)
Birthday greetings to those two granddaughters who are celebrating (I hope) on this seven-eleven-oh-seven. I wish for you a whole year of happy happenings.
Ramona
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 06:31:39 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Ana and Miranda! I only wish that I could be closer to celebrate with each of you. Something charming about those born on 11/7. Oh Lucky Day!
Steve
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 06:13:06 (PST)
Thanks for all the well wishes. I have successfully navigated another year, and that's a good thing.
Steve, Best of luck. I hope things move quickly and go well. You're a real mench. Thinking of you.
Mark Allan
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 13:07:09 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Mark! Shall I start a rumor as to your age? Just say the word, and thanks for being my brother in law.
I have arrived safely in Minnesota, with all 175 lbs of my luggage. I was greeting by a dark snowy night. At 5:00 p.m.! I'll keep you all posted.
Steve
Monday, November 05, 2007 at 21:17:14 (PST)
Three MORE cheers for son-in-law Mark. I hope you're out on the town, or in a fancy restaurant, or wherever you want to be on this the evening of your BIRTHDAY. I wish for you a good year.
Ramona
Monday, November 05, 2007 at 16:25:51 (PST)
Phew ... I could have sworn I just had a birthday, but they say the brain is the first thing to go ... Glad I dodged another bullet! Three Cheers for (the other) Mark !!!
Mark
Monday, November 05, 2007 at 14:41:00 (PST)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK ALLAN!! I'm assuming Mona is right about the date, because I can never remember. Anyway here's lifting a glass in your general direction and wishing you a great year!
Scott
Monday, November 05, 2007 at 13:16:37 (PST)
ing. Hope you're havING a great one. :)
oops
Monday, November 05, 2007 at 08:28:29 (PST)
Happy Birthday ((((Mark))))!!
Hope you're have a great one!
mona
Monday, November 05, 2007 at 08:27:48 (PST)
Thanks everyone! I had a great birthday, unfortunately I didn’t get back to Northampton until late so I will have to wait until tomorrow to find out what is waiting for me downstairs. Mona, Rainier is on the to do list, I will definitely be there before to long. I just got an e-mail from Melissa, she got to Hawaii without a problem and is having a great time.
Joe
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 22:06:33 (PDT)
Do I know how to start a rumor or what!!!
Steve
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 21:31:06 (PDT)
Who started this 23 thing anyway, of course you are 22! The big 22, that was what I meant to say. So Joe, how is it going so far?
Paula
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 15:12:00 (PDT)
I'm guessing it's 22...happy birthday to you ((((Joe))) - lots of love and good wishes to you. Come out here and climb Rainier, willya?? Before it blows?
mona
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 14:34:31 (PDT)
What a family on the go! Happy Birthday, Joey. The big 23. Yeah, what was downstairs? If it was good it was from me too. See you Tuesday with your spankings.
And Paul. GO FAST! How exciting. Hope you tell us all about it.
And Melissa, well you already went! How is it?
Paula
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 09:10:58 (PDT)
23? Go, JOE, go! And what was waiting for you? More chores?
Mark
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 08:51:45 (PDT)
Happy 23rd Birthday, Joe! I'm leaving Monday for Minnesota for a few months, if your travels take you that way, let me know, perhaps we'll go to a hockey game or something. I hope it is a great year for you.....
Steve
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 07:51:06 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Joe. There is something downstairs for you. (No, it's not a spanking.)Come and find out what it is.
And GO, PAUL, GO to our cross country runner, Paul Pingree. Maybe you'll come to Boston for the marathon in the spring.
The grandmother
Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 07:31:53 (PDT)
Lucky, lucky girl!!! Good for you Melissa - hope you have an excellent time. Hope you check in and tell us all about it. Hawaii is by far my most favorite place on earth, and I dream of the day I can return. Though leaving it was unbearably hard and in my best dreams I'm swimming in the warm water, in the sweet breeze.
In Pingree news: Paul is headed to Eastern Washington for the State Track Meet - he's running cross country. I'm so proud of and happy for him!
And in my own news: you probably know this, but, gee, I'm unemployed again. Grrrrr.
mona
Friday, November 02, 2007 at 11:09:26 (PDT)
Safe Travels To "Melisimo" who is on her way to a beautiful, heavenly oasis...
Good luck in Hawaii Melissa, we miss you already.
Pam
Thursday, November 01, 2007 at 17:58:15 (PDT)
okay i know i'm late, but i can't resist joining in the bestwishes fray to sophie! i always remember you showing me the cartoon witch you brought home from the u.s. and saying how you couldn't get halloween decorations like that in france, but i never really thought of how halloween might be a special holiday for you because of your birthday (like mardi gras is for me) so happy halloween and happy new year of your own! love from
athena
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 13:15:13 (PDT)
Thanks to all of you for your nice messages. Vanessa and I had a great day visiting Paris and spending time with her cousins as we are staying at her uncle's place for the week. Love to all of you. Missing my Jerome. Sophie
Sophie
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 03:56:04 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Sophie!!! Wish we were all there to celebrate with you and Vanessa. Vanessa will have to give you spankings for each of us. I hope that this is the best year yet!!!! §
Steve
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 18:35:23 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Sophie! It is still your birthday here, so I will send you my love and greetings, and wish you only good things for the coming year.
Paula
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 18:19:34 (PDT)
Wishing you all the best on your birthday, Sophie. I hope this year brings you everything your heart desires. Well, if not everything, at least some of it. And greetings to Vanessa.
Ramona
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 17:27:45 (PDT)
Yes Sophie have a great birthday and make sure Vanessa gives you a big hug from me.
paul
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 12:38:57 (PDT)
A very Happy Birthday wish goes out to Sophie! I hope Vanessa is showering you with all the love and attention that Jerome and I cannot in our absense.
Mark
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 12:21:58 (PDT)
it was a good night ps
paul
Monday, October 29, 2007 at 08:13:08 (PDT)
Go Sox!!!
mona
Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 21:18:21 (PDT)
I just noticed that stylos.net messageboard passed the 10 year mark earlier this month. Good work webmasters!
Scott
Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 13:19:28 (PDT)
So sad to hear about Peter's passing. This does indeed seem to be a very sad time of year. I will be thinking of all of you and your loss.
Paula
Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 15:56:21 (PDT)
A sad day at a sad time of the year.....
Steve
Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 15:21:14 (PDT)
The services for Peter will be held on Wend. between 2-4 and 7-9 @ Cartmell funeral Home 150 Court Street Plymouth Mass following services thurs. @ 11:00 @ Cartmells Thank You everyone for everything we love you all and GOD BLESS
wendy
Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 13:55:32 (PDT)
I'm so sorry to hear this, Jesse. Holding you and your sisters and mom and dad close...
mona
Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 13:25:34 (PDT)
hello everybody i am so sorry to not write on here alot but i have bad news that peter has passed away on 10-20-07 inbetween 8:00 and 8:30 if anyone has questions please call rona at 508-866-7106 thank you very much R.I.P peter we all love u
jesse watts
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 22:44:42 (PDT)
Happy 57, Jerome, Sr.!
Steve
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 16:00:04 (PDT)
And love from your middlest little sister. It's an amazing thing to be such an important person...we all love you so.
mona
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 13:48:31 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to my biggest brother, Jerry. Remembering you is such sweet sorrow. Today I will hold onto the happy memories. I miss you everyday, but especially in October. Love from your biggest little sister,
Paula
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 04:44:16 (PDT)
What a birthday! Full of all kinds of good things, like FOOD, messages, presents, games, cutting a jack-o-lantern (that was Melissa) and, of course, good company. Thanks to all of you who made it so. Come back next year for the BIG one.
Ramona
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 06:00:58 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grand Mother, we love you !
I hope you had a good one !
Jerome
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 20:53:27 (PDT)
Me Last! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!! You're the best! So glad to have you as a Mom and downstairs neighbor!
Scott
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 12:23:18 (PDT)
mom! you couldn't have arranged for a better day for your birthday. Here's to a whole sunny year! Thanks for a being such a wonderful ramona and for being local! looking forward to partying with you tonight...love to you and all our kith and kin
athena
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 11:13:38 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Mom! We ordered that the foliage arrive a little late this year, so you could enjoy it on your big day. So get on a bicycle or in a car and go enjoy it! I hope that this is the best year yet!!! §
Steve
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 10:22:02 (PDT)
NO ... ME FIRST!
Happiest of birthdays, Mom! I hope you are pampered in the manner in which you deserve!
Mark
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 09:38:18 (PDT)
Me second!! Love you ((((Mom))))! Hope you have a wonderful day, and a fabulous year.
mona
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 08:17:19 (PDT)
ME FIRST! Happy Birthday Mom! I am sending you this wonderfully sunny October 16th. Enjoy the colors, the smells, the crisp air, and then I will be there tonight for the birthday bash. Oh, and thanks for being my mother all these years. Keep up the good work! Love from your eldest doting daughter...
Paula
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 05:12:44 (PDT)
A great adventure, and one with a happy ending! Home safely, and with a bright, red, shiny Honda. (Helga, huh? Mine is Hatsy.) So what kind of a car is Betsy's? And what is her name? Oh, and GO SOX!
Paula
Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 06:20:04 (PDT)
I lied. It's not a hatchback.
...I feel so guilty.
mona
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 21:24:16 (PDT)
yay betsy's and my new cars! i didn't know they made hatchback two seaters! my car is named helga ... she just got a new wiper and a coat of rain-x (only twenty four hours too late!) glad you had good birthday party, markee! thanks for the hazardous but productive travel dad! hope you're resting up today ...
athena
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 12:41:01 (PDT)
Synchronicity, Dad! Last night I was relating the story about when you and I drove from Seattle to North Carolina (and which car was that??) in spring of 2000, and when we woke up to a snow storm in Iowa then drove through Cincinnatti and Kentucky in a huge thunder/lightening storm. I was some kind of scared then.
Other weird thing -- last night when I was telling this story, me and David and Betsy and Bonnie (Betsy's roommate) were having dinner in an Outback Steakhouse (which is why I was remembering the trip - cause the night before, in Iowa, we ate at Outback - my first time) ... anyway, the thing is, we were in Olympia last night delivering to Betsy her new car -- a red Honda hatchback (2 seater) that gets great mileage.
Glad you guys made it home safe and sound! Hi Athena!!!
mona
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 10:48:48 (PDT)
WOW what a ride.The most hazardest ride, following my youngest daughter through a thundering rain storm that seemed to be riding with us for the better part of six or seven hours. But at last we made it and now she has that little red civiv hatchback (a very good car by the way) which is not a gas hog. P>S>
paul
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 08:46:28 (PDT)
Good for you, Mona. You win the prize. Both for being the first responder and for learning all that stuff! Keep up the good work, I know you will.
Ramona
Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 15:26:07 (PDT)
Moi! I am into the 3rd week of my class on the beginnings of the scientific tradition - have learned scads about Empedocles, Parmenides, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Theophrastus, the Stoics, The Epicurean school...it's all quite interesting and I'm amazed at the huge holes in my education thus far.
We're having (in my opinion) an exceptionally colorful fall in the Puget Sound region. I am secretly plotting something, but if I told you, it wouldn't really be a secret, now would it. :)
mona
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 16:35:12 (PDT)
Surely some one of you is doing, thinking, planning or plotting something of interest, worth writing about. Not us, though. We're leading a very uneventful life. I guess that's good. Let's see who can be the first to respond to ths nudge to check in . . .
Ramona
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 09:13:06 (PDT)
Thanks for all your greetings, calls, and visits! Happy Birthday To ME !!!
Mark
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 18:42:22 (PDT)
I had a great time, Steve - thanks for the party!
mona
Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 20:52:01 (PDT)
I'm about to sit down with Mona, David, Jerome, Ana, Leigh and Lucas to celebrate Mark's 50th with him. Ah, life's pleasures. It's been a pleasure to be your brother for 50 years Mark!!! We look forward to 50 more. §
Steve
Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 18:43:49 (PDT)
Mark! I want you to have a very happy birthday. I also want you to know Vanessa is not the ony one that misses you. A really strange thing happened. Last night while the baseball game was on I tried to log on to MLB, but the computer would not respond. So I sufered through to the end and sufered through the NY loss. Still i was happy but wondered how I could get to wish you a happy birthday. I shut down the computer and went on to bed. I woke up this morning and turned on the computer and here I am. Even the gods want me to wish you a happy next 50, so go on and have it. panos
dad
Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 07:15:59 (PDT)
Hey Mark! Look what I did for YOUR birthday. It was not easy pushing the Red Sox on to victory, and holding the Yankees back, but for your BIG BIRTHDAY, anything! I hope you have a fitting celebration planned for this momentous occassion. You deserve it. Wish I was there to be part of it. Thank you for being my bouncing baby brother for half a century. Happy Birthday. Love from me,
Paulala
Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 04:53:11 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA !!!!!
I misS YoU buT hAvE a HaPpy BiRtHdAy !!!!!
Vanessa
Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 02:14:44 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Jerome! In honor of your birthday, we arranged for the Seahawks to win! Love and miss you(;
Miranda and Pingree family
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 16:25:29 (PDT)
Hey! Wait for me! I hate to be last, but I wish you a very happy birthday, Jeromeo. We miss you here.
Love from me.......
Paulala
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 13:39:04 (PDT)
Thanks very much to everybody for the Birthday Wishes !
I'm already enjoying it :)
Jerome
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 10:38:15 (PDT)
Happy Birthdy Jerome! How does dinner sound, I could bring my Entourage over and prepare some fettuccini Alfredo in honor of your special day. Just don't tell Vanessa, shhh. It is nice to have you in the States this year.
Leigh
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 09:44:19 (PDT)
What can I say Jerome. I know that you know that I think you are the greatest and I want the best for you in every way. I need not say "happy birthday" I know you know that I want you to have it. But be the great guy that you can be and the world will be yours. Enjoy it and the football game. Your grandfather is with you.
paul
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 09:00:50 (PDT)
Joyeux Anniversaire mon grand Jérôme. Nous pensons bien à toi. Have a great day.
Sophie
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 07:58:13 (PDT)
A very Happy Birthday to Jeromeo! This will be the first year beginning in the United States for you. I hope it is a good one! Have a good time at the football game!
Steve
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 06:28:27 (PDT)
A big Happy Birthday to Jerome! While all of you on the west coast are still snoozing, I get to be the first to send my good wishes. I hope you have a great day, Jerome, and the best year yet.
Grandmother Ramona
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 04:38:40 (PDT)
Steve, that's great to hear! It's always so nice to have you guys around during the holidays. Have a fun vacation in Mexico!
Pam
Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 16:24:45 (PDT)
How wonderful for you, Steve. Both the vacation in Mexico and the end of you personal chemical warfare. You deserve some rest and relaxation after this long, hard year. Have a great time.
Paula
Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 16:06:41 (PDT)
Greetings from Mexico! I'm down here for a long weekend before heading to Minnesota next week. Boy, this place if different in September than it is in February. I have never heard such thunder! And everything is so green. I think I could handle Seattle's rain better if it came down in bunches, rather than a constant drizzle. The ninety degree temperatures would make it more welcome as well.
Things are going well in Bellevue. Ana and Jerome seem to be adjusting to their new schools and I am glad to have put my year of chemical purgatory in the rear view mirror. My plan (and Ana's plan) is still to be in Massachusetts for the end of the year holidays. I'll get there on December 21 and Ana will arrive on Christmas Eve. We'll leave on New Year's day. Hope all is well over Stylosville.....
Steve
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 20:57:16 (PDT)
Packing up Betsy for her move to Olympia (her first apartment) tomorrow. Trying to dig out all the cast off kitchen stuff and all....And also a little back to school clothes shopping with Miranda.
Now for a nap. :)
mona
Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 16:27:22 (PDT)
Mark, Melinda, Jessamyn and I just came back from the Garlic Festival! (somehow, I could not get Dad to come along). Just wanted you all know that we had an excellent time. In case you were wondering, the winner of the raw garlic eating contest ate 53 cloves. What are the rest of you doing this wonderful week-end?
Paula
Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 14:57:02 (PDT)
Mona you express yourself so well and it makes so much sencethat it makes me want to help. If there is anything I can do please let me know.I could have used a teacher like you some 70 years ago. Panos
dad
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 15:41:56 (PDT)
I've always found school year cycles to be very comforting. Which is probably why I keep finding myself back in school :)
I'm actually (still) considering teaching - partly because I love explaining things and partly because I love the social aspect of seeing people regularly, but on a somewhat shallow level. Well, maybe shallow isn't quite the right term.
mona
Thursday, September 06, 2007 at 17:51:00 (PDT)
My turn? I have to admit, I have been avoiding the messageboard out of guilt for not thanking you all for your lovely birthday wishes months ago. Is it really too late to thank you now?
I have moved in, it is true, and whoever wants to see my lime green kitchen is very welcome to come visit.
It is funny, when one is a child time is cyclical. School starts and the cycle of class and vacation begins again. I think the rest of us feed off of that because otherwise it is one straight line into who knows where. But how is it for all you who are actually experiencing the cycle (child and adult alike)?
Melinda
Thursday, September 06, 2007 at 11:06:07 (PDT)
Yes, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! And thanks for the party, I cannot believe it has been a year already. How are you two enjoying wedded bliss?
Another move accomplished, thanks to Scott who once again saved the day. Mark, Jess and I also helped Melinda move into a wonderfuly colorful apartment in Cambridge. No more moving, okay?
Mom, how about an update on your progress? Is Dad still peeling peaches for you? And what about all of you going back to school? I hear that may include Paul, Betsy, Miranda, Vanessa, Jerome, Ana, Mona? Jeff? (are you in 100th grade yet?) And how do you like your new apartment, Betsy? Do your friends remember you, Vanessa? Jerome?
Your turn.
Paula
Monday, September 03, 2007 at 16:32:37 (PDT)
Happy one year anniversary to Miranda and Jason!!
It was so great having everyone out here ... not sure what I can do to make such a thing come about again, but I'm thinking on it.
mona
Sunday, September 02, 2007 at 12:41:24 (PDT)
Sorry I'm late :S
but anyways...,
Happy Birthday grand-father !!!
Vanessa
Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 10:46:25 (PDT)
I must say it was an unusual day. Probably the most in my life. Thank god for them all. As one gets older he appreciates more things and in the best of ways. It is a lucky feeling and makes the aging more tolerable. For that I am very grateful to many poeple not the least of which is my two brothers. And so I write to you all THANK YOU very much. Panagoitis
paul
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 08:24:37 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, father of mine. Thank you for giving me your 82nd birthday I am very happy that all your east coast children got to celebrate with you, I mean with me. This is going to be your best year yet, I just know it. I love you, Dad.
Paula (your namesake)
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 21:32:04 (PDT)
Well, it must be time for the birthday Boy to be sitting down to frankfurts, beans and corn! What more could one wish for on a birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD !!!
Mark
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 15:20:27 (PDT)
Happy Birthday my great father!!! May we all have many more opportunities to celebrate you! §
Steve
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 15:15:40 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandfather !!!!
You're the greatest ! :)
Jerome
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 08:34:02 (PDT)
Happy birthday Dad!!! You hard-working fellow you. Let's get together for dinner. What are you making?
Scott
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 08:16:03 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Dad. I love you,
monakisou
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 01:08:13 (PDT)
Vanessa, come back! I miss you sooooo much, how can I go on without you?
Vanessa, you're the best. Thanks for lighting up my life. - Leigh
Leigh
Monday, August 27, 2007 at 12:52:05 (PDT)
Oh, and Paula - if you haven't read the additional material for The Princess Bride which was written for the 25th and 30th anniversary additions, you should! ...Buttercup's Baby, Chapter 1 - lots of fun.
mona
Monday, August 27, 2007 at 11:16:09 (PDT)
What happened?! Well, Paul was busy with back to school clothes shopping, and I was taking advantage of a down day to try to fight off a cold and to do laundry and other chores that will allow me to make it through another week of being away from home and family. 6 months into this contract and I'm holding on by the skin of my teeth.
I did pick up a copy of The Princess Bride, Paula, and I'm laughing both at the book and at the memory of listening to you laugh out loud when you were reading it back in '79!
I've been (as I alluded to) swamped with work and commuting and trying to line things up for me, Miranda and Betsy to get back to College this fall. Throw in a memorial service I attended on Thursday and assisting David with painting the kids rooms and the kitchen and facilitating moving in a new fridge and range (and out with the old), and well ... suffice it to say I'm giving my all these days.
I've commited myself to making sure this is the last time I have to re-enter school - that I'm going to end up with that elusive degree. Which means for the next 1 to 2 years (not sure how long it will take - trying to re-evaluate my transfer credits) I will have limited to no time for vacations and visits. :( But I'll try my best.
mona
Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 09:55:52 (PDT)
After much patience and waiting, we made it to Seattle just after midnight. Thanks to all of you over there for another fun summer!
Mark & Jerome
Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 08:03:26 (PDT)
So sad to see Mark and Jeromeo headed West. Are you there yet? I bet you all wish you were here to help move Jessamyn and her possessions to a 3rd floor apartment in 95 degree weather. Huge thank you to Athena, Scott and Anne and Ben. (And Vanessa before you left.) We could not have done it without you. Jess has promised never to move again, at least not in August. And Mona and Paul, we kept looking for you like last time and you never showed up. What happened?
Paula
Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 13:21:08 (PDT)
So Vanessa, what is it like back in France? We miss you.
Paulala
Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 03:45:45 (PDT)
Good job getting yourself home, Vanessa. I hope the layover in Frankfurt was not too long. We miss you here - come back anytime!!! §
Steve
Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 21:58:47 (PDT)
Hurray my big Vanessa! I miss you already :(
Papa
Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 08:06:32 (PDT)
I have arrived safely in France ! :)
Vanessa
Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 07:33:11 (PDT)
We (Ana and I) had a lovely dinner with Bill, Ginny, Ned and Barbara and the Pingrees (including Miranda). Where would we be without our special family!!!!
Steve
Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 00:02:21 (PDT)
It was sad to put Vanessa on the plane headed back to France. So ends her year in the US. It was a good year for all, but she is very excited about going home again. We miss you already, Vanessa - Hurry Back!!!!!
Steve
Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 13:54:27 (PDT)
I'm happy to report that Vanessa arrived safe and sound with all of her luggage. Now for a few hours of shuteye, then back to the airport so that she can continue her journey.....Hope all is well out there in Stylosland.....
Steve
Monday, August 13, 2007 at 23:58:21 (PDT)
Well, I got to see a few of the Perseid shooting stars last night,laying on the driveway (me, not the shooting stars). Four of them actually, in about 10 minutes, before some clouds rolled in.
Bon voyage to Vanessa, who left Northampton yesterday. Maybe she's headed your way!
Get well wishes to Mom, laying in bed with an injured ankle. Thank goodness for her doting husband.
Scott
Monday, August 13, 2007 at 08:20:55 (PDT)
Hey Paul, Happy Birthday! I was off camping with Mark, Vanessa, Jerome and my mom and away from the computer, so I could not give you my cyber spankings on your actual birthday, but here they are now! Hope it was a great day, and that you celebrated in style. It was wonderful to see you last month. Come back soon.
Love from Auntie Paula
Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 04:59:46 (PDT)
A very happy 17th birthday to you, Mr. Paul Pingree! Our family is much better because you are a part of it!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 12:50:22 (PDT)
((((((Paul))))))
You make our lives so much better!! Keep on rockin'!
mona
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 11:14:23 (PDT)
To anyone expecting a message from me: Some thing strange is happening with my computer--I can get messages, but any mail I try to send gets stuck in the Outbox. It is kinda like having laryngitis: people can talk to me but I can't answer back!
Ramona
Monday, July 30, 2007 at 19:50:43 (PDT)
Greetings from the hot and humid Great North East. Sorry not to see more of you, Betsy and Paul. Hope you had a wonderful rest of your trip. Always good to see Steve and Ana, in their true whirl wind fashion. Nice to see the William Stylos family with all their kids and grandchildren, as well as Karen, Rona, David, Naki,. Halima's son Alex, and several more of our extended family. I even had a glimpse of Melissa last weekend. Dad cooked me breakfast this morning, and I got a chance to visit, briefly, with Scott and Anne, Pam, Mark, Jerome, Vanessa, Mom and Jessamyn. Feels a little like old times. Summertime, and the living is easy.
Paula
Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 16:22:11 (PDT)
Glad to hear the west coast travelers made it home safely. It was fun seeing you all!
Melissa is also safely back home (in Maine) thanks to Dad who drove her. Joey is hanging out in New Orleans having too much fun. Jeff is working hard in Germany. Summer keeps rollin' along.
Scott
Friday, July 27, 2007 at 06:00:34 (PDT)
Ana and I have also arrived in Seattle - safely and without incident. And it's early enough that I am on my way to my office. Thanks everyone for making this one of the best trips ever!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:20:39 (PDT)
I thought I'd let you all know that Paul and Betsy returned home safely, albeit not without incident. In the end, though, they got to travel 1st class for the 2nd leg of the trip, so all's well. My thanks to all who supported the trip and the fun in so many ways.
FYI, my computer died last Friday, so if you find me less than my usual responsive self in cyberspace, you'll understand why.
mona
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 11:13:39 (PDT)
It was great seeing everyone on Friday night! We hope to catch up more often:)
Deirdre Straley
Monday, July 23, 2007 at 06:33:03 (PDT)
Thanks to all in Northampton for a very nice visit! And to all in Fairhaven for an exceptional party! And now to all in Martha's Vineyard for such hospitality! Three vacations in one, wow. We (Ana, Vanessa and I) are having a very nice and relaxing time here - this is indeed a special place...§
Steve
Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 11:26:54 (PDT)
Happy Birthday ((((Uncle Bill))))!!
mona
Friday, July 20, 2007 at 13:25:37 (PDT)
That's kind of you to say Mom, you know how I like to be remembered ... I miss you all so much - so often. But do enjoy - maybe you can toast me! Or rather, it's probably too late - well, you can share amusing Mona anecdotes over Dad's famous scrambled eggs and fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning.
I'm working pretty hard these days, but that's not really such a bad thing. Getting ready to sign up for one class in the fall - this time I'm REALLY going to finish. :) I'm taking a conservative, if determined approach. Going for a History degree. Wish me luck!
mona
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 18:02:22 (PDT)
Steve and Ana have arrived in Northampton, sleepy but intact. I expect 5 of our 6 kids for dinner tonight. We'll miss you, Mona.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 08:01:47 (PDT)
I had a fun day yesterday in Northampton. I got to see Jessamyn's new apartment and ate Dad's spaghetti sauce with the company of my parents, two brothers, one daughter, two nieces, two nephews, and one honorary family member. I played a good game of Boggle with Vanessa. I was able to see the great progress on Mark's masterpiece (the bus). We watched a beautiful thunderstorm, and I was graced with the presence of Paul and Betsy and a rainbow on my drive back to Acton. Mark drives them in on to Boston today. Now we await the arrival of yet another brother and niece. Life is pretty good.
Paula
Monday, July 16, 2007 at 11:56:40 (PDT)
Well, we're having kind of funny weather here in Kingston today - warm, muggy, wind blowing from the east. Not sure what to make of it. David and Miranda and I went to Mt St Helens yesterday for our first ever visit - it was really amazing.
I wanted to put out a plea to Stylos land in general -- if anyone has ideas about how to score Red Sox tickets so Betsy and Paul can complete their pilgrimage, I'm sure they (and I) would be most grateful. I've heard it's possible to buy from scalpers on the day of any given game, but I'm sure i wouldn't know how to go about it.
Happy Summertime all - make hay while the sun shines!!!
mona
Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 14:18:02 (PDT)
Hmmmm ... they must have forgotten how to type.
mona
Friday, July 13, 2007 at 16:08:46 (PDT)
The word is that Betsy and Paul Pingree are now safely in Acton and will be coming this way tomorrow. It will be their first visit to Massachusetts in a long long time. Welcome, B and P.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 18:32:12 (PDT)
We, down here in Brevard, NC had a wonderful 4th of July: A festival in downtown Brevard (with EVERYBODY there) and then fireworks after dark. Perfect weather. I'm enjoying my ten day vacation, and I'll enjoy being back home soon, too.
Glad you're back home from London, Steve. I want to hear all about it soon.
Ramona
Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 07:29:24 (PDT)
Hey, no one said HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! Guess I just did. Hope you are all celebrating wherever you are.
Paula
Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 15:33:41 (PDT)
Welcome to the US, Jerome! And announcing the arrival of Steve back to Seattle. Tired and with luggage this time. Had a great trip, now to bed......§
Steve
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 23:17:41 (PDT)
Announcing the arrival of....Jerome! (as well as Mark, Vanessa and Dad). All is well, except that Jerome is now taller than me. They have just now gone on a macaroni and cheese run, so all must be right with the world.
Paula
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 11:42:15 (PDT)
Guess I am the worst mother on earth. Sorry, my Jérôme. I got you to the wrong terminal at the airport, then, I paid for the unaccompanied children fare but I did not have any address or phone number to give in MA!!!! But at the end, we made it. I won't tell you how!!! On your way to Boston via Frankfurt. Vanessa, I am sending you via mail what I promised. Jerome will explain. Take good care. Staying home until I get a phone call from you.
sophie
Monday, July 02, 2007 at 23:26:52 (PDT)
Hello to all the Stelos/Stylos family. I am in the process of moving to Florida from SF, CA and I came across two books that belonged to Mary from many years ago. One is a Latin Grammar and the other is a Greek Grammar. If anyone there is interested in having these books, I will gladly mail them out to you. Please email me at: barbara_gordon2002@yahoo.com and let me know. Naki and Lee, I am so sorry for your loss. I just read about it.
Barbara Gordon
Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 19:17:10 (PDT)
Much love and happy birthday wishes from me too!
((((Melinda Rose))))
mona
Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 11:27:34 (PDT)
happy continuation of melinda day! i am happy to report that i am writing from my very own mac, thank you every one! Especially birthday melinda! very exiting .... looking forward to seeing a birthday crowd here at the movies in a few hours
Athena
Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 11:13:29 (PDT)
Steve, sounds like a great trip. Always fun to be in a country in an uproar. How is your event going?
Paula
Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 05:28:06 (PDT)
GO GIRL GO !!!
See you soon ...
Uncle Mark
Friday, June 29, 2007 at 23:59:59 (PDT)
Many Happy Birthday wishes to Melinda Rose from your old stomping ground at the UCL! Life goes on here. We had dinner tonight at the Bleeding Heart in the Crypt of St. Etheldreda’s, the oldest Catholic Church in England, built in the 1280 somethings. So I guess it goes on and on. The conference is very informative and is attended by an ecclectic group from all over the world. There has been lots of excitement in London, with the new government, the terrorist threats and Wimbleton. I'm going to the Concert for Diana at Wembley Park on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing everyone in about three weeks!!!!
Steve
Friday, June 29, 2007 at 16:32:39 (PDT)
Happy birthday to Melinda! This comes from North Carolina, where I am having a wonderful relaxing time. (Jill sends her greetings, too.) The weather here is perfect. Enjoy your day (and evening!)I'll be back in MA in a week.
Yaya
Friday, June 29, 2007 at 14:00:45 (PDT)
A merry birthday for you Melinda Rose. You make me the happiest grandfather in the world as only you can do. PS
paul
Friday, June 29, 2007 at 11:37:14 (PDT)
HAPPY MELINDA DAY. You just keep getting better and better. Enjoy your moonlight sail on the Charles River tonight. I will be thinking about you (and the Pingrees out west drinking a toast to you).
Love from,
Mama Paula
Friday, June 29, 2007 at 09:50:54 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Melinda. June babies unite! 24? and there's so much more! We'll be toasting you with a 24 year old wine at sunset. Enjoy your day.
Dave Pingree
Friday, June 29, 2007 at 09:21:59 (PDT)
yay melinda! here's to another year of your amazing talents and creations!
athena
Friday, June 29, 2007 at 05:39:31 (PDT)
Happy traveling, Steve, and good luck. Remember to look right when you step off the curb!
Scott
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 09:38:50 (PDT)
happy travels steve! and happy belated davey day! many happy hours in your adirondack chair to you! me i am on the computer eight hours a day now with this new job. how did this happen? any way i guess i have to check the message board more often ... how's north carolina mom? (that is where you are, right?)
athena
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 11:35:40 (PDT)
It appears that everyone is enjoying summer too much to spend time on their computers. It's been overcast and cool here, and I am headed east (to London) where it appears to be even more overcast and cooler. At least I won't be making the (weather) mistake I made last summer and head south into the dead of winter. I'll be back for the Fourth - enjoy, everybody!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 07:20:08 (PDT)
And me!!! Shoot, too late. Maybe next year. :)
We did have a nice, no really wonderful evening together - the 5 Kingston Pingrees. Chinese food, plans for a great summer full of travel and adventure. Lingering sunlight...Sure do love my family. That means you (((((David)))))
mona
Friday, June 22, 2007 at 00:08:36 (PDT)
Yah! Me too, me too! Happy Ping Day !!!
Mark
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 23:02:39 (PDT)
Me too! Happy Davey Day! Have I told you how happy I am to have you as a brother? Come east, young man. Have a great birthday. Love from here,
Paula
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 16:49:39 (PDT)
Thanks to all well wishers.Another year older, Yet it never seems so bad when its the first day of SUMMER!Thanks Mom For Letting me show up six weeks early.Scott, tempting offer,lets see no more "work", New Harley,love to see Pam. hint hint. later.
Dave Pingree
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 15:05:04 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Dave!!! Happy Summer, Everyone! Enjoy the 16 hours of daylight in the Puget Sound. Gotta love this time of year!!! §
Steve
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 10:28:44 (PDT)
June 21. Hmmm. That means....summer solstice....and.....Dave Pingree's Birthday!!! Doesn't get any more special than that!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVE!!! Now that you're retired, come on out for a visit. I'll take you out to Fitzwilly's for a late night beer!
Scott
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 05:31:04 (PDT)
Happy Father's Day to all the Stylos fathers out there...especially Great Scott.
Pam
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 18:08:09 (PDT)
Happy Father's Day to my father and to fathers everywhere! I'm safely back in Seattle after a very nice to trip to the Windy City. §
Steve
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 17:21:13 (PDT)
I cannot believe that I am the first (at 5:21 pm) to say HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! I bet you are already off on your vacation, Dad, but I want to say it anyway: I cannot imagine a better father than you. Thank you so much for all you have done for me, taught me, and just plain been for me. I love you Dad.
Paula June
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 14:25:16 (PDT)
Good going Paul. I will have a birthday present for you when you get here. Panos
paul
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 09:21:53 (PDT)
who's Greg? Some guy named Eric is telling stories about how old Mona is...
Have a happy, Mona!!
Pat
PG
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 07:14:27 (PDT)
OMG and LOL!!
Never mind those silly folks ... just some ne'erdowell friends of mine.
Mark and Ana and Vanessa and Miranda just left and the campfire is dying. I had the best birthday ever. Happy news is that Betsy came home today for the summer. Happier news (for her) is that she and Paul just got tickets to fly to Boston on the 10th of July, staying for 2 weeks. I got some cleaning done, some gardening, some visiting and I was showered with gifts and affection, so, well, what could be better. Love you all - me and Miranda may find a way to make it back east later in the summer -- stay tuned.
And Jimmy, Greg, John, --- back to the looney bin with you.
mona
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 21:18:48 (PDT)
Happy birthday to ya, Mona!
Greg sent us here. Probably found the place by reading your mail before he delivered it.
Oarman
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 19:57:32 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Miz Mona.
Greg made me say that
John Phillips
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 19:15:10 (PDT)
Happy birthday to the bee's knees!!
Your pal,
Greg
(Eric wanted me to make a wise crack about your age.)
Greg Phillips
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 14:49:58 (PDT)
Mona Lee: I'm wishing for you a wonderful, sunny day. A bunch of us here in Massachusetts love you a lot and would like to see you. Mama
Ramona
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 11:02:37 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, ma-Mona! I hope you are enjoying your new life with the kids out and the husband at home. At least some of the kids and some of the time. I've been in Chicago this week, enjoying the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. I'll be back in Seattle tomorrow. Let's get together soon!!!!
Steve
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 08:02:36 (PDT)
Let the celebration begin, Mona. Maybe Dave will take you to the ocean on his motorcycle, or cook you steak and salmon on the grill. Maybe those wonderful kids of yours will bake you a cake or take you out to the ballgame. Or maybe they will just let you stay in bed all day. What ever you do, just make sure you have a wonderful birthday...and give us all the details here. Love from sister
Paula
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 03:31:22 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Mona! We Love you!!!
Jessamyn
Friday, June 15, 2007 at 22:32:53 (PDT)
An update on the Courtney-Stylos kids:
Pam, Cam and Kerry moved in to a nice new apt. in Greenfield. Cam graduates 2nd grade today! Kerry is an official Park Ranger at Mount Washington in MA.
Jeff is doing his internship in Germany for the summer and found a place to live in Heidelberg. I hope he takes lots of pictures so he can give us a slide show.
Joe is travelling/hiking....last word was from VA. Ditto on the pictures and slide show.
Melissa is living with friends in ME...near Mt Sugarloaf. They finally have internet...send her an email!
Me: same old stuff. Looking forward to seeing some MLS Styloses (MLS and MLP) as well as some Wm Stylos family in the near future.
Scott
Friday, June 15, 2007 at 07:28:10 (PDT)
I get to stand on his shoulders!
Paula
Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 05:46:45 (PDT)
maybe dave pingree could take us all on the back of his motorcycle, like acrobats ...
athena
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 12:45:50 (PDT)
uncle paul allways liked retsina whats up drink that wine cousin david
david straley
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 15:56:22 (PDT)
HAPPY RETIREMENT DAVE!!! I've still yet to enjoy a good motorcycle ride since riding on the back of your beemer a million years ago...what was it, something like 17 years ago!? holy crap... Anyways enjoy the retirement...easy living, go drink some beers on the beach and just know that I am JEALOUS!
pam
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:48:14 (PDT)
So, Davey, how is retirement so far? Have you gotten out of bed yet? Logged 1,000 miles on your treadmill? Or your bike? We sit here wistfully awaiting details...and congratulations!
Paula
Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 04:14:07 (PDT)
No, I think I have him booked 24/7. :)
Actually, the new motorcycle has stolen his heart ...
mona
Saturday, June 09, 2007 at 07:07:24 (PDT)
Then he could get a night job ... to pay for the assistant he will be needing!
Whimsical
Friday, June 08, 2007 at 12:38:09 (PDT)
He swears his new job is simply to cater to my every need and whim.
mona
Friday, June 08, 2007 at 12:10:40 (PDT)
Congratulations on your retirement Dave! You earned it! Now go out and get a job!
Scott
Friday, June 08, 2007 at 07:05:17 (PDT)
A Big Congratulations to David Pingree Senior, who turns 65 and joins the idle rich today. Or something like that! May The Party begin !!!!
Mark
Thursday, June 07, 2007 at 12:24:05 (PDT)
Yup, 31 happy years. And today we get to celebrate Mom and Dad's 58th anniversity. Hurray to the ones who brought us all to this earth. Here is to 58 more wonderful years!
Paula
Wednesday, June 06, 2007 at 03:22:24 (PDT)
That sounds great, Andrea! I may be able to send a couple of emisaries (sp?) -- it looks like Miranda and Betsy may be making a trip to Massachusetts in July, so this would be a good gathering to aim for. I'd sure love to make it myself...I'm here to love Uncle Bill, as always.
Happy Anniversary ((((Paula and Mark)))). 31 years.
Wow.
mona
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 at 21:50:08 (PDT)
Happy belated birthday Paula. Speaking of birthdays, "Uncle Bill" has his 80th coming up in
July and to celebrate, we will be gathering at Alex and Monique's on Friday, July 20th. I hope you can all make it. Please let me know if you'll be able to come. You can email me at redmondandrea@yahoo.com. THIS IS A SURPRISE! Don't worry, his computer is down, so he won't be reading this :) I hope to see you all in July!
Andrea
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 at 12:58:54 (PDT)
About the written word... yes the postings here were lovely, but also I was given the original Toby Tyler Story (thank you Jess) and a book about a potter "Maria" (thank you Mom). Would you like to write me a poem Mona? Or anyone else?
And about those libations...Dad gave me a bottle of Retsina (which he does not even like) and there were some good margarita's...though now that you mention it, cosmopolitans sound pretty good.
Paula
Monday, June 04, 2007 at 20:07:35 (PDT)
well i'll tell you about some of the things mona, the jewels were a beautiful copper and bead necklace handmade by melinda, a collection of earrings on a wreath of neckties cut out from a newspaper at christmas (okay it takes me a while to get around to giving presents sometimes) draped around a beautiful tiny ficus tree, some of the libations were bottles and bottles of fabulous wines from markiboy. and did you heare about the hilarity of the wind-up bicycle races? i imagine the written word was here on this site ... a fabulous red weekend. Mona your present was a big (little) hit.
little sister
Monday, June 04, 2007 at 10:41:19 (PDT)
How about details?? Jewels? Written word?? Did someone write you a poem? A haiku? Libations? Cosmopolitans?? They're red. :)
mona
Sunday, June 03, 2007 at 12:55:36 (PDT)
Thank you all for my birthday wishes. I had a really wonderful day. Yes, we had a great lobster dinner (apparently the first that Scott was able to join in on). I was showered with jewels, music, libations and the written word. Thank you for being my family, I love you all.
Paulala
Sunday, June 03, 2007 at 08:49:36 (PDT)
HaPpY bIrThDaY pAuLaLa !!!!!!
Vanessa
Saturday, June 02, 2007 at 12:41:03 (PDT)
And the happiest of birthdays to Paulala! We're all seeing red today. I hope the weather cooperates and you are surrounded by the family, friends and things that you love. It's promising to be a very good year! §
Steve
Saturday, June 02, 2007 at 10:08:54 (PDT)
(well, maybe not all...)
mia
Saturday, June 02, 2007 at 09:22:17 (PDT)
Another Birthday for Paulala! I wish I was there to make it happen, too! I wish you many happy returns on this special Saturday, as well as Lobster, Tomatoes, Red M&Ms and whatever else Red comes your way. We'll all be there for the 4th of July Party at your place!
Mark
Saturday, June 02, 2007 at 08:32:22 (PDT)
Happy Lobster Day!!!
mona
Saturday, June 02, 2007 at 08:28:15 (PDT)
I don't have to fight for first place this morning to wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to lovely Paula. I hope you have a great day, eldest daughter, and I plan to be there to make sure it happens!
Mom
Saturday, June 02, 2007 at 03:55:56 (PDT)
LOL!!
mona
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 21:17:44 (PDT)
Don't worry Ramona if you are pregnant I still have some baby clothes and toys you could have. ;)
pam
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 15:59:01 (PDT)
What?! No prize?!?! Harumph.
As to the mathematics/air conditioning dream ... well, yeah, the themes suggest Dad, but 2 things - the original prize money (which would have to be doubled 4 times to get to the $24,500) is such an uneven amount. And the keyword "oef" is so simillar to (but not the same as) "eof", which programs actually do search for to determine 'end of file' - makes me think not Dad.
Except that dreams have a way of skewing what you know into something that you would know is WRONG if you were actually awake.
So, with that convoluted logic I'm going to guess Dad on that one too.
mona
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 11:44:54 (PDT)
Mona wins the prize. Or she would if there were a prize.
Ramona
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 10:11:00 (PDT)
My guesses:
College exam: Mom
Curtain call: Mom
mona
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 09:40:37 (PDT)
My guesses:
College exam: Mom
Curtain call: Paula
Scott
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 08:28:18 (PDT)
Then my guess is Malinda Rose. But she could get to cllege without an exam.
paul
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 05:46:14 (PDT)
A new dream, or rather a new version of a recurring dream: It's almost time for the curtain to go up on a play I have a small part in, but I have neglected to learn my lines. No one has a book because everyone else knows their lines. I think about how I could improvise, but then that would mess up everyone else's lines. It was a relief to wake up before the curtain went up.
Who
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 03:19:26 (PDT)
Oh, this family member has a boy in her life...
Paula
Friday, June 01, 2007 at 02:57:35 (PDT)
Who could it possibly be that dreamed she was pregnamt and didnot even have a boy friend. Or was it a boy?
paul
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 09:45:27 (PDT)
It has to be Dad for the $100 bill dream. And yes, it is me for the job interview. And thanks, Pam, ever since you posted your suggestion, I have been having the oddest dreams. It's sunny and hot around here - I hope that everyone is basking in the summer sun!!!!
Steve
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 08:15:45 (PDT)
I agree...must be Dad...Mathmatics, money, airconditioning...
Paula
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 11:55:10 (PDT)
Buddy? Is that you?
Pam
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 11:44:57 (PDT)
It really was a dream and I ws so happy I was going to get my air conditioning fixed. anon
anon
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 10:06:40 (PDT)
LOL!! I don't dare guess...
This was a great idea ((((Pam)))!!
monalee
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 18:55:19 (PDT)
I know a family member who had a dream about being pregnant, and not being prepared for college exams. No, not me...guess who!
Paula
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 17:11:32 (PDT)
So how about a few more guesses and then the "dreamers" can reveal themselves. I was thinking Mark Stylos. My fourth guess on the agnostic/job interview dream is dad. (Scottrick) I have no clue on the other one. This is harder than I thought. :) There are too many family members to choose from!
Pam
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 16:07:34 (PDT)
So, in the dream, was the first winning amount $1,531.25?
mona
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 13:28:46 (PDT)
Ihad a very strange dream. I was reading a report addressed to me that listed the winners of some drawing. The key was the letters"oef". AS you read the report every time you saw these letters you were a winner. But read on the next time you see them you again win only this time twice as much. This was also not the end you must continue til the end of the report. Well it happened three more times and I could not believe my good fortune.It came to 24 thousand five hundred dollars. When finished I wondered if this was not a joke but I was instructed to look in my mail box. I did and there was the money in one hundred dollar bills. As I was figuring what to do with the money I woke up as I made my first dicision. What was it and who am I. Anonymous
anon
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 09:55:35 (PDT)
Does this mean I get the job? (or that I appear to be an atheist with religious sensibilities)
I would take the dream over the most recent one I can remember... I was at a restaurant, and the waitress filled up my water glass and took the rest of the bottle she was pouring from away. I drank all the water, but could not refill my glass. I spent a good deal of dream time obsessing over why she would have done that. Though I was angry at first, I eventually accepted her decision.
Melinda
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 09:44:49 (PDT)
Which Mark?
I'll make my official guess Melinda.
monalee
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 06:54:43 (PDT)
2nd. guess would be Melinda and 3rd. guess would be Jeffrey. Different reasons for all three guesses.
Pam
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 04:26:48 (PDT)
Mark?
Pam
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 04:21:37 (PDT)
And I'm guessing not Mona, since she guessed not Paula. It must be Pam, since she knows how to spell anonymous(ly). Memorial Day is one of the best holidays, second only to Thanksgiving. It has been a nice relaxing weekend here. Hope it has been there, too. §
Steve
Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 19:36:38 (PDT)
I'm guessing not Paula, cause she guessed Steve. :)
And I noted 2 things: life long agnostic (and willing to claim to be same) and good use of the English language...
monalee
Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 08:37:17 (PDT)
I am guessing Steve, because who else can spell anonymous?
Paula
Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 05:35:01 (PDT)
Okay, Pam, you are on. This is a dream I had last week. I was at a job interview. I was interviewing for a position with a very religious foundation. My task was to convince them that they should hire me, a lifelong devout agnostic. I started by having them make a list of their values and matching it up to my own. They were surprised how similar that they were. I woke up before I found out if I got the job. Who am I?
Anonymous
Friday, May 25, 2007 at 21:48:50 (PDT)
Cool dream Mona...wouldn't it be funny if everyone posted a dream they had recently, interesting or not. I bet everyone would really get a kick out of matching the dreams to the personalities. Oh even better, everyone would post their dream anonymously and then we would all get a shot at matching the dream to the person.
Happy belated birthday Jess!
Pam
Friday, May 25, 2007 at 14:15:27 (PDT)
I told you this is the place where great minds meet. :)
monalee
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:41:03 (PDT)
Socrates?
Homer
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 00:28:20 (PDT)
And speaking of Socrates...this week I've been reading on Wikipedia about Socrates, Aristotle and Plato. It's amazing how much there is to learn...
I remember when I was little I moved the Encyclopedia Brittanica (sp?) into my bedroom, because I just loved getting to the end of an article, then seeing "see also..." and then rushing to look up another article. The Wiki is like that.
I had a crazy dream about the garage at 60 Montvale last night! There was this big table that looked like a pool table, and I was peeling back the layers, each green felt but with no holes for the pool balls to drop into ... until the last layer with had this cool miniature train set up. Seems it was one of Dad's projects. Which was the coolest, until I discovered the secret hidden room ...
monalee
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 08:11:54 (PDT)
Nice site. Thanks.
Socrates
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:56:23 (PDT)
Thank you all for your good wishes. Now that I am 27, I have finally learned everything. I will spend the next 50 weeding out what is unimportant
Mona, I got your message. Thank you! thank you! I will be at work until 5:30 tommorow. If you are available then, give me a call, I'd like an update.
Happy my birthday...everyone
Jessamyn
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 20:27:16 (PDT)
Happy Jess Day!
Mark
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 16:08:34 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jessamyn! Has it really been 27 years?!? I hope the next 27 are even better. We're all proud and happy to have you in our family.
And greetings to Mark M. Welcome back to Stylosville. The sad circumstances Mark was referring was the premature death of Peter Brandon. Peter was a kind soul who will be missed by many.
Finally, I'm off to Las Vegas for a few days, but will be back Wednesday. I hope everyone is enjoying spring. Given the rainouts and delays at Fenway, I can only assume that April showers have returned. What is it that May showers bring????
Steve
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 08:14:13 (PDT)
27 years and two hours ago I became a mother...no wait, this is suppose to be about Jessamyn...27 years and two hours ago Jessamyn came into this wild and wacky world. Lo and behold, it is even wild and wackier now! How you have enriched my life. May this year be one full of peace, wonder, joy and excitement. Happy, Happy Birthday. I love you.
Mama Paula
Monday, May 21, 2007 at 04:19:21 (PDT)
And now I get to be the first to wish ((((Jess)))) a happy birthday, just cause I feel like jumping the gun.
Hope this year brings you happiness, adventure, music, laughter -- all the good stuff. Love you much!
monalee
Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:11:50 (PDT)
Me too! Good to read your message, Sophie. You are quite the world traveler. How exciting. How about Jerome posting a message...we would love to hear from you Jeromeo. And Betsy, those dates sound great to me. I can't wait to have you here on the East Coast.
Paula
Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 20:12:55 (PDT)
In my astonishment at reading Mark McLaughlin's message I forgot to say hi to Sohphie - and good luck on your trip and thanks for the update on Jerome - that sounds really cool!
monalee
Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 15:44:44 (PDT)
so i'm looking at plane tickets for boston this summer. i'm looking at flying in on the 11th of july and leaving 2 weeks later. does anyone have any particular dates?
love,
betsy
Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 14:04:07 (PDT)
Yes indeed, a great suprise. Since you now know all about us and what we are doing, tell us about you! In fact, I think you should just show up for dinner for a good long visit. I still remember your amazing lasagna. Wonderful to hear from you, Mark.
Paula
Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 03:32:03 (PDT)
((((Mark))))!!!! What a great surprise to hear from you!
Mona
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 19:03:41 (PDT)
I don't know quite what to say-except hello,it's good seeing you again.A bit overwhelmed looking at the expansion of the tribe and how grand evryone looks. Steve and I got in touch this past week,under sad circumstance,but it opened up this fantastic door I've been sorely missing for a long time. I'm in New Orleans,hale and healthy,a little wiser and DRY.Took Katrina on the chin and everything will be OK. I'll let you know more later. Going back to the pictures. Buddy-looks great!
Mark McLaughlin
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 15:32:42 (PDT)
Hello everyone,
Happy Birthday to all of you born in May. Paul have a wonderful time at the festival and tell us about it. I will be in Bangkok next month for 10 days work and Jerome should be oK. He will be practising sailing for a week with his school. Right now, he is doing much better. I miss my Vanessa Rayon de Soleil. My love to all of you.
Sophie
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 09:56:55 (PDT)
Here I am in conn. with Peter. He informed me he is now as old as our mother was when she died. Her birthday was may 17 1892. There is a greek church next to where he lives and there is a festival this weekend which we will attend later on today. ps
paul
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 06:27:30 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Peter!
It was good seeing you last month. I hope the kicking has subsided! Look forward to seeing more of you this summer.
Nephew Mark
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 14:06:29 (PDT)
Happy birthday wishes to ((((Uncle Peter)))) -- many returns of the day!
monalee
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 13:01:33 (PDT)
How great it is! Being a mother-of-many brings many good things, not the least of which is a joyous Mother's Day, full of visits, phone calls, presents and a sumptious picnic at Look Park. The last mentioned event was planned and executed by Jess and Melinda and enjoyed by a whole bunch of us. Thanks to all you (not just my kids) who made it a wonderful day.
Ramona, Queen for a Day
Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 17:08:02 (PDT)
Happy Day Mom! I hope Scott and any other siblings there are taking care of you like we all wish we (he?) could!
Mark
Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 10:36:53 (PDT)
Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there. Where would the world be without us. And Steve, it was a great, though too short, visit with you. Thanks for stopping by.
Paula
Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 09:45:45 (PDT)
We'll be at the ballpark. Mark - you should join us!
monalee
Friday, May 11, 2007 at 21:44:10 (PDT)
Greetings from summer in Northampton. It's finally cooled down to about 80. I've been having a nice relaxing time - dinner with Jillian, golf with Dad and Jay - it doesn't get any better than that. I'll be heading back to Seattle on Sunday.
Steve
Friday, May 11, 2007 at 13:22:29 (PDT)
HAPPY SUMMER! It finally got here. Ah.........
Paula
Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 09:51:12 (PDT)
niether one of us was here. That is why we missed the day. You can still have a happy year and I hope that is the way it turns out. And Jeff enjoy your house guests I enjoy them when they are mine. ps.
paul
Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 09:46:50 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jeff!!!!
Steve
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 23:24:30 (PDT)
LOL!!!
Happy birthday Jeff!!
monalee
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:05:19 (PDT)
Well, if you want to catch him at home ... DON'T TELL HIM YOU ARE COMING!
Happy Birthday Jeff!
Mark
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 19:52:40 (PDT)
Joe and Liss and I arrived safely here in Pittsburgh last night. And now we are having fun hanging out here at Jeff's house on his birthday. Pretty cool. The only thing that could make it any better is if Jeff was actually here. Happy Birthday and have fun, wherever you are young man!
Scott
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:06:56 (PDT)
Happy Jeffrey Day to everyone, but especially to Jeff. Remember, I was there to watch your entry into this wild and wacky world...and you continue to make us all proud. Have a wonderful birthday and a great visit with your house guests.
Paulala
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 15:05:08 (PDT)
And now it's time for birthday wishes for Jeff! We're proud of you, oldest grandson. I know a number of your closest relatives are on their way west to see you. The rest of us will raise a glass in your honor.
Ramona
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 08:53:34 (PDT)
Great to hear from you Betsy, and even better to hear that you will be coming to see us! You too, Stevie. We will start planning the celebrations!
Paula
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 03:25:58 (PDT)
We missed you yesterday, Betsy. We had a lovely barbecue with Mona, David, Miranda, Paul, Ana, Vanessa, Mark and me. I'll be headed east a week from tomorrow for four days or so. If all goes as planned, I'll have seen all of my family within a two week period. Spring is in full swing here - hope it is for the rest of you as well....§
Steve
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 11:14:44 (PDT)
yet another beautiful day here in Olympia! i have been enjoying it all weekend! hope everyone is doing great. i'm planning on coming back east this summer, i'm thinking sometime in july, but i'm not positive on that. Paul might come with me too, we're not sure about the details. I hope that everyone has beautiful weather to enjoy like me!
love,
Betsy
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 09:55:13 (PDT)
((((Beautiful Melissa)))))
...sorry I'm late -- did you party in Northampton?
Any new adventures planned?? Hope you have a great year,
monalee
Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 08:16:33 (PDT)
A very happy birthday to Alex and Melissa, even if slightly belated one!!! §
Steve
Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 00:36:30 (PDT)
Lis! Another birthday? You should have reminded me, so I could have left you a present! Oooops ... Many Happies, and I hope you get another one of those cakes you liked so much!
Let's not forget Alex, either, should he be peeking this way.
I hope Peter is still kicking as well!
Mark
Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 11:48:54 (PDT)
Hey Melissa! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am hoping you are around here somewhere so I can say it in person...yes I am at the Stately Stylos Manor. How are you celebrating this most wonderful of days?
Auntie Paulala
Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 03:18:48 (PDT)
You got that right!
monalee
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 07:18:47 (PDT)
Let's see.....Ana is at Leigh's, Vanessa is playing soccer, Mark and I just finished watching the Red Sox, Mom is enjoying her new kitchen, Ping is enjoying his new motorcycle and we are all enjoying the signs of spring. §
Steve
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 21:01:34 (PDT)
So, where is everybody?
Paula
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 15:42:19 (PDT)
How are you enjoying that kitchen, Mom? Did you make it safely to Seattle, Mark? Did y'all notice that spring finally came to Massachusetts, just in ime for the weekend? Yipee!
Paula
Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 05:34:58 (PDT)
The main components of our new kitchen are now in place and functioning fine. Mark is on a plane headed west, where a different kind of work awaits him. You are all invited to come by and see the great work Scott and Mark have done.
Ramona
Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 16:23:50 (PDT)
Ana and Vanessa, I know you spend time on the computer, so write and tell all of us who must stay at home something about your week in France.
Grandmother
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 04:23:03 (PDT)
The girls have arrived safely from France. Their luggage has not - Vanessa's bag decided to take an extended vacation. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow. I hope the weather breaks for all of those one east coast soon...§
Steve
Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 15:54:05 (PDT)
oh, it smells like heaven on the grounds of the MS campus these days -- Steve - let's meet up for dinner this week.
monalee
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 19:29:13 (PDT)
We share your thoughts and wishes for the girls in France. As for spring, however, I think it must have been cancelled! No warm weather in sight. I did see some crocuses today, so can daffodils be far behind?
Ramona
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 18:28:06 (PDT)
Things are pretty quiet around here with the girls in France. I trust that they are having a wonderful time - I'm relaxing while I can. I hope spring has sprung for the rest of the family like it has here. §
Steve
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 18:17:00 (PDT)
Thank you all for the birthday greetings!!!
Pam
Monday, April 09, 2007 at 15:22:03 (PDT)
Thanks, Sophie, for getting them and getting them to where they want to be. Have a great visit with each other!!! §
Steve
Sunday, April 08, 2007 at 12:09:19 (PDT)
The ladies have arrived safely in Nice. Laughter is in the air. Hope it will last. Happy Easter to all of you.
Sophie
Sunday, April 08, 2007 at 06:41:19 (PDT)
Good night fellow Stylos MessageBoarders. Hope the Easter Bunny leaves you treats and that spring finds its way to you...love,
monalee
Saturday, April 07, 2007 at 23:21:46 (PDT)
Thanks for the help ((((webmaster)))).
mona
Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 11:12:56 (PDT)
All the best wishes to you (((((Pam)))))). I hope you have health and wealth and the closeness of family all year long.
Pam's auntie Mona
Monday, April 02, 2007 at 20:22:59 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Pam! It seems like just yesterday that you were spending your 14th birthday with us in Seattle. Has it really been 17 years!?! Where does the time go? I hope that your birthdays and the years that follow them get better and better!!!!
Steve
Monday, April 02, 2007 at 09:55:15 (PDT)
That's no lady, that's our little girl Pammy! And she's growing up so fast! Happy Birthday Pam! Hope you have a great day. See you soon!
Pam's Dad
Monday, April 02, 2007 at 07:48:37 (PDT)
here's to a VERY speial birthday for a VERY VERY special lady.
paul
Monday, April 02, 2007 at 07:39:22 (PDT)
Happy Pam's Day! Hope it is a wonderful day to celebrate a new and wonderful year. Love from your auntie,
Paula
Monday, April 02, 2007 at 03:10:57 (PDT)
Heh heh...good one!
Great to see you checking in Petro!
In my corner: work is going well, slowly shaking the flu bug that attacked me this year. Weekend's half over and it's always amazing to me how much faster Saturday and Sunday go! Ah well...
Betsy goes back to Olympia tomorrow for the start of Spring Quarter. Paul has the week off. Starting to get the hang of my job and really really loving it.
Also, kind of playing with the idea of trying to make it to Hamburg for the IHS birthday party in September. Kind of a long shot at this point, but you never know. If only it wasn't at such an utterly inconvenient time of year...ah well.
monalee
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 21:38:17 (PDT)
Just got back from a quick visit to Peter, Naki and Lee. All seemed good. Not sure why Peter kept kicking, though ...
Mark
Friday, March 30, 2007 at 16:54:50 (PDT)
still kicking and things are good
peter
Friday, March 30, 2007 at 11:44:30 (PDT)
all is quite on the eastern front
paul
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 17:17:06 (PDT)
Wow...David on a Harley. I do believe a photo is in order. Mona?
Paula
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 15:44:13 (PDT)
Things have been busy, busy in Seattle's Eastside. The girls have been working hard at school, Vanessa has been playing soccer with the 'big kids' (ages 30 to 50) and we have had a few International students staying with us for a few days - two girls, one from Germany and one from Switzerland. Tomorrow we are going to have a belated birthday party for Vanessa at a Paintball place. Ted Reidy has been here for a few weeks and he leaves next Tuesday. Work has been pretty hectic, but should be slowing down soon. Ana and Vanessa leave for 9 days in France in two weeks. I'm going to stay home from work that week and enjoy the empty house. It sure doesn't seem like spring sprung yet here. I hope all is well with everyone!!!!
Steve
Friday, March 23, 2007 at 12:46:31 (PDT)
Here's a hint: can you say oink??
mona
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 18:19:46 (PDT)
New motorcycle? Do tell!
Paula
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 17:22:35 (PDT)
My only news is that I've been home with a weird weakness/dizziness part of this week. I'm going to work today, but still not feeling very good.
Betsy is home for spring break (YAY!) and Paul has regained strength and humor, once they figured out it's migraines that have been making him feel so poorly.
Oh, and David has a new motorcycle. :)
And it's been rainy and dark and I think this early Daylight Savings Time is a really bad idea. :(
mona
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 07:56:33 (PDT)
A distinct lack of news here! Did you hear about our snowstorm last Friday? That was exciting. Mark returned to the east coast safe and sound on Sunday, then I brought him out to Northampton (along with a new computer for Athena). The new downstairs kitchen in the Stately Stylos Manor is looking beautiful. I especially like the cardboard island...which is also quite functional! I hope to be given the task of making tiles for the backsplash. I am looking forward to many deicious meals in the new kitchen. What else...I hear Anne has a new job, but she (or Scott) will have to share that news...and Athena will have to share hers. Happy First day of Spring to everyone. I DID hear birds this morning.
Paula
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 18:21:57 (PDT)
Thank you everyone for the birthday greetings !!!!!!!!!
Vanessa
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 18:12:05 (PDT)
Me too!!!
Happy Belated Birthday ((((Vanessa)))))!!!
I'm sorry I was so busy yesterday...but I too was thinking of you, and I see even the weather wanted you to have a wonderful day!
mona
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 10:46:01 (PDT)
We hope you had a great birthday Vanessa!
pam and cameron
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 04:55:45 (PDT)
Vanessa! You are probably out celebrating your special day right now, but when you get around to reading this, know that you were on my mind today and that I wish you all good things for the coming year. I'm looking forward to seeing you in a couple of months.
Grandmother Ramona
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 16:40:45 (PDT)
I just need to say what a wonderful person you are and I hope your birthday is just as woderful. Signed your very own adoring,admiring, and proud grandfather.
Paul
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 08:43:44 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Vanessa!!! I'm still in California but I will be there when you get home from school. I'll never see you when you are 13 again!!! I hope that this is the best year yet for you!!!
Steve
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 06:12:08 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY VERY OWN VANESSESSA! I wish you a day of laughter, cake and ice cream, spankings, candles and maybe even a present or two. You just keep getting better and better, but hopefully not taller. Remember your promise! Tell us all about it. Love from me......
Paulala
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 03:07:09 (PDT)
Hooray! The new dishwasher is all hooked up and doing its job. Thanks, Mark and Scott.
By the way, did anyone leave a cell-phone charger at our house?
Ramona
Monday, March 12, 2007 at 07:19:03 (PDT)
heh heh.
Happy Friday!!
mona
Friday, March 09, 2007 at 15:24:57 (PST)
no she was in the dj booth ... yes we did have a great time, no-one's forgotten it yet! And the freezer is full of delicious food thank you very much. I'm thinking of stories to tell ...
athenakimou
Thursday, March 08, 2007 at 13:28:59 (PST)
Hey, were you there hiding behind the mirror ball?
Paula
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 12:40:31 (PST)
OK, I'll start: there were 57 in person guests and 6 phone-ins adding up to 63, which, btw is an auspecious number, as it is also the year of Athena's birth!
There was singing and dancing and eating and much leftover food. Not sure, but I'm betting there was some spanking and candle blowing too...
mona
Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 07:22:33 (PST)
And POST STORIES!!!
mona
Monday, March 05, 2007 at 17:05:09 (PST)
TAKE PICTURES!!!
mona
Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 11:34:24 (PST)
Happy Birthday to my favorite youngest sister! I'm sorry I won't be there to join in the frolicking, but I'll be there is spirit. Sounds like the family will be well represented anyway. Have a great day! Have a great year!!!!
Steve
Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 08:26:17 (PST)
I just remembered not to forget. happy birthday theen. oh patera sou
paul
Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 06:39:11 (PST)
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO THE BABY! I will never forget your 44th Birthday. Let the frolicking begin! I love you Athena.
Paulala
Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 06:22:42 (PST)
Mark has arrived in Northampton. The dismanteling of the kitchen should start tomorrow. I guess we'll have an excuse to try out the many good restaurants in the Pioneer Valley.
Ramona
Friday, March 02, 2007 at 18:04:06 (PST)
Not to Kingston!! 2 inches of snow on the ground, and it's coming down like crazy!!!
(Athena ~ today my iPod Shuffle played me some Sarah Riviera ... be sure to give her a big thumbs up from me. Or a hug, if you must. :))
mona
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 20:13:38 (PST)
Betsy! So good to see you here. Glad to hear all is well. My good news is: SPRING IS COMING!
Paula
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 16:06:56 (PST)
Hello Betsy, I'm glad to know you're working hard and not complaining about it. We're just trying to stay warm and out of trouble. (The latter part is easier than the former.) We're looking forward (sorta) to getting our kitchen dismantled and then re-manteled. (Is there such a word?)No more big family dinners until there is a dishwasher in place. It was good to see your message on the board. The rest of us seem to get too lazy (or...?) sometimes. We need you young people to keep the chatter flowing. Keep smiling.
The Grandmother
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 16:12:00 (PST)
Hi Sweetie!!
mona
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 13:51:49 (PST)
just wanted to check in and say HI!
college is going great, i have a lot of work (as expected) but hey- thats what we're paying for, right?
hope everyone else is doing well-
love,
Betsy
Monday, February 26, 2007 at 20:44:15 (PST)
So, I have this music player that grabs random tracks from my music library and plays them, and right now it's playing the main theme from Triplets of Belleville! What a happy surprise - especially the three sisters giggling (cackling) at the end! Thanks for sharing with me Paula!
Happy weekend everybody out there in Stylos Land!
mona
Friday, February 23, 2007 at 17:04:57 (PST)
Well, I am the only one left in Mexico. Mark and Ana and Vanessa managed to catch an earlier flight and will arrive in Seattle tonight. I'll be spending the night in LA and arriving tomorrow morning. It's been a great trip, I'm sorry to leave. Now back to the chilly gray skies of happy Seattle.
Steve
Friday, February 23, 2007 at 16:06:56 (PST)
Hey Mom, the package with the copies of letters arrived today - thanks so much!
Work is going great, though it's a huge learning curve, as I expected. It feels good to be on this side of the test/development divide, I'll tell you! And now I get the pleasure of weekends again!!
Paula, I had the craziest dream about you last night! We were driving from Boston to Columbus and back...god only knows why!! It was fun.
mona
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 19:28:53 (PST)
Yay i am very happy that it works now !!!
=]
good luck making some good juice !!!!
I am in Mexico right now and I am writting from my new laptop !!!
Vanessa
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 08:39:47 (PST)
He IS a poet!
Paula
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 06:41:42 (PST)
What a lovely message, Dad! I think you should have been a poet...
mona
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 20:06:43 (PST)
It all started last christmas when Steve rescued a juicer from Jim Boudreau's estate and gave it to Vanessa who brought it on the airplane to give to me as a christmas present. When we opened the box we found that the stand was broken as a result of inspection. I remember Vanessa sadly expressed her sorrow. It was a good christmas anyway. However recently Ramona contacted the manufacturer who asked her to send a picture of the juicer. Scott took the picture and Ramona sent it to the manufacturer. A week later the new juicer arrived and yesterday we had grapefruit juice which was great and pulpless. The grapefruit was a little too big to fit on the cone of the juicer and we decided it would work better with oranges. Then unbeknownst to each other Ramona and I both made a trip to Atkins farm and bought oranges. The strange thing is there four or five different kinds of oranges and we both bought the same kind. Well this morning I squeezed some orange juice and I am here to tell you it was spectucular. And now I will always tnink of Vaneesa and be ever grateful every time I drink the nectar of the oranges. P.S.
paul
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 06:56:36 (PST)
Greetings from Puerto Vallarta. Mark and the girls arrived safely from Seattle and Mark Wight is safely in Chicago. It's been a great trip so far, and we look forward to the rest of the week. The weather has been great, but the company and the accomodations have been spectacular. Hope all is well. And yes, winter is half over. It sure feels like it here.
Steve
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 22:44:39 (PST)
Congratulations and good luck, Mona. How exciting; a new adventure, and money too! Hope it turns out to be a wonderful job. Happy "more than half-way through winter" to us all!
Paula
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 04:09:01 (PST)
I wish you all kinds of luck, Mona. I'm sure you'll meet the challenge and do just fine. Best wishes, too, to you lucky ones in Mexico. I hope it's a wonderful week. Mom
Ramona
Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 19:25:43 (PST)
Well my news is I'll be starting work again next week. This time I won't be testing, but will be producing code. Big step up for me, but kind of scary, so wish me luck!!
mona
Friday, February 16, 2007 at 17:13:12 (PST)
Greetings from Puerto Vallarta! I don't know which is warmer the weather of the Mexican people. This is truly a wonderful place. Looking forward to receiving Ana, Mark and Vanessa this weekend! I hope all is well for all....
Steve
Friday, February 16, 2007 at 15:00:35 (PST)
HAPPY BELATED VALENTINE'S DAY!
Paula
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 02:53:04 (PST)
(and boy, I wish I had the power to edit my previous message for grammar/spelling/content....but you all know what I mean!!!)
mona
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 21:39:55 (PST)
Awwwwwwwwwww.
Hope wonderful to read all these messages of love....and we return it all!! Pam - yes! it was great to have some time to spend with you too. We look forward to more of the same... and uh oh, David's lookng at a new bike...
I've got lots of work leads pulling me in all sorts of directions at the moment, but in any case, I hope to get to do more of my mini-sabaticals to Northampton in the future, that was a tremendously important thing for me ...
Hope you all stay warm and dry in the upcoming weather - we here in Kingston are looking at the first lawn mowing of the year (sigh) ... Love to you all, and I'm sorry we deprived you of a wedding 25 years ago, but we'll make it up to you yet!!!!
mona
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 21:38:20 (PST)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MONA AND DAVE!!!!
I hope you enjoy your day ! Mona, it was great to reconnect with you during your visit...It would be cool to have a visit over in Seattle as well. But you have to tell Dave that now I am 30 and a mother as well, motorcycle rides are way too reckless for me. Ha-Ha Just kidding! Have a great rest of the day you two!
Pam
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 20:27:29 (PST)
Congratulations and good wishes from me, too. You two have created a great family. We raise a glass to you and wish you many more happy years together.
Ma and Ma-in-la
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 17:33:31 (PST)
Yeah! Me too! Happy Day of Love to Mona and David. Bet you wish you were here waiting for 2 feet of snow. Hope you are doing something equally exciting on this day of days.
Paula
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 13:32:33 (PST)
Happy Anniversary, Mona and David! May the next 25 be even better!!! Getting ready for a snowstorm, Scott? Brrr...... I'm getting ready for 82 degree weather. Of course Mark thinks it would be better if it was 90. We'll keep everyone posted...§
Steve
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 11:13:16 (PST)
Looks like I get to be the first to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Mona and Dave. Silver, if I'm not mistaken. Whooo hooo! Good work kids! Party on!
Wish I was out there to help celebrate, but instead I'm here waiting for the snowstorm to hit.
Scott
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 08:34:32 (PST)
So, it seems as if everyone is safe and sound at home. I just got back from a mini one night vacation in Boston with Melinda. We had lots of fun cooking, shopping, watching a great DVD, and weatherproofing her bedroom. I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful sunny weather as much as I am. Wish I was going to Mexico with the Seattle Boys...have an amazing time, and tell us all about it.
Paula
Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 11:43:55 (PST)
Well, I'm at the airport waiting to board the flight to Seattle. That was the longest 3 and an half day trip I ever remember having. Both NY and SF were fun and I had a delicious dinner with Sophie. She is working hard and seems to be enjoying what she is doing. Me, I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend in Seattle. I have to rest up for my vacation - I'm off to Mexico for 10 days on Wednesday. I hope everyone is well and I hope that it is warmer in Massachusetts than it was in NYC. Hang in there - Spring is on the Way!!!!
Steve
Friday, February 09, 2007 at 17:52:26 (PST)
I am back in Northampton and I'm working on develping a more positive attitude toward cold weather. I had a wonderful 2 weeks in Arizona with Pat and Ken. The flight home was uneventful (as we like them to be) and I was met by Paul and Jess. Now to get on with the unpacking, and getting caught up with stuff.
Steve, I hope you're enjoying your travel and events this week. Give our best to Sophie.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at 05:21:19 (PST)
Things have been back to normal here in Bellevue. The mild weather is back, and brought the rain with it. Ana and Vanessa have started a new semester in school and seem to be working hard. Mark is busy remodeling and taking care of business. I'm on my way to another week of travel (NY and San Francisco). I'll be having dinner with Sophie in San Francisco on Thursday night. Then next week we are off to Mexico for mid-winter break. We are all ready for a break from the weather and the grind. We hope you had a nice time in Arizona, Mom! You should be ready to start packing up for your trip home if my inner clock is still working....
Steve
Monday, February 05, 2007 at 07:09:15 (PST)
Sounds like fun!!!
David's finishing Round 3 of his short order breakfast cook duties. Paul works later this afternoon and Betsy will be heading back to school, and Miranda will be watching the Big Game with her in-laws, but for now they're all here! Must say, I love days like this.
A Prairie Home Companion is having their annual joke show!! I catch myself laughing out loud more than is seemly. I'm set to take over the second shift of all day food preparation (and consumption) and intermittant commercial and football watching.
We are now closer to the start of Spring than the start of Winter and the days gain in sunlight. Good thing.
If you're hungry and in the neighborhood stop by!!
mona
Sunday, February 04, 2007 at 10:39:05 (PST)
What a lovely weekend here in Northampton. Melinda and I came in on Saturday at noon. We had a great lunch with Jessamyn and Ben, and then hung out in town. Visited Athena at the theater, then had a wonderful spaghetti dinner, cooked by Dad. Jessamyn, Melinda and I had a pajama party with Dad which was great fun. This morning I dropped Melinda off at the bus station, and then back to Jessamyn's for a delicious brunch with Scott, Dad, Joe, Melissa, Ben, Jess and me. Poor Athena, who dreamed up this brunch plan, is home sick in bed. Now Melissa and Jessamyn are off to the famous a cappella sing off (they will have to give you the details). Great time, great family.
Paula
Sunday, February 04, 2007 at 10:18:59 (PST)
and i can see my shadaow!
athena
Friday, February 02, 2007 at 09:39:26 (PST)
i'm on top! top top top!
athena
Friday, February 02, 2007 at 09:20:40 (PST)
yay cold! I'd hate for my heavy investment in cashmere to go to waste ... hope everyone is tucked in warmly somewhere ... my news is that as of today i am taking calculus two (taught by someone i took math from nineteen years ago (!)) and "the home as a work of art" (an art history course taught by valija). here's wishing myself good luck on my newest semester at smith! Hope everyone's year is off to a good start. Hi dad! sorry i missed the baby backs! And yes it is good that the weather challenges us all. You're out in it somewhere i know because i'm at your house and you're not here. Hi mom! Eat a grapefriut for me!
athena
Monday, January 29, 2007 at 13:06:25 (PST)
not long ago we were all saying how warm the weather was. Now the chorus is that it is too cold. Isin't good that nature challenges us all. PS
paul
Friday, January 26, 2007 at 09:41:05 (PST)
All is well here in Minnesota, except that it is way too cold. It's been a grueling week, but it is almost over. I'll be back in Seattle tomorrow night. I'll fill you all in when it is over....
Steve
Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 17:02:41 (PST)
Let's see: Mark and Mona in Seattle, Mom in Arizona, Steve in Minnesota, Dad, Scott and Athena in Northampton, me here in Acton...one of us is in a warm place and eating fruit. What is wrong with the rest of us? Hope all is well, Steve. Oh, and yes, Jessamyn's luggage found it's way home shortly after she did.
Paula
Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 14:53:06 (PST)
Glad all is well.
Thinking of you (((Steve))) and hoping they're finding the optimum results in the battery of tests. The Northwest misses you. :)
mona
Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 11:45:52 (PST)
Yes, I'm enjoying being in Arizona with Pat and Ken. The flight was uneventful and MY luggage arrived with me. Peoria (where we are) is recovering from the cold snap that damaged a lot of the vegetation. People had to pick oranges and grapefruit off the trees ahead of the drop in temperature, so now we're helping to eat it all up. Love to all.
Ramona
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 19:34:53 (PST)
Welcome home Jess! Did your luggage catch up with you yet?
Hello to Mom out west! Hope you're having fun.
Scott
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 14:12:51 (PST)
Jessamyn has returned safely home from Florida. Alas, her luggage has not.
Paula
Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 21:25:41 (PST)
just saying hi to giota in ioannina from your goat.thinking of you always.all my love.xxxxxxxx
stuart,swansea
Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 16:38:04 (PST)
And I am safely in Chicago for the weekend and then off to Minnesota for all of next week. It's cold here!
Steve
Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 14:50:42 (PST)
I too am home and about to fall into my bed -- will post more in the (real) morning. Thanks to all who made it such a great trip for me!!!
mona
Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 00:40:19 (PST)
Safe and Sound in Seattle!
Mark
Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 23:10:55 (PST)
It's feeling a little weird here. Last night we were surrounded by most of our kids and some of our grandchildren. Tonight they have all gone their separate ways and it's just the 2 or us (again).
It has been very cold here, inside as well as outside. Today the furnace man came and tweaked the furnace and sure enough, the temperature is going up.
In five days I will be leaving for Arizona to spend 2 weeks with Pat and Ken. Maybe the snow will have come and gone by the time I get back. Even if it's still around, we can start looking forward to spring.
I'm trying not to complain (I really am). I know this has been a very mild winter so far, by New England standards. It's just that I love the warm sunshine!
Mark, sorry you had to spend more time in Newark than you wanted to. I think you'll be happy to get back to the comforts of Bellevue. And Vanessa will be happy to see her Papa.
Mona, bon voyage. Has it really been 2 weeks a'ready? We were happy to have you here, and I'm sure your family will be happy to have you back.
Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 17:00:27 (PST)
And welcome to Mark, who is in the airplane, headed back to Seattle. He's not on a flight that left quite as early as he had hoped, but he will be here before bedtime.
And just in time for the snow that has been on the ground since Mona left to have melted. This has been the most extreme weather season in the 30 years that I have been here. An inconvenient truth, to be sure.
I hope that everyone is enjoying the New Year. It's been a nice one in Seattle. §
Steve
Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 15:42:54 (PST)
Welcome home, Mom! Welcome back, Mark. Bon voyage, Jessamyn. How is the vacation going, Mona. So much to keep track of, and so little information getting posted here. What is up with that?
Paula
Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 16:57:24 (PST)
I will be heading back to the chilly northeast tomorrow. I have had a lovely vacation as I always do with Jill. It will be hard to leave the summer-like weather behind, as well as all the flowers and tropical vegetation. I am grateful for the cell phones that make it possible to keep up with everything and everybody from wherever I may be.
I'm looking forward to seeing Mark and Mona, as well as The Lord of the Manor. (4:12, USAir.)
Ramona
Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 16:51:23 (PST)
Hey! What happened? It is cooooooooooooold.
Paulala
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 03:03:53 (PST)
For the record: I am not in my sixties! But I am here at Paula's, and happy to be so - Athena is set to show up in a few minutes. I had a very good, fast, easy flight (after an initial scare: my original flight was delayed 6 hours, but they got me out on another airlines). And dad was there to meet me, as promised. We took the scenic route to Paula's, I got a grand tour of the new deck and a whirlpool bath!! (thanks Jess!)
Anyway ... where the heck is the SNOW?!?!
mona
Friday, January 05, 2007 at 18:57:43 (PST)
Good for you Mom. I hate to tell you, but it has been in the 60's here today, and will be tomorrow too! And so is Mona.
Paula
Friday, January 05, 2007 at 17:45:33 (PST)
I am enjoying the tropical weather of Tequesta,
Florida and the good company of Jill and Don. Right now I am wondering whether Mona is landing in Boston. It's about that time.
Take care of things for me, Mona. I'll be home in a week.
Ramona
Friday, January 05, 2007 at 15:50:55 (PST)
This morning I got calls from three beautiful women ... my daughters. patera sas
paul
Friday, January 05, 2007 at 08:42:04 (PST)
I, of course, am madly last-minute packing!
Paul became a licensed driver today (thanks Steve!!), and we are all ready to enter the next phase: Betsy back to Olympia for her 2nd quarter, Paul able to drive himself to school and his job and me for a "just to visit" visit to Massachusetts...see you soon Dad!
mona
Thursday, January 04, 2007 at 20:24:01 (PST)
I woke up this morning the only one in this big house. It made me realize how much you need poeple around you. Thank god they will soon be here. panagoitis
paul
Thursday, January 04, 2007 at 09:21:19 (PST)
Greetings for a very Happy New Year to all of my friends and family. Things have settled down to a dull roar here, with the girls going back to school in the morning and me going back to work. The weather here for the year seems like last year - rainy and windy. At least the days seem to be getting a bit longer. Six and a half more weeks and we will be headed south of the border. It's looking more and more enticing!!! Thanks to all for being there for me! §
Steve
Tuesday, January 02, 2007 at 21:19:24 (PST)
Happy 2007 to you too, Jeromeo. While I am at it, Happy New Year to this wild and wacky family, may all our dreams come true.
Paulala
Monday, January 01, 2007 at 06:29:25 (PST)
Happy New Year Everybody !!!!!!!
.:!--- 2007 ---!:.
Jeromeo
Monday, January 01, 2007 at 04:59:17 (PST)
We are proud over here, as well! Now get some much needed rest!
Mark
Monday, January 01, 2007 at 01:26:32 (PST)
We are proud to announce that Vanessa has arrived safe and sound, if not a bit tired. Mark and Sophie, we have been trying to call you but get weird messages on the phone. Since they are in French, you will have to ask Vanessa what they mean. We are happy to have Vanessa back. Two more days until we go back to school and work!!! §
Steve & Vanessa
Monday, January 01, 2007 at 01:22:04 (PST)