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Same to you Paula and to all reading this!! ... happy Old Year for another 25 minutes!
mona
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 23:35:26 (PST)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! My wishes to all for a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. I love you all.
Paulala
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 20:02:44 (PST)

Thanks for the belated birthday wishes Steve, and Paula (and belated thanks to Paula for the Christmas and birthday gifts), and Mona (it was Saturday)! Even bigger thanks to the entire Stylos clan for making me feel like one of the family, that's a pretty special gift. That and the marble cake with chocolate frosting! Thanks Ramona!!!!!
Extra special thanks to that Scott guy for, oh gosh, everything!!!!!!!
Anne
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 18:32:01 (PST)

Me too! (is today your birthday??)
mona
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 18:17:01 (PST)

Me too, Anne! Happy, Happy! It is wonderful to have you in our family. You bring us lots of laughter and good cheer. Hope to see you soon for family dinner.
Paula
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11:27:53 (PST)

And a Happy belated Birthday to Anne! I know it is not really late, since most of us were there to wish you the happiest live and in person, but it is nice to have you as part of our family, so I thought I would say it again.

And my sympathies to those of us who return to work tomorrow. At least it is a short week.
Steve
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 20:05:19 (PST)

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
mona
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 19:59:26 (PST)

Καλά Χριστούγεννα! And no fighting over the wishbone!
mark mclaughlin
Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 11:24:23 (PST)

Merry Christmas to all !
Vanessa
Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 09:58:03 (PST)

My, things have changed. I woke up at 9:30 thinking that I had missed all of the 'festivities' only to find that I was the first one awake (other than Mom of course). Had a very nice dinner courtesy of Pam, Kerry and Cameron last night. The rain has been doing its best to prevent Massachusetts from having a White Christmas, but is failing. It's partly sunny, mild and still plenty of the white stuff around. We'll be having dinner in Northampton tonight with assorted and sundry Stylii and their peeps. It's been a nice trip so far. Starting by getting out of Seattle just in the nick of time and spending a night in Las Vegas, thanks to getting voluntarily bumped by Alaska Airlines. Ana and I will be here until New Year's Eve, then heading back to Seattle. Mark arrives tomorrow from France, and will be here until he goes to Seattle. I hope everyone has a very nice Christmas and holiday season.
Steve
Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 07:22:50 (PST)

Let the Festivities begin!

Merry Christmas to all!
Mark
Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 00:29:45 (PST)

I wish I felt I was closer, Mom. Hope you all are doing well.
mona
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 11:33:11 (PST)

It happened again: I was not finished with my message but it was in a hurry to go, so off it went. When will I learn not to touch TAB when I'm writing on this message board! What I wanted to add is: Steve and Ana finally arrived, after a 2-day trip from Seattle. I thought they'd be tired and just want to sit by the fire but now they're off to do some Santa-shopping. I can't seem to get much support in my "Let's not do much shopping this year" attitude. Oh well, just as long as they'll join me in singing some carols on Christmas Eve and other such non-commercial activities. Ana and I have plans to make a gingerbread house, once the shopping is done. Happy holidays to all.
Ramona
Monday, December 22, 2008 at 12:46:53 (PST)

Mona, it makes it feel like you're closer, somehow, since we, also, have a foot and a half of snow. BUT the snow plows are on top of things qaround here, and Scott does a mean job with the snow-blower. Thre's a path all the way around the house, and, of course, out to the road.

Ramona
Monday, December 22, 2008 at 12:38:46 (PST)

Well here in Kingston we are totally snowbound: it's been snowing off and on for over a week - there'a bout a foot and a half covering everything, with a layer of ice beneath it all. Roads are utterly impassable and the trees are terribly burdened. Paul and Betsy did make it home last Friday, through an act of daring and courage.

We have wood and food to last the duration (hopefully), and I can do my work from home.

The scenery out the window is just incredible, if somewhat blinding. Snow plows won't make it to our neighborhood for days, I'm afraid.

Santa mom has not done a like of shopping, and it appears that that is the way it shall say. Ho ho ho!
mona
Monday, December 22, 2008 at 08:05:55 (PST)

And now we are all safely here in Acton. What a drive! Welcome to Steve and Ana.
Paula
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 15:19:40 (PST)

No Steve or Ana yet. Dad and I will be heading out into the blizzard shortly to pick them up at Logan. Stay tuned!
Paula
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:26:35 (PST)

well Jerome you would like it here. The snow has accumulated up to twelve inches some places and made interesting patterns. I wll try to save it for you. PS
grandfather
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 08:37:16 (PST)

Did Steve and Ana arrive safe and sound?
mona
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 08:02:35 (PST)

Another birthday come and gone. I was able to get out of work a little early, and came home and had dinner with the folks and watched the snow fall and the Celtics win (Whoohooo!). Now it's time to clear that snow and get ready for Steve and Ana (Whoohooo!)
Lord Scottrick
Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 04:41:50 (PST)

Happy birthday ((((Scott))))
...Lord of the Manor! Many happy returns of the day - love you much!
mona
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 20:58:19 (PST)

Well, you be the last for birthday wishes, Mona, and I'll be the first (?) to wish the whole wonderful Stylos family a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of happy times!
Janet Colson
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 16:25:57 (PST)

sez you.
mona
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 15:28:27 (PST)

And I get to be the last to wish everyone a Happy Saint Scottricks Day! Way to go Scott!
Mark
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 13:02:54 (PST)

Happy Birthday to the lord of the Manor, and the master of my heart. Love you sweetie.
Anne
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 12:48:18 (PST)

Hope you have Happy Birthdays uncles!

I wish you could both send all of your snow to the south of France, we never have any :( !
Jerome
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:05:33 (PST)

Happy birthday, bro'. I was going to call you late last night, but I guess we have both had too many birthdays for that. It gets harder and harder to stay up until 9:00 and you probably wouldn't have heard the phone anyway. :). Looking forward to seeing you in a few days. Uh, tomorrow. Have a great day...
Steve
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 07:34:30 (PST)

Well lucky us. We have two styloses on succesive day. But hasent it always been so for the last 54 years ? And so, it is your turn Scott. Make it a good one. Have a happy birthday. P.S.
dad
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 06:34:44 (PST)

Another day, another snow storm, and another brother's birthday. Happy Birthday Scottie! Looks as if you will spend your birthday at Steve did, shoveling snow. Have a great day anyway. Kick up your heels! Love from your big sister
Paulala
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 03:27:48 (PST)

Thanks everyone for the kind birthday wishes! I spent it doing something I have not done in 30 years - shoveling the driveway. We had 7.5 inches on our deck and that much on most of the driveway, at least the portion not under a tree. Ana's 17 day vacation turned into a 20 day vacation. It's been in the 20's here, so hopefully we will be prepared for Boston! Can't wait to see everyone!
Steve
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 21:24:41 (PST)

Happy Birthday Steve!!!!!!
And how nice of you to give us a present by coming East!! Looking forward to seeing you and celebrating multiple December birthdays!!
Anne
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 17:14:18 (PST)

Happy birthday Steve! I hope you made it out of town before this disastrous weather hit!! Much snow, wind, cold temps and my poor babies stuck in Olympia -- school is done but they can't get home!
mona
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 15:12:44 (PST)

Hip hip hooray and Happy Birthday to Steve-0!!! How far you've come in the past year! It makes me very happy to see! Keep on, big bro! Looking forward to seeing you in a few days.
Scott
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 08:29:37 (PST)

Steve, I'm on board, too, with good wishes and anticipation. Extend your birthday for yet another day so you and Scott can celebrate together for a change. It looks like you may get here between snow storms. Well, we have a warm house.
Mom
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 06:39:48 (PST)

Well steve we get older and wiser. If we live long enough we may learn to say Happy Birthday with out it sounding routine.But until that day have a happy birthday. PS
dad
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 05:42:45 (PST)

Hey Stevie! Happy Three-Day-Birthday! If anyone deserves it, it is you. Now if you can just extend it a few more day, I can give you your birthday spankings in person! Have a great birthday today. (I have ordered a snow storm for tomorrow for the festivities.) Can't wait to see you.
Love from your sister....
Paula June
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 05:42:15 (PST)

Let me be the first to wish a Happy Birthday to Big Brother Steve!

Many Happy Returns, and see you soon!
Mark
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 04:53:15 (PST)

Well thank you, Mona. Hard to believe that it has been a year. Since my transplant started on the 16th and ended on the 17th, I guess I now have a three-day birthday. Thanks again to all of you for all of your support and positive thoughts during it all. You probably remember it better than I do! §
Steve
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 19:00:08 (PST)

Happy re-birthday to Steve!!! What an amazing job you've done with your recovery.
mona
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 08:03:01 (PST)

Hi Ramona and Paul....
gee, all the action up there ........snow, sleet brrrrr....while we bask in the warmth of a 66 F. day here on the coast. Hey Ramona, give me a call. I have lost your phone number (old age no doubt;)) I have beeb wanting to call u guys to see if there was any way we could help you through the storm...or at least the TV showa all kinds of drastic pix and says everyone is without electricity in breathtaking cold wx...(well it should kill the flies and bugs;)))
Our love to you guys and all of yours.....and Merry Christmas

Albert
Albert Sharpton
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 11:37:38 (PST)

Sounds like a quite a fun adventure, Paula! Sorry about the plant casualties, though.

We got hit with snow and cold temps last night and this morning it's just gorgeous out! Birds at the feeder, fire in the stove. I finished school on Friday in the middle of a wind incident - lowest recorded barometric pressure in a long long time occured right in the middle of my final. It was quite a challenging day, but now it's done.
mona
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 07:54:19 (PST)

Oh, and Mom, somethng about spiders? Here is my riddle: which is not an example of a synecdoche:
"The world treated him badly"
"All hands on deck"
"Many mouths to feed"
"The cat's meow"
Again, no fair looking it up!
Paula
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 14:17:42 (PST)

What an ice storm! We spent the day without power, and very much enjoyed our gas fireplace which kept us warm. Not to mention our new gas stove so that we could cook! We lost lots of branches, and perhaps our big forsythia bush, lilacs, a mountain laurel, japanese maple and our mailbox. We won't really know the extent until we find a way to move all the huge fallen limbs. All night long we kept hearing creaking of the bending limbs, and crashing as they hit the ground. They did call off my work (no power at work or at the homes of any employees!), so that was fun. And then, Melinda took me to see the Celtics clobber the New Orleans Hornets at the Garden! That was great! (Sorry, Mark M, but I surely enjoyed it). That is the news from here.
Paula
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 14:07:51 (PST)

Everybody OK back there in the frozen northeast??
mona
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 20:09:21 (PST)

So it would be better if I told you I'm pregnant?!?!
mona
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 17:36:18 (PST)

All right, I'll do it myself. This is not a riddle, but more of a trivia question. What is arachibutyrophobia? No fair looking it up. No prizes being offered.
Ramona
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 16:31:40 (PST)

Will somebody please have a birthday, or a baby or at least a startling idea! We need to stir up a little action here. How about a good riddle. . .
Ramona
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 13:02:51 (PST)

Thanks to everyone for the birthday messages! My day was spent by the ocean for a field trip, and unfortunately I do have a final that I must study for. I'm definitely looking eastward for grad school though! It's always a treat to see all the birthday posts everyone puts up!
Thanks again,
Betsy
Thursday, December 04, 2008 at 16:56:18 (PST)

Happy Birthday to you, Betsy. How cool that you are more than halfway done with college and already thinking about graduate schools. Sure hope we get to see you over the holidays. Have a great day and a great year!!!
Steve
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 19:43:45 (PST)

Hey Betsy, Happy my half birthday...oh and HAPPY FULL BIRTHDAY to you. I woke up thinking about you, but somehow procrastinated until I was last to post a message. Bummer. I agree with everything my wonderful siblings (and pseudo siblings) said about you...we are so lucky to have you among our ranks. Graduate school ideas...COME EAST! Love from your adoring....
Auntie Paula
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 17:38:22 (PST)

Betsy! Happy birthday!
I'm in your neck of the woods at the moment, we'll have to hang out sometime soon. I'll even buy you some birthday ice cream or something.
Joe
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 17:32:29 (PST)

Happy Birthday to Betsy!!!!!! Hope your day has been something special, just like you!
Anne
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 17:23:56 (PST)

betsy betsy betsy! happy birthday to someone who is just about the easiest person to hang out with i know! i always learn new things with you, and we laugh! hope your year is ExellEnt!
athenaunt
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 14:17:04 (PST)

No Finals? What a Birthday Present that is! Go, Bets, Go, and keep that little brother of yours out of trouble, while you are at it!
Mark
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 13:05:56 (PST)

Heh. No, it's me who has to worry about final exams. Betsy's work consists mainly of research, reading and writing and discussing. A lot harder than you might think. Today she is on her way to a field trip on the coast (La Push). Lately she's been doing research into grad schools (history major) with an eye toward teaching. Let us know if you have any thoughts or suggestions!
mona
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 11:25:14 (PST)

Happy Birthday to Betsy!! Surely you're awake by now. And going to classes presumably. Hope you have a good birthday. Good luck on your final exams (if they do have exams at that new age school of yours).
Scott
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 11:18:36 (PST)

Hey, Betsy! Wake up and enjoy your birthday. Oh, it's not yet daylight out there in Olympia, WA, but when the sun does come up, be sure to celebrate this your special day. You have cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents out here on the east coast who think of you and wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Grandmother Ramona
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 05:28:04 (PST)

Hey Paula! Scott promised me you would send me some photos of the new kitchen!!!
mona
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 08:07:21 (PST)

I am Thankful for each and every one of you. And especially for Steve's clean bill of health. And my new kitchen.
Paula
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 16:03:44 (PST)

>very clean bill of health

Wow! That is great to hear, Steve!
mona
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 07:56:14 (PST)

See, Al? All it takes to wake up the message board is a less-familiar voice. Things are fine here in Northampton, MA and with Steve's report of a clean bill of health from the Mayo, we will all have plenty to be thankful for when we sit down to turkey with Paula's family in Acton, MA. I wish for all of you, down there in Mississippi, to have a very good Thanksgiving Day also.
Ramona
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 07:56:02 (PST)

I'm not hibernating, although there were times last week when I felt that I should be. I arrived in Rocheter on Wednesday, and that night it snowed a bit and some froze on my rental car. It did not melt until this morning! Anyway, left Rochester this afternoon with a very clean bill of health, and arrived in Chicago, where I'll be peeling potatoes and waiting for Ana to arrive tomorrow evening. Looks like it will be another great Thanksgiving in Obama-town. I hope everyone out there in Stylosland has a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving! And Paula, I hope your house is done enough to have the break-in feast.
Steve
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 21:05:28 (PST)

No hibernatin' here in the Great Wet North, but it sure is dark in the mornings...

Betsy and Paul are home for the Thanksgiving break -- and still asleep, can you imagine that? I'm working on my final paper and my real work work, David is managing the feast. Frost came before I got all the peas picked, and so it goes...

Good to see you here Uncle Al - tell us what's new down your way.
mona
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:14:56 (PST)

aah hibernation sets in in new england ...
athena
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:24:45 (PST)

dang, I come around once in awhile to see what the Stylos family is up to, and here, it's been a week since anyone was here.....Wake up Ramona and tell me what is going on;) Hugs
Albert the "old" bro-in-law
albert Sharpton
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 19:59:43 (PST)

What a nice begining to the week.
paul
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 08:33:19 (PST)

A very nice day in Seattle.....First the football game with Tim, Patrick and Joe. Then a very nice dinner in Bellevue with Joe, David, Miranda, Tim, Brooke, Jillian, Patrick, Ana and me. All is right with the world again.

Hope you heel quickly and fully, Anne. And enjoy the pampering while it lasts! §
Steve
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 21:44:43 (PST)

"..What puts the ape in apricot..?Courage! Watching Oz and laughing hard and remembering Steve's heartfelt delight in Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion.
'...THO MY TAIL WILL LASH, i'LL SHOW COMPASH.."
mark mclaughlin
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 18:29:50 (PST)

It was just that useless little appendix - here and gone, just like that. I'm doing my best to lay around and be pampered, um, I mean recover. :-)
Anne
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 12:19:39 (PST)

I trust it wasn't something that was terribly needed, and I hope you're feeling top notch soon!
mona
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 18:07:25 (PST)

Thanks for the get well shout-out Paula! I'm back home and working on recovery. Just one more useless body part to throw in the junk pile!!!!!
Anne
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 16:26:49 (PST)

Well, cut off my legs, and call me Shorty!
Shorty
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 13:21:53 (PST)

Hey Anne! I hear you are now a little lighter than you were a day ago...as far as body parts go, I think you made a wise choice. (Now I bet I have the rest of you guessing!) Speedy recovery, Anne. I will be thinking of you.
Paula
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 13:14:37 (PST)

Thank you all! I had a great birthday, hope to see you all soon!!!
Miranda
Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 11:52:05 (PST)

Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes and stuff! I love you all!

anabananana
Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 10:08:45 (PST)

(((Miranda Lee)))

Happy birthday wishes to the most thoughtful person I know - see you tomorrow!

mona
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 23:02:19 (PST)

(((Anastasia)))

I thought I saw you in Factoria the other day ... could that be? I agree with the sunny disposition sentiment - you're always such great company! Hope you have the best year yet!
mona
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 16:27:29 (PST)

Well, everyone is being so poetic and verbose, so we will go with simple!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
Mark, Jerome and Vanessa
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 14:51:44 (PST)

hooray for two of our favorite scorpios! miranda i hope your school is going well and you get some great excitement from it this year, and room for your considerable talents and enthusiasm. ana i hope you continue to bring your amazing good nature into the lives of those you touch and that increased independence brings you some joy and not too much anxiety for your parents. happy new years to you both!
athena
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 14:46:46 (PST)

Well, it is a good thing that both Miranda and Ana have such sunny personalities, because November 7th is traditionally one of the rainiest days of the year in the Puget Sound. Today is no exception. Over an inch or rain yesterday and more than that expected today. But I know that both of you will find a way to find a silver lining in those clouds. You each sure brigthen up my day! Have a great year!!!! §
Steve
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 09:10:46 (PST)

Happy Birthday to those wonderful West Coast Birthday Girls. I am hoping for sunshine, sweets, presents, and adoring friends and family for you both. Lots of love from me,
Auntie Paulala
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 08:00:37 (PST)

Well I guess I missed Mark A's birthday, but let me say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ana and Miranda, 2 wonderful nieces that I don't get to see enough of!!
Uncle Scott
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 07:24:09 (PST)

And now it's time for birthday greetings in honor of two beautiful granddaughters, Ana and Miranda. (Or if we're doing it in chronological order, Miranda and Ana.)I hope there is ice cream and cake and presents, and not too much singing of "Happy Birthday to You". If school interferes with your being Queen for a Day this year, just wait until next year when November 7th comes on a Saturday and you can celebrate from morning till night.
Have a great day, both of you, and then write and tell us about it. Sending love.
Ramona
Friday, November 07, 2008 at 05:54:35 (PST)

Athena thought she would be last in the birthday chain, but I might have that distinction!

Happy a few days late birthday to Mark Allen! Pretty impressive that your loving spouse was able to get you Barack Obama as President for your birthday, I didn't realize the Stylos family had that much pull with the universe!!
Anne
Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 17:52:15 (PST)

Thank you all for your well wishes. Yes the Obama election is the best present I could possibily get--except for having such a wonderful wife, children and adoptive family.
Mark Allan
Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 15:53:15 (PST)

okay dragging in at the end of the birthday line, i wish mark allan many more happy years! it's awesome to have you as a brother in law / adopted brother, people are so jealous when they meet you ... and thanks for coming to my party!
as for the amazingness of our new president, i don't know what to say (but that won't stop me ...) i'm delighted for our country, delighted at its delight with itself, psyched for the many shifts i can already feel happening, happy for the hope we are sharing with the world right now and glad we have such a good and steady and wise and passionate man to do such an important and delicate job. viva obama! now let's get to work ...
athena
Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 05:15:57 (PST)

A victory for Mark? He is our next president? Well, we could not be in better hands!!! Happy Belated, Mark!
Mark
Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 00:06:47 (PST)

I knew that about Jim ... Ping had him sign the National Geographic from circa 1967 with a picture of Jim and RFK summitting Mt Kennedy, and I had him sign a copy of his book, for Scott a couple of years ago. A fine (and handsome, might I add) man!

I forgot to pick up a copy of the newspaper today :(
mona
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 21:20:33 (PST)

Happy Birthday, Mark! I celebrated your birthday in style, I hope you did, too. I went to the campaign staffers victory celebration in Cleveland last night and stopped by Chicago on my way home. I picked up a copy of the Chicago Tribune with a full front page photo of Obama with the caption "Our Next President". The entire front section was devoted to the election and this was not a special section, it was the actual news section.

If it took a financial meltdown to knock some sense into these American voters, all I can say is "It was worth it!".

The trip to Cleveland was a trip to remember, sharing the election with an inner city black neighborhood.

I even made it back in time to have lunch in Seattle with Jim Whitaker, the first American to stand on Everest. I didn't know that he was with RFK when he died and was a pall bearer at his funeral. He was as jazzed about yesterday's election as anyone I talked to.

All in all, a Mark's birthday to remember...§
Steve
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 17:22:13 (PST)

Yep. Happy Birthday to the Man of My Dreams, the Love of My Life. For your birthday I give to you...Barack Obama for President! (You are welcome).
Love from your own Paula June
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 14:36:55 (PST)

heh heh

Love ya ((((Mark))))
mona
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 12:01:23 (PST)

If I'm not mistaken there's somebody in this family who is celebrationg (no, make that ignoring) their birthday today. This anonymous person--you know who you are--would probably prefer to forget the whole business, but I'm sending good wishes anyhow. Do with them what you will. . .
Ramona
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 11:40:04 (PST)

...and the world can finally exhale.
mona
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 21:19:25 (PST)

Thanks for the Birthday wishes everyone! I woke up this Morning under 6 inches of snow in Yellowstone and then spent most of the day driving to Boulder CO. I'm heading to Yelm, Washington on Wednesday. So hopefully I'll see some of you west coast Styloses soon.

Joe
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 22:19:43 (PST)

Happy Birthday to Travelin' Joe, wherever he may be! I'm looking forward to more great pictures from your latest adventure, can't wait to see the next installments of "I Slept Here."
Anne
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 20:15:38 (PST)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY! (That is me trying to yell loud enough so you can hear). It is wonderful to have such a well traveled nephew, and especially one who takes pictures! Enjoy it all, and come back and tell us all about it.
Paula
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 18:42:10 (PST)

Happy Birthday to my cousin Joe!!
Miranda
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 18:25:05 (PST)

I remember Jerry's political pin collection - can see it in my mind's eye so clearly.

I canvased for McGovern. :)

You didn't work on Senator Brooke's campaign Steve?
mona
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 15:49:59 (PST)

Hey Denali Joe (not to be confused with Joe the Plumber or six-pack Joe) if you are anywhere near a computer you will know that there are a bunch of us wishing you well and a Happy Birthday. We miss you around here, especially on Wednesday nights when we depend on you to mash (and eat) the potatoes. The West's gain is our loss.
And Steve, what an exciting life you are leading. Can't wait to talk about you about Mexico, and Ohio at election time. Keep 'em honest!
Ramona
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 14:43:57 (PST)

That a boy, Joe! We want more pictures!
Mark
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 12:51:12 (PST)

Happy Birthday to Denali Joe! Looking forward to seeing you in Washington in the near future.

I'm back from the 95 degree heat of Mexico into the cool rain of Cleveland. Mexico was, always, a ton of fun. The election energy here is off the charts. I have been in training all day with about 250 other lawyers. We will be added to the 1200 that have already been trained in Ohio alone. People don't beleive when I tell them that the last election I was involved with was when Jerry and I handed out Kennedy buttons and bumper stickers in 1960. It will be a long day for me tomorrow. Being at the polling place by 6:00 a.m. until closing, whenever that is. Then watching the returns all night only to be at the airport by 4:30 a.m. to make a flight that will get me to my 12:00 meeting in Seattle. Wouldn't miss it, though. Don't forget to vote, everyone!!!
Steve
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 12:49:44 (PST)

Denali Joe is finishing his stay in Yellowstone and is on his way to Boulder, and then on to Washington in a few days. Here's 23 virtual spanks for the birthday boy. Happy trails!
Scott
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 08:34:24 (PST)

Well, lucky me! I got to see her over the dinner table last night!

Happy Birthday to Joe!! Can't wait to see what you take on this year...hope you have a great birthday, young man!
mona
Monday, November 03, 2008 at 07:26:38 (PST)

I loged on to the page and what did I see. Why it was Miranda staring at me... WOW
paul
Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 10:17:33 (PDT)

Add my good wishes to those below. I wish for you whatever you wish for yourself. Happy Birthday!
Ramona
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 14:28:59 (PDT)

and happy birthday from me sophie, last of the siblings but high in enthusiasm!

i hope this is a year i get to see you ... my continent, or yours?
athena
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 14:19:24 (PDT)

A Happy Birthday from me too. I hope you enjoyed a day of rest, relaxation and peace...what am I talking about? You have teenagers in the house! Change that to I hope you had a day of celebration and happiness!
Paulala
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 12:41:25 (PDT)

(trying not to giggle at Steve's typo...)

Happy birthday to you ((((Sophie)))!

Thanks for being such a great mom to Vanessa and Jerome! I hope this year brings you much happiness!
mona
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 12:30:58 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Sophie! It's mice to have you in our family. Hope you have a great day and a great year! Turn the tides, and give your birthday spankings to Mark, Vanessa and Jerome!
Steve
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 07:58:38 (PDT)

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sophie in France!! I hope those 2 teenagers of yours treat you real special, at least for a day!
Scott
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 06:02:52 (PDT)

Happy Birtday Sophie!! Hope this year is the best yet!
Mark
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 05:57:04 (PDT)

And I am at the Phoenix airport, about to board a flight to Mexico for a few days before heading to Ohio for the election. I'm not used to all this air-conditioning. I hope all is well for all!
Steve
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 08:08:23 (PDT)

I am back in the Pioneer Valley after a real good week in Brevard. I got out just in time: it was snowing when I left, although we had had good weather before that. We drove up on the Blue Ridge Parkway on sunday to see the NC foliage at its peak. As always, it's good to be back home.
Ramona
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 08:00:54 (PDT)

Things in NC are fine. We are headed downtown for the Transylvania Halloween celebration and to go to O.P. Taylor's (the toy store) for a new game. The sun is out after a day of much-needed rain. The white squirrels are still multiplying. Wish I could bring a couple home with me.
Ramona
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:43:35 (PDT)

So how are things in North Carolina, Mom?
mona
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 08:37:45 (PDT)

I'm reporting from Brevard, NC, where I
am visiting Jill and other good friends. I haven't seen any white squirrels yet, but I'm sure I will soon. The sun is bright here today. The leaves are not near as colorful as they are in New England. Maybe it's too early. It's good to be here.
Last week with Pat and Ken was great.
I'll be back home on the 28th.
Ramona
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 09:23:16 (PDT)

Stevie - I have nothing but gratitude for the Mayo and the entire state of Minnesota. Hope all is well.
Love from your biggest little sister...
Paula
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 18:08:26 (PDT)

Hello and Howdy to the Clan,
Ken and I are having a wonderful New England autumn complete with fireworks leaves and blue skies. What fun to be in on all the festivities: Ramona launching out onto her 81st year, of which I have shared 69...more or less, and Athena becoming Happy Hannah Householder... Playing Imaginiff and Apples to Apples, getting to know Cameron, Jess and Melinda. I love you all. Aunt Pat
Aunt Pat
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 16:14:19 (PDT)

Hope you're doing well, Steve.

Happy birthday, Jerry!

HOUSIE!! Welcome to the Family!!
mona
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 15:45:29 (PDT)

Happy House Day to Athenakimou! Are you sure it is not 58 Jerry Street? Happy Birthday to Jerry and to Micky Mantle. Jerry was always proud to share his day with the Mickster. Damn Yankees. Or is that Damn Rays! I'm in Minnesota for a few days. Lots of memories in this place now, most of them involving all of those who came to see me here. Thanks to all of you!
Steve
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 10:53:37 (PDT)

happy birthday big brother! i'm buying us a house! 57 jerry street! you're always welcome at our hearths and in our hearts ...
jerry's littlest sister
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 05:58:55 (PDT)

And Happy House Day to my little sister.
Paula
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 05:29:37 (PDT)

And here as well. Happy Birthday, big brother.
Paula
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 05:28:42 (PDT)

And here!
Mom
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 04:02:29 (PDT)

10-20-50. Still thinking of you here, Jerry.
Mark
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 03:10:58 (PDT)

Still shaking over here. Tough to stay up all night watching these ball games ... but here is wishing the Home Nine another 5 wins!

Happy Birthday to Daniel!
Mark
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 12:57:36 (PDT)

happy day after, mom! looking forward to making you lemon meringue pie!
athena-come-lately
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 14:27:10 (PDT)

Ooops! That'll teach me to count the "come back kids" out before it's all over. There are times (rare ones) when you're happy to be wrong!
Ramona
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 05:03:06 (PDT)

Dewey Wins!
The Times
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 21:21:37 (PDT)

I'm glad you had a (well deserved) great day - but bite your tongue about the Red Sox!!!
mona
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 20:45:20 (PDT)

Thank you, thank you, to all of you who sent me such loving messages. I have read them all over, several times. It has been a great day. This morining Patsy went with me to a seminar I had scheduled, in which I was to make a presentation. She was my "show and tell." Then Ken joined us for lunch at Paul and Elizabeth's (restaurant). Later in the day we drove up to New Hampshire where Conor, Pat and Rex's grandson (he is also my great nephew) is now living. We all, and Conor's sweetie drove to Keene for a delicious Thai dinner, then it was home again. Paul watched the Red Sox get eliminated from the play-offs while Pat, Ken and I watched McCain, Obama and Bill Maher make light of a serious situation. There were flowers delivered to my door (thanks, Jill and Don) and cards and calls and oodles of good wishes. Not a bad way to wind up 80 years on this roller-coaster called life. In less than an hour I'll start my 81st year, feeling rich in family and friends. Mil gracias.
La Matriarch
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 20:13:20 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to the Mother of all mothers! Well, at least three mothers (counting Athena, new Mom to Solomon...cats count, right?) Anyway, back to our Mom...thank you for all you do, have done, and continue to do. Thank you especially for 52 family dinners since your last birthday. I am looking forward to celebrating with you on Saturday. Let's see: 80 birthday spankings times 20 people equals.!!
Love from your number one daughter,
Paula June
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 14:15:09 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to the matriarch of my favorite family! Anytime I am with the Stylos clan it is so easy to see how much you are loved, and how well deserved that love is. I hope you have a fabulous day!
Anne
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 12:23:57 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Grandmother!!! I hope you had a great day and a fun time!
Jerome
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 11:05:23 (PDT)

Welcome to the new decade, Mom! I am sure that you are surrounded by many of those who love you, and we all take comfort in that. Sorry we can't all be there to help you enter this new era in, but know that we are all there in spirit. Have a great day and a great new decade!!! §
Steve
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:51:26 (PDT)

Happy Birthday grandmother !!! hope you had a fun day!!!
Vanessa
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:33:36 (PDT)

Happy Day Of Your Birth ((((Mom))))!!!

I hope Pat and Ken arrived safely and that you have some beautiful New England fall weather befitting this auspecious day! Much love from here,
mona
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:29:06 (PDT)

Hip hip hooray and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Mom! Wishing you all the joy and happiness in the world, for today and always. We sure are lucky to have you in our lives!
Scott
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 05:56:49 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to our Wonderfull Mother! I guess today is the big one, hope you can blow out all those candles!

Wishing you the best of years yet, one that was worth the wait!
Mark
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 03:28:54 (PDT)

Happy Day Before your Birthday ((((Mom)))) !!!!

Hope Family Dinner was as delicious tonight as David's baked chicken was! Things are proceeding apace here - no complaints. After all, what good would it do?

Love from the West Coast,
mona
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 17:25:14 (PDT)

I liked your mother a lot she was always very kind to me. I only knew about this through the Stylos message board. Rest in peace Sue you certainly were a beautiful kind person.
Leo P. Helmar
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 14:31:54 (PDT)

A beautiful funeral. Sue was surely well loved.

Mark is back from India, and none the worse for wear. Happy, even! Now to go find a place to spend the day and the night...this living at a work sight is losing its charm.
Paula
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 04:58:23 (PDT)

A very sad shock indeed, the passing of Sue. She was always one of the strongest, wisest and most grounded members of our family and she will be missed by many. My thoughts and grief are especially with all of the Straley's. I wish I could be there for the service, but know that I will be there is spirit.
Steve
Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:30:16 (PDT)

Hi All
This is a shock to all in our family
she never let anyone know she was sick

Mom passed away with many family and friends in the room monday night at the hospital WE LOVE AND WILL MISS HER SO MUCH
Wake Is @ Mcnamara&sparrel Funeral home IN Cohasset sat 4/8 Check out obit on there web site
MY LOVE TO ALL RICHARD GREGORY & BETH STRALEY
Richard Gregory Straley
Friday, October 10, 2008 at 08:21:46 (PDT)

Me again. Almost done with a tough week - 6AM get ups in order to get to early morning training. Yikes. Then there was the one boat out of service thing, starting Monday at 5AM...kind of a little wrench thrown in my plans. I saw a fox (I think - maybe a coyote?) in the road this morning at dawn, then a Blue Heron taking off over the Sound as the boat was pulling in to Edmonds. Really a nice way to start the day. Except of course for the 6AM thing.

I was surely sorry to hear of Sue's passing. She was a lovely lady, and I always enjoyed her company. My condolences to all the Straleys. Such a sad thing.
mona
Thursday, October 09, 2008 at 21:25:10 (PDT)

Well, well. Bye bye Angels...
mona
Monday, October 06, 2008 at 20:58:54 (PDT)

Go RED Sox!
Wally
Saturday, October 04, 2008 at 09:20:22 (PDT)

Go White Sox!!! (and Griffey)

mona
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 19:12:22 (PDT)

Firstly, my condolences to the fine people of Minnesotta. We appreciate all their good works. On the other hand-Cuddyer was killing the Red Sox -so good riddance!Bigger abolone to stir fry.. Now-one game at a time- and lets hope and pray Vladdy crumbles like the Kremlin in 89
mark mclaughlin
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 15:50:36 (PDT)

Still shaking here, too!
Shaker II
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 08:38:15 (PDT)

Still shakinng boss
paul
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 08:32:23 (PDT)

Happy Day After Your Birthday to my brother Mark!
mona
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 17:15:55 (PDT)

Well Vanessa and Jerome I am sorry but you are not the greatest, your dad is, at least for this year. So Mark go ahead and have a good year. And while you are at it have a good birthday also. PS
dad
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 10:59:52 (PDT)

Guess I better hurry if I don't want to be the last to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!! I hope your jet lag is all cleared up and you get to enjoy the day. I would make a comment about how old you're getting, but what would that make me? Cheers!
Scott
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 10:13:12 (PDT)

Hey Mark! It's the anniversary of your birth and I, for one, remember that famous day and year when you started your journey on and across this planet, 5 days before Sputnik started its own famous trajectory. Now here you are, still traveling, while Sputnik is probably in some museum in Russia or somewhere. I wish you many more "happy trails" and look forward to the next time you show up here. Love,
Mom
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 09:37:33 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to Mark! Back in the old country. I mean new country. I mean other country. We sure miss you around these parts, but we're sure that you are surrounded by family and friends who are happy to have you home. Have a great day and a great year!!! §
Steve
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 09:18:09 (PDT)

Mark Remember growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PING
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 08:44:00 (PDT)

you know, i was up at two am and i can't believe i didn't post, to at least be the second! well, at least i get the bronze ... and mark gets a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! may this year bring you lots of joy and opportunities for you to exercise your considerable talents! (and i don't just mean 57 cherry street ...) really mark, i hope you have a great year, and many more. thanks for being an awesome webmaster, and thanks for vanessa and jerome! party on!
athena
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 08:05:13 (PDT)

Hey Mark! You are always first with me. Happy Birthday! So, how will you be celebrating today? Have you caught up on your sleep yet? Soaked up enough rays yet? Eaten enough real French bread yet? I hope you have a great day and that everything just falls into place for you. Love from your big sister...
Paulala
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 03:34:39 (PDT)

Since this is not horseshoes, almosts don't count, and I can be the first to wish me a happy birthday! Yippee!!! Thanks for all the messages that will follow! (Don't be fooled by the date, it is well into the 29th here in France.)
Mark
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 23:00:03 (PDT)

I'd love to hear more about Mark's India trip!

The sun is shining in Kingston this morning and it's just heavenly. David is in the other room starting the spaghetti -- ((((garlic cooking in olive oil))) -- listening to A Prairie Home Companion, getting ready for the week to come. Betsy got the job!! (working in the Computer Center at Evergreen) Miranda got in to her class (English), and I started mine too (History of Modern Japan). Paul and Betsy start class on Monday. So the fall is off to a great start here abouts.

And I'm loving my job, though I haven't had much work to do yet. The people are very nice - mostly European, and the project looks like it will be a lot of fun.

Happy Almost Birthday to my brother Mark!
mona
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 11:17:36 (PDT)

Wow, that was quick! I think Mark A is still in the air trying to get to India...and he left ten hours before you! I am sure your welcome party were all as happy to see you arrive as we were sad to see you go.
Paula
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 07:13:46 (PDT)

I made it safe and tired to Nice, where I was met by Sophie, Vanessa and Jerome.
Mark
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 06:29:55 (PDT)

Bon Voyage, Mark! It's been great having you stateside for all of these months. Hurry back!!! §
Steve
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 22:29:14 (PDT)

all you guys inn France. I just delivered mark to the airport and by this time he should br on his way. Please take good care of him. Panos
paul
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 20:10:49 (PDT)

Thank You! I'm a bit late, but I had a very good birthday, and I also had the chance to enjoy 2 birthday cakes, one before going to school, and one after lunch :)
Jerome
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 10:26:10 (PDT)

I hope Jerome's Birthday was a wonderful one. Let us know, Jeromeo! We will celebrate it again in a few days when I get there. I am almost on my way to the airport, for a quick visit to the Boston area, and then on to France on Saturday.
Mark
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 20:38:07 (PDT)

((((Jerome)))))

...Uncle Dave says I should send you a nice message. :)

All of us Pingrees think the world of you, young man! And we can't wait to see what great things you will do in your life. I hope you're having fun and your arm is healing quickly and well! Joyeux anniversaire !
mona
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 14:33:13 (PDT)

Well Jerome another year has passed and we have those memories to keep with us. Somehow that is not enough and I wish I could spend more time with you. But that is rather selfish of me and I know for you there are worlds to see and mountains to conquer so off you go and my best wishes with you. But take some time to have some fun. Grandfather
paul
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 09:38:34 (PDT)

A very Happy Birthday to my friend Jerome! It's not the same in the US without you, but I am sure that France is a nicer place with you there. Have a great 14th Birthday and a great 15th year. We hope that we see you soon!!! §
Steve
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 09:28:54 (PDT)

Happy Happy Birthday to Jerome. We're thinking about you and talking about you here, and we wish you all kinds of good things, now and for the rest of your life.
Grandmother
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 07:17:40 (PDT)

HAPPY JEROMEO DAY! Do you have any candy left? Tell us what fun things you will be doing to celebrate this great day. I plan on having the Red Sox win in your honor. I miss you, Jerome, and hope you have a wonderful birthday.
love from Paulala
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 03:48:46 (PDT)

Here is to Jerome, hoping that is 14th birthday is a wonderful one, and that the rest of the year is even better!
Papa
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 21:00:38 (PDT)

Welcome to autumn. I understand that it arrived 15:44 GST. I thought I felt a fall chill in the air. Only six more months until spring! Fall came early to Seattle, it's been chilly and drizzly all weekend. I hope everyone else is having more or an indian summer. Congratualtions to Paul who is starting college, and to all of those ploughing ahead. Things are fine here. Mark is headed back east tomorrow (all the way east), so he will be missed. I imagine he will be spending some late nights listening to or watching another year of October baseball. I hope all is well out there in Stylosland!!! §
Steve
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 09:17:51 (PDT)

Bye bye, Yankee Stadium! Glad I got to catch a game there with Dad once upon a time (even if I also caught a mustard laden hot dog in the back, heh heh).

Congrats to the Red Sox - on with the show!
mona
Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 20:41:09 (PDT)

yeah mom! I'm waiting on my baby brother to move into the dorms tomorrow! And I have a job interview at the computer center on campus on Tuesday! School doesn't even start until the 29th, it's sooo late this year.
betsy
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 21:51:37 (PDT)

Happy Friday night!!! I'm done with my job as a test automation monkey -- woo hoooo! Wow - long hard week and I'm so happy to be home (finally -- long commute), happy to be healthy, happy to be alive! Hope it's the same for you.
mona
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 21:24:33 (PDT)

Really incredible pictures - almost more impressive than the cross-country feat itself. Way to go, Joe!
mona
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 07:39:58 (PDT)

well it seems the girls are winning the race of who posts more (at least this week), but in the boy department, did you see joe's amazing slideshow? have scott send you the link ... thanks for delicious dinner, mom and jess (and doing the dishes, too)!
number three daughter
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 06:34:51 (PDT)

Well, I'm not sure I'd ever admit to being #2 or a #2 or anything along those lines. But certainly I'm a fan!!!

Do you have any pictures of kitchen tiles you can share?!
mona
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 12:51:26 (PDT)

It is so nice to have a fan, and having a #1 implies that there may be a #2! Hurray for me!
Paula
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:57:54 (PDT)

you ARE the top, paulala!
#1 PAULA FAN
Monday, September 15, 2008 at 10:26:13 (PDT)

NOW ME! Wait a minute...why would I want to be on top?
Paula
Monday, September 15, 2008 at 06:54:01 (PDT)

top, top, i'm on top!
athenaaaaaaa
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 18:08:37 (PDT)

Well at least it saves me from being stuck at the top of the page.

...ooops.
mona
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 16:25:07 (PDT)

Meow!!!
The Cat who . . .
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 15:40:15 (PDT)

Cat got your tongue? Or fingers?
mona
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 08:16:16 (PDT)

OK, so on to your question, Paula (did you get email from me a couple of weeks ago?)...

The new job is International Program Engineering for a web design product. Still working as a contractor (vendor) at Microsoft, but the work will be building on what I was doing last year - very interesting (to me) work and I'm looking forward to it!! I start on the 22nd.

Paul will be moving down to Olympia next weekend and then we'll really get to see what this empty nest thing is all about. The weather has been heavenly, as it always seesm to be this time of year. Betsy and I put in some peas, carrots and lettuce in the beginning of August (very late, yes, I know), and we make get a harvest yet!

It looks like maybe I'll be able to actually take a vacation next June. Can you say 50th birthday party??
mona
Friday, September 12, 2008 at 12:10:16 (PDT)

((((Naki, Lee, Kathy)))))

Thinking of Pete and Sue and Christine today (as with so many days...). I'm taking the day off and planning to have a good long visit with my garden.
mona
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 09:54:55 (PDT)

I'm getting email again. Hooray!
Ramona
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 06:08:55 (PDT)

Safe and sound in Seattle!
Mark
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 20:13:22 (PDT)

Congratulations, Mona. Now you can tell us all about it!

And Mark, did you make to Seattle? We miss you already.
Paula
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 16:47:58 (PDT)

(I got the job)

:)
mona
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 14:56:56 (PDT)

Hi Mom!!!
mona
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 11:50:49 (PDT)

If anybody is trying to send me email messages, you will have to send them to Paul. For some reason I am not receiving email (even though I can SEND it!)Our webmaster has just taken off for Seattle, so no help there, nor from Comcast. Oy veh and woe is me!
Ramona
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 09:16:43 (PDT)

Somehow the world gets to be a better place when I read postings from Sophie. I get the feeling things are good for Jerome and Vanessa and that Sophie is well. I can only hope Vanessa's 10 hour daily schedule is not too difficult and my only advice is to study hard,do well, and good things will happen. And Jerome keep on working we are all pulling for you. Thanks again
paul
Saturday, September 06, 2008 at 11:17:50 (PDT)

Oh, and for all those still wondering, Jerome hurt his wrist playing football. Err, soccer. Err, football.
Steve
Friday, September 05, 2008 at 14:23:22 (PDT)

Good for you, Sophie and Jerome. I home the family is happy to be together again. Have a great year of school Jerome and Vanessa! We miss having you here.
Steve
Friday, September 05, 2008 at 14:22:29 (PDT)

Bravo, Sophie! If anyone could do it, that would be you! I am sure Jerome and Vanessa both are happy, just as they are that they have you for a Maman!
Mark
Friday, September 05, 2008 at 05:32:15 (PDT)

Bonne rentrιe acadιmique ΰ tous...
And on this side of the Atlantic, glad to announce that we finally got an approval for Jιrτme to reenter
his international school. Vanessa's time schedule is from 8 am to 6 pm everyday of the week!!! What a country!!!
So, Well done to all of you and best wishes for this scholar year.

Sophie
Friday, September 05, 2008 at 04:50:49 (PDT)

Go, all you academic Washington Stylos Pingrees!

And go Pam, who starts her classes at Greenfield Community Colleges today!
Scott
Thursday, September 04, 2008 at 12:38:48 (PDT)

Happy September all you Stylii et al...!!! This is such a wonderful/strange/melancholy time of year. I'm looking into/for a new position at work and also working on my garden and preparing for the school year. Washington State higher education institutions start the year in the last week of September and we're getting ready for Paul's first year and continuing ed for me, Miranda and Betsy - here's to greater understanding and higher education! Love you all,
mona
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 at 17:43:29 (PDT)

I thank each and every one of you. Thinking that I am the lucky one because of you. You includes family, brothers,sisters,nefews,nieces, relatives, friends, I love you all. P.S.
PAUL
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 20:26:07 (PDT)

I now conclude the 83rd year of my life. Let there be no mistake I am grateful for every day except the last day when the red sox blew the last league game they will ever play at the house that ruth built. But you have to take the good with the bad and that loss was the only bad thing this year. panos
paul
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 18:24:40 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Buddy! I'm so glad that I had the chance to see you this summer!
Love,
Betsy
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 17:24:51 (PDT)

Yes Vanessa I did in fact wait till the 28th of august. And I must say that was the nicest thing you could have done and it made for a very special birthday.And did I ever tell you? you are the greatest and I thank you very much. Panagoitis
grandfather
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 14:53:34 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Grandfather!! and I hope it was a good one!
Jerome
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 14:27:37 (PDT)

And we were both thinking about HFS's :) I remember once talking to someone about an HFS and they looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language - as if it weren't as commonplace as BLT or PB&J. Sheesh. (((Athena))))
mona
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 11:05:45 (PDT)

ha ha, mona and i were both planning future parties at the same time! we have plans for you, dad!
little sister
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 10:46:28 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Dad! It was fun seeing you be surprised by the secret ribs last night! (good job, mom!) In five more years we can have a "you'll never forget my eighty-eighth birthday" party! It's great living close to you dad, let's go out for hfs's soon ...
athena
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 10:40:17 (PDT)

Hi Evangelia!!

It's an impossible task to put into words how much I love my father and how much I wish all the best for him and how great I know he is. And especially how lucky I feel -- miss you, Dad and I think about you every day. 7 more years and we'll be celebrating your 90th!! :)

Ο πατέρας μου σ' αγαπώ πάρα πολύ
mona
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 10:39:44 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Paul!
My family and I wish you many more years full of happiness and good health.

Evangelia
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 09:52:52 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Grandfather ! hope you have a great day ! x
Vanessa
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 07:13:53 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, to the father of many fathers! We're all better fathers because of your example. Here's hoping that this is the best one yet!!!
Steve
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 06:46:21 (PDT)

Well done, Anne. You were first! We missed you. How is your Mom?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best Dad a girl could wish for. Thanks for getting up in the wee hours this morning to make me breakfast. Come to think of it, I should have made breakfast for you...and thanks for a delicious birthday dinner, Mom.

And welcome home to that charming, golden haired, muscle-bound tanned nephew of mine.
Paula
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 05:59:59 (PDT)

Wow, it looks like I'm the first to wish Buddy a very, very happy birthday!! I'm sorry I couldn't make your pre-birthday dinner last night, I heard it was delicious. I hope you have a day as wonderful as you and the family you inspire...and may the Red Sox sweep the Yankees this afternoon!

Hronia Polla!
Anne
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 04:23:26 (PDT)

So glad to have you back on the east coast, Joe. See you for dinner on Wednesday? I hope you have pictures, though I bet it would not be too easy to ride a bike and take photographs at the same time...I am going to have to try that.
Paula
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 16:58:00 (PDT)

What a remarkable feat! Glad you made it back to the other coast in one piece, Joseph.
mona
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 14:37:54 (PDT)

Congratulations, Joe! That was fast, less than two months. And to think that your Dad is the one with sore legs. Actually, mine are sore too, just from thinking about it.
Steve
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 07:03:52 (PDT)

He's back! Joe got a ride back from Bar Harbor with Jim, and is here in Northampton.

Mark and I climbed Mt. Moosilauke yesterday. Boy are our legs sore!
Scott
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 18:38:54 (PDT)

And me? The air conditioner at my office broke this week and I spent the day in a 96 degree room! Gives hot a whole new meaning. Hurray for week-ends! And what did happen to Jeromeo?
Paula
Friday, August 22, 2008 at 18:18:47 (PDT)

I have just returned from 5 days in New Hampshire with my old friend Laurie. The weather was great. (The best week all summer, the natives told me.)I traveled by bus and in spite of 2 bus break-downs on the way up, it was a very good vacation.
Mark and Scott are getting ready to take the Vanagon on a weekend camping trip. (Gotta enjoy this dry clear weather while we've got it.)Only one more week until Labor Day and all that September brings. Summer is always too short.
Ramona
Friday, August 22, 2008 at 15:36:36 (PDT)

The search is turning into an end-of-summer/beginning-of-school job. I've applied at Borders, Blockbuster, the library at school, the bookstore at school and the computer center at school. It's turning out a bit harder than imagined. But I just got back from a very wet 3 day camping trip to the Olympic National Park and will continue on the job hunt, wish me luck!
Betsy
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 22:41:54 (PDT)

What happened? Sending you quick healing wishes Jerome ... what a bummer!
mona
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 18:03:23 (PDT)

Jerome will be wearing a wrist immobilization splint for a few weeks.
Soph
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 08:40:41 (PDT)

Go, Fast Lane, Go!
Steve
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 14:16:06 (PDT)

Joe was in Boonville NY a few days ago. He should be arriving at the end of the bike route in Bar Harbor in less than a week!

It's pretty quiet at the homestead these days. Sure was good to have all the summertime visitors. Did Betsy ever find a summer job?
Scott
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 12:49:22 (PDT)

Where's Joe?
mona
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 08:11:51 (PDT)

Well done Jerome! I am missing my companion for the last year already :( See you in a few weeks!
Papa
Monday, August 18, 2008 at 06:39:55 (PDT)

Hello!

I just arrived safely to my mom's house, everything's good :)
Jerome
Monday, August 18, 2008 at 06:37:01 (PDT)

Jeromeo, Jeromeo, wherefore art thou? It sure was nice to have you around for the entire year. Hurry back! And remember that there are lots of people on this side of the pond that love you and always welcome you. Me, I'm back in Seattle. Exhausted. And a busy schedule next week. Golf Tournaments and Funerals. Oh, and work. I hope everyone is well...§
Steve
Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 21:42:10 (PDT)

And now Jeromeo is gone. It just gets lonesomer and lonesomer around here.
Paulala
Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 18:45:59 (PDT)

Oh, and I forgot the one piece of news I do have: yesterday I was walking in Redmond and this girl (woman) was looking hard at me as we approached each other, and as we passed she said "is your name Mona?" ... "yyyyessss" ... "Stylos?" ... "yyess" ..."It's me, Chrisine Guenther"!!! You could have knocked me over with a feather!! She and her husband own a travel agency in Redmond (next to Thai Ginger, my favorite restaurant in the world", and has been there for 4 years -- how many times did I walk past while she was inside working? Anyway I got a quick update on her brothers (Mickey is a doctor in Florida) and sister and mother, and a promise for another get-together soon. She looks great, and I must say it totally made my day/week/month! Here's to old friends...
mona
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 09:38:43 (PDT)

Well it's been a summer of things breaking for me...just got my washing machine situation back in order, and David fixed the oven door. My computer died and was sent in for repair/replacement, but it took my email files with it. I've been using an online webservice to retrieve email the past couple of weeks, but that site is now apparently down. Temporary I hope. Till then I've got this board and my phone if you feel like reaching out and touching me.

It's a lovely day in Kingston today - Betsy and I had planted some peas and carrots and I'm having fun watching the baby plants poking their heads up. Less fun with the mole that's wrecking havoc in the yard ... But it's the weekend, so I'm pleased as can be! Hope some of you got to catch the meteor showers and/or the solar and lunar eclipses. Love ya,
mona
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 09:32:29 (PDT)

Hello everyone! I have arrived safely to France after missing my 2nd flight because the first one had technical problems and left 2 hours late.
I am missing everyone but happy to be back with my mom !lots of love, Vanessasa
Vanessa
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 11:12:22 (PDT)

Me too, I miss Vanessessa. It is way too quiet here...are you there yet? And Steve, sounds like a great time in the storm! Glad you were properly equiped. The rain just won't seem to stop around here this summer.
Paulala
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:49:24 (PDT)

I miss you too, Vanessa. I'm in Mexico - tomorrow I will have a shrimp taco in your honor. It's always so peaceful here in the summer, compared to the hectic winters. Today we had a thunderstorm that lasted three hours! I was glad to have my rainhat and crocs. I'll be home Sunday...
Steve
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 00:11:34 (PDT)

Vanessa is gone, and I miss her already ... I love you Vanessa!
Papa
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 19:35:32 (PDT)

good-bye, ana and now good-bye vanessa! sorry i didn't get to say good-bye in person... hope you enjoyed the chocolate sauce! (great meatloaf last night mom ...)
athena
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 10:58:06 (PDT)

I miss you too paulala, how's the new watch treating you? I miss everyone else too! I'll be seeing some of you at Christmas though :]

anana
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 20:43:04 (PDT)

I miss you already, Anana. I feel so lucky to have been visited by so many wonderful nieces and nephews this summer (and yes brothers and brothers-in-law as well). Let's do this every summer!
Paulala
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 08:23:30 (PDT)

Ana arrived safely and happily. Thanks to all who helped her along the way. Have a great trip to France, Jerome and Vanessa. I hope it's not too long before we meet again. Bon Voyage!!!
Steve
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 00:23:05 (PDT)

bye steve! thanks for coming and it was good to see you! we'll miss you at family dinner tonight, and you'll perhaps miss my chocolate sauce! hi sophie! we're enjoying your children ... and vanessa knows how to make my famous (soon to be world famous when she gets home) chocolate sauce ... (do they have baker's chocolate in france?)
ATHENAKIMOU
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 11:02:25 (PDT)

After a great trip and a long flight (through LA) I am safely back at home in Bellevue. Thanks to all of you who made my trip possible. Now for a nap! §
Steve
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 17:00:23 (PDT)

So glad to hear from you both and so happy the kids get to know you and spend time with you, this is great news. Doug: my English got really bad these days, you wouldn't beleive it!
Have a nice holiday.
ps: pas trop de bonbons!!!
Sophie
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 06:10:49 (PDT)

It's been a very Stylos summer for us! Steve is sitting in our living room and Vanessa is in the shower. Anna is probably on MySpace or still sleeping. We've had Mark, Jerome, Dave, and Betsy as well. It's a beautiful day on Cape Cod :-)
Love to all!
Steph and Doug
Monday, August 04, 2008 at 06:49:25 (PDT)

Never too late! Paul went to a Mariner's game with his friend Kimmie last night, so I think it's our turn to celebrate with him tonight. What do you think, salmon?? :) It's been quite the privilege and joy to be Paul's mom all these years - he keeps us delighted and entertained and amazed ... here's to many many happy returns of the day to you my (not so) little guy.

And now I have no more minor children - will I be able to rest easy yet? What are the chances...
mona
Saturday, August 02, 2008 at 09:45:09 (PDT)

i hope it's not too late to add my happy birthday wishes to paul who always shows me a good time when i'm out west! i hope you have a great year and i hope to visit you and betsy at school sometime this year! love and best birthday wishes from your doting aunt
athena
Saturday, August 02, 2008 at 07:37:32 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Paul. I agree, I would love to be reminded about what 18 is like. Most importantly, I hope you have a fabulous birthday, and welcome to the world of adulthood/responsibility and "you're not the boss of me!"
Love from your adoring auntie,
Paula
Friday, August 01, 2008 at 15:00:51 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Paul!!! We wish you the best for the rest of the summer, college and on an on. As for the summer here, Maine was awesome, Massachusetts has been great and we are headed to the Vineyard and the Cape for the balance of my stay. It must be old age, but I am still a little confused about the baseball trades. The Yanks got Pudge and more, the Angels got Teixiera, the Brewers got Sabathia, the Cubs got Harden, the White Sox got Griffey and the Red Sox gave away Manny. Hmmm. Sounds like the Red Sox have been taking Mariner lessons.
Steve
Friday, August 01, 2008 at 08:33:34 (PDT)

And now it's Grandson Paul Pingree's 18th birthday! Congratulations and good wishes as you get ready to go off to college. Evergreen sounds like a great school. I'm sure you'll do well. Check in with us occasionally. Remind us what it's like to be EIGHTEEN.
Ramona
Friday, August 01, 2008 at 06:43:27 (PDT)

And now it's bye bye Manny -- wow!

So, how about some vacation reports?! Tell us about the Maine trip.
mona
Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 21:18:08 (PDT)

Don't forget Richie Sexson ... do they know how to buy a team, or what!?
mona
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 16:25:57 (PDT)

Oh,Oh---Spaghetti Oh's! The Yanks got Pudge! The game's afoot!

mark mclaughlin
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 15:34:08 (PDT)

Email me so I'll have your email address to Kathy - monalee@stylos.net. I'm back in school too! Also hoping/planning to someday teach, even though it still feels like a distant dream. I'm so proud of you!!
mona
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 12:03:38 (PDT)

Hi Mona,

As all of you, I think of you often. Hope things are going great. Life is really funny. Things do not turn out as you plan them to. There is a lot to be said about that old saying 'Brush yourself off and start all over again' Thats what I am doing. I am back in school finishing my degree in elementary Education. I have been substituting for the past 3 yeasr at the girls school. This gave me many 'Life experience' credits. I do not have to far to go.Hope to see you when I am up in Mass,
With Love, KATHY
Kathy
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11:11:10 (PDT)

and if you don't have an email address i'll make sure i call your mom and dad (which i've been meaning to do) (hi naki and lee!) and make sure they have my current phone number ...
athena
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 09:43:40 (PDT)

kathy: (and anyone else who cares to know) i am in northampton (as are so many styloses) (well now i'm in amherst at work (don't tell!)) and if you email me at athena@stylos.net i will email you my phone number and address. it would be great to talk on the phone and even better to share a meal and some thoughts... hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous tuesday weather ... where's all that rain?
ATHENA
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 09:41:08 (PDT)

Athena, Thanks for the words of encouragement..they truely mean a lot. I will call you when I get up to Mass....if you can give me your number. Where are you? Love, Kathy
Kathy
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 07:17:58 (PDT)

Athena is correct, as always. About everything - especially the unexpected gifts wish...

Email webmaster@stylos.net and I'm sure he'll be happy to hook you up.

David is home! Hooray!
mona
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 17:33:15 (PDT)

Kathy! i'm so happy you are stopping by, in cyber space as well as in person! i hope i get to see you ... i'm sorry things have been hard, you came to the right place for some community! and after all, being a stylos is a state of mind, not the name on your passport, many a pingree and allan can attest to that, if i'm not mistaken ... (and a leins and palaskas or two in case evangelia is reading ...) i am thinking of you and wishing you and your girls (and your mom and dad) the very best through this transition, and hoping for some unexpected gifts to come your way. happy travels, we are here (in the immortal words of uncle bill) to love you. go kathy! go sox!
athena
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 15:41:20 (PDT)

I know my last name is not Stylos, I would love to change it back to Hanson, but the girls would be upset. So I am stuck for a while. Anyway, How do I get my name on the E mail contact list..Is a Hanson Alowed? I am half Stylos!!!!

Love, Kathy
Kathy
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11:34:10 (PDT)

I think of you often as well Mona. My life as been so obsorbed with the divorce, that I feel as though I have been living in a bubble for the past few years. Things after 9/11 really went down hill with my marriage. I t was not strong enough in the beginning to withstand souce a tragedy. 9/11 just sped things up a bit. Finally things are a little calm, although I will not reat until I have full custody of my girls. We have joint custody, and it is a nightmare. The girls do not enjoy their time with Mark.. He is not a very nice person to say the least. But the courts now are in favour of this joint custody thing. I will win eventually. It will just take a little time and paitience. What is going on with you? love, Kathy
Kathy
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11:27:59 (PDT)

Hullo....Steven....Where are youuuu? Love, Kathy
Kathy
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11:21:37 (PDT)

Uncle Buddy,

I am so glad you are going to be aroud when we are in Mass. It been so long since we have seen you. I think that I am going to be up this week-end as well. The girls are with their 'Father' and I can't stand being without them for 5 whole nights. Halima is at Mom andDada's house as well. Will you be around this week-end? Lots of Love, Kathy
Kathy and the girls
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11:19:00 (PDT)

Home again, home again....but at least I brought lots of the gang with me. How clever of me to take today off from work. And, THE SUN IS OUT! And Ana landed safely and she and Vanessa are off riding bikes.
Paulala
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 08:05:04 (PDT)

Yes, it is a treat to read from you Kathy - I hope you'll continue to stop by and let us know how you and yours are doing! I think about you lots too.

Welcome home Dad! Sorry about the Red Sox...
mona
Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 08:33:57 (PDT)

a real good thing happened today, I read Kathies message on the board amd I look forward to seeing you in August and what a delight to see the girls. In the meantime take good care of yourselvs your Buddy
paul
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:49:23 (PDT)

I just looked at the pictures of Jerry. How cute as a baby, and handsome as a young man. I know only too well how it feels to loose a brother. There is not a single day thatgoes by that I do not think of Jerry and Peter. Hopefully they have met up in heaven. How terribly they are missed.
Kathy Barrere
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 09:22:54 (PDT)

Things are finally setteling down. It was a three year divorice. It was final on Jan. 24th Peter's birthday. We will be in Mass. Aug. 14th to the 24th. Hope to see everyone. You're always in our hearts.
With love and peace always,
Kathy, Alex, and Nicole
Kathy, Alex, and Nicole
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 08:13:14 (PDT)

I just got off the phone with David. He's at a campground in Fargo (is that Minnesota or North Dakota, I can never remember...) and the strangest thing happened. Seems he ran into a handsome, buff young man cycling his way to the east coast. And the guy's last name is the same as ours. Will wonders never cease?

Vacation on, all!
mona
Friday, July 25, 2008 at 15:44:29 (PDT)

yay for betsy's safe arrival! and here's to clear davey skies ... maine, here i come!
athena
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 11:15:35 (PDT)

Why yes, Athena, David did have to ride straight through the middle of the thunderboomers in upstate New York on Tuesday. And more rain through Ontario on Wednesday. We're hoping for clear skies for him today.

Betsy got in late last night (or rather, early this morning), and she was delayed by thunderstorms too. She says there were lightening strikes all around as they were trying to take off -- fun!! But she's home safe and sound now, and I'm so glad!!
mona
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 08:46:24 (PDT)

Greetings from the Great Woods. Nope, not much internet up here - just for emergencies, like finding the baseball scores. The suite is sweet, the blueberrys sweeter and the occupants sweeter than all. We are all headed over to Mt. Desert Island and Bar Harbor today. To celebrate Bill Stylos' Happy Birthday. Happy trails to Betsy, David and Athena. See you Thursday, Athenakimou.
Steve
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 05:40:59 (PDT)

hi mona! looks like it's just you and me ... hee hee we could stay up all night giggling like we used to when we were kids .... i LOVED having betsy and david here, even though i was so busy i hardly got to see them, good thing we all drove to boston last night ... and had a good massachusetts meal at friendly's ... i can't believe i didn't have dave over my house for a cookout! what an oversight! next time, davey! hope all is going well and you're not in the middle of that big storm i see on the radar west of albany ... happy trails ... maine people, in case you can see this, i'll see you thursday, i'll call to see what i should bring
little sister
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 09:59:19 (PDT)

Well I wonder if there's internet access in the Great North Woods?? My guess is no...

Heard from David this morning that he's just west of Albany and on his way! Again, many thanks for all the hospitality that was given to my family. It sounds like he had just a great time. Betsy will be leaving out on Wednesday night.

But ... who am I writing to?! :) Most of the usual readers are otherwise occupied, methinks. So, I guess I could start nasty rumors or otherwise cause mischief while you're away ... hmmm ... I'll have to work on that.
mona
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 07:51:07 (PDT)

okay, this is how gay the wedding was: they played ethel merman as they walked down the aisle (and there was an actual rainbow in the sky!) everyone looked fabulous, all kinds and ages of people were there, it was just what a wedding should be, full of love and life, friends and relatives (190 all told) great food and the most high energy dance floor i've been on since the eighties ... wish you all could have been there!
athena
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 16:31:40 (PDT)

Bon Voyage, vacationeers!!

How was the wedding Athena?
mona
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 09:15:38 (PDT)

ah yes another beautiful day ... what a great summer! i hope scott et al enjoyed the concert last night. we're going to miss dave and betsy when they leave (wish i'd had more free time while you were here!) betsy will you send me your email address? happy friday to everyone, especially those for whom this is the beginning of vacation!
athena
Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:55:36 (PDT)

oh yeah, and yay for the american league!
red sox fan
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 09:33:24 (PDT)

It has been beautiful here for the past few weeks. And I, too, have been looking forward to vacation. It's been quiet here in Bellevue, and Ana and I have been enjoying the peace and quiet before the vacation storm. I'll be arriving on the morning of the 22nd. Ana will be arriving on the morning of the 28th. See you soon!!
Steve
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 06:50:06 (PDT)

yay for vacation excitement! yay for news! yay for mona and david moving east with a fabulous well paying job(s)! and yay for family dinner! (see you there ...)
athena
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 06:34:19 (PDT)

I am SO excited to be going on vacation with y'all...maybe the rest of you can join us next year.
Paula
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 19:44:46 (PDT)

Hi 'thene!!

I hope you will remember (though I'm sure you'll be incredibly busy) to give Ron and Jack my best wishes -- should prove to be a wonderful celebration.

I'm enjoying getting to do quite a bit of my work from home - I finally broke down and told my manager this is what I'm doing and she's perfectly fine with it. Phew :)

It's been an amazing month here, weatherwise. Moles are going nuts on my lawn (grrrr). Paul is enjoying the tail end of his freedom before school starts and the 3 of us west coast Pingrees miss our husband/daughter father/sister terribly, but are very glad they got to have this time with the rest of you 'uns. Now everyone keep their eyes and ears out for possible software test/international development jobs for me and maybe you'll see lots and lots more of us. Once I graduated from UW, which I'm hoping will be by next June. Can't let my kids hit that milestone before me.

Thanks for all the hosting and caring and being, all you Styloses and kin!
mona
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 15:43:31 (PDT)

okay, practically a week later and i'm still on top .... what's the matter is everyone so busy socializing with eachother that they can't post a message? hi mona! oh you say you want news? hmmm, sunday i vacuumed out both cars and today i sold one of my embarrassingly large collection of rugs. oh and jack and ron are getting married on saturday!
athena
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 15:27:44 (PDT)

well i am sitting in airconditioning ... but i do want to report in my latest vehicular misadventures .. helga's inspection sticker got stolen!
not sure exactly where or when, but lock your car! and have(ing) fun at the red sox game!
athena
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 12:02:36 (PDT)

Perfect weather in the Great Pacific Northwest.

Go Sox!!
mona
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 08:09:36 (PDT)

We're all too hot to create any new messages. Look again when this heat wave breaks.
Ramona
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 19:24:18 (PDT)

Way to go (((((Vanessessa))) !!!
mona
Friday, July 04, 2008 at 15:01:51 (PDT)

Vanessa has passed her "International Brevet des collθges" which is a French diploma given to pupils at the end of the Troisiθme (Year 10 / Ninth grade), similar level to the British GCSE. To be awarded a Brevet, pupils must achieve a minimum of 170 points (out of 300). These points are awarded over the course of two (one from 2007) years via tests in each subject (le contrτle continu) and in a final exam at the end of troisiθme, also starting from 2008, a certain level of knowledge in a foreign language is required as well as basic skills in the use of a computer and the Internet.

Well Done
Have a great day

Sophie
Sophie
Friday, July 04, 2008 at 11:39:34 (PDT)

I have arrived safely into the land of Acton.
I am with Jerome, Paulala, Mark1, Mark2, and grand-father!
=)

Vanessa!!
Friday, July 04, 2008 at 08:46:30 (PDT)

And greetings back to you from a full house in Northampton (including Dave, Betsy, Melinda, Emma, Jeff...)
Ramona
Friday, July 04, 2008 at 07:41:24 (PDT)

Happy July Fourth, from a full house in Acton.
Paulala
Friday, July 04, 2008 at 07:38:49 (PDT)

And now I can announce that Vanessa is safely on American soil--or rather in the car with her brother, father and grandfather, headed to Paula's for the night. All is well.
Ramona
Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 18:21:19 (PDT)

Recent word is that Paul, Mark and Jerome are together and on their way to find some Italian food while they wait for Vanessa's plane to arrive.
Dave amd Betsy are here in Northampton hoping to see a real New England thunder and lightening storm, but I think it was a false alarm.
Ramona
Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 15:25:53 (PDT)

And Mark and Jerome are on the move, too. On the flight to Boston, where they should arrive a few hours before Vanessessessa. We miss everyone here, already...§
Steve
Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 12:13:34 (PDT)

Yep, as you wrote: "Styloses - on the move!" - Vanessa is on her way to Boston via Frankfurt. Jerome and Vanessa be good to each other you have not seen one another for so long and I know you've been missing each other so much. Have a great vacation time with your wonderful family. Mark: You better be back in France "ΰ la rentrιe"!!! Your kids need you.
Love
Sophie
Sophie
Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 06:05:43 (PDT)

Styloses - on the move!!

We're having thunderboomers right now - to welcome in the new moon. Poor kitty does not care for it at all...
mona
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 19:33:36 (PDT)

A quick update on my kids: Pam and Cam should be getting back from Hawaii right about now; Jeff is planning on being in MA this weekend to visit his Uncle Jim; Joe was in Republic WA as of last night, on his bike trip with friend Jim, and Liss had a job interview for a waitressing job a few days ago.

Hope you had a good birthday Melinda!
Scott
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 07:32:38 (PDT)

I hope that it has been a wonderful birthday, Melinda Rose!!! And that the days and years get only better and better! See you in a few (well, three) weeks...§
Steve
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 23:31:30 (PDT)

Here's sending warm wishes and cool breezes to Melinda Rose! Enjoy your day and the good company.
Yaya
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 08:46:46 (PDT)

How smart to celerate on a weekend! Way to go Melinda! Spank you soon ...
Mark & Jerome
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 08:31:41 (PDT)

Chocolate moose?? Interesting choice...

Hooray for Melinda!! May your days be merry and bright! I hope you'll drop by here and tell us about your birthday, what you've been up to, whatever crosses your mind. Lots of love,
mona
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 08:22:55 (PDT)

We have the honor to be with the bithday girl who has beatifully and successfuly completed her first quarter century. We celebrated with chocolate moose and music.
Mumsy and Jessamyn
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 04:59:32 (PDT)

Steve is indeed an excellent host. Betsy and myself got to have dinner and a visit with Joe and his buddy before they left, and as always, we were treated to great food and better company.

Good luck to Joe and Jim!
mona
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 13:56:10 (PDT)

Thanks, Steve, for being the host with the most!
Scott
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 13:21:48 (PDT)

At 8:10 this evening, I dropped of Joe, his friend Jim and their bicycles. Tomorrow morning they begin their 4300 mile bike ride from Washington to Maine. It was great having them here for the past week or so, and we wish them the best and safest trip anyone can imagine! §
Steve
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 22:20:00 (PDT)

Great - thanks for letting me know! Enjoy the vacay guys...
mona
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 23:41:24 (PDT)

And now the lovely Betsy is in Acton! She arrived in a beautiful thunderstorm.
Paula
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 18:30:21 (PDT)

Now in Northampton!
Ramona
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:18:01 (PDT)

...now in Albany.
mona
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 08:48:15 (PDT)

...acific! Curse the 'P' key for crapping out on me!
oops
Friday, June 20, 2008 at 18:47:20 (PDT)

David is in Pembroke NY tonight, and should be in Noho around 2-3 in the afternoon tomorrow! Let the festivities begin!

Summer has indeed and at last come to the Great acific Northwest. 75 and a slight breeze ... ah! I'll send Betsy's itinerary to various and sundry Styli - I believe her plane is due in to Logan around suppertime on Tuesday, the 24th. The balance is shifting again...
mona
Friday, June 20, 2008 at 18:46:19 (PDT)

So, where is David now? Are we still expecting him Saturday afternoon in Northampton?
Paula
Friday, June 20, 2008 at 16:52:13 (PDT)

i hear from mona that he's a little under the weather and hoping to be here saturday during the day ...
athena
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 13:06:19 (PDT)

What's the latest Ping report?
Scott
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 12:36:01 (PDT)

yay celtics! yay boston! yay travelling to the west coast! yay dinner with mom and dad! thanks for everything ...
athena
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 06:03:38 (PDT)

Way to go, Celtics! Speaking about way to go, Athena is on her way gone to Massachusetts. It was great to have you here, Thene, Hurry Back!!! §
Steve
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 22:06:08 (PDT)

Why yes, Fargo is the target for tonight, for all of us keeping score at home.

What a lovely day I had! The weather was uncharacteristically gorgeous!! The company was lively and the conversation sparkling. I worked from home part of the day and partied with my family the rest of it! Steve gave me a Pike Place Market, local grown, out of this world with a riot of color bouquet! You should see it -- so big Miranda had to put a seat belt around it for the ride home!

Thanks for all the good wishes - with all of you pulling for me this is bound to be a fabulous year!!! Love ya muchly,
mona
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 07:31:05 (PDT)

Go Dave!!

That should put him around Fargo by tonight.
Scott
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 06:22:34 (PDT)

oh yeah and mona says to post that david is in miles city montana. go david! i'll be flying over you tomorrow night!
athena
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 19:36:56 (PDT)

well mona here i am in the next room from your birthday party wishing you happy birthday on the message board! it's the stylos way ... in attendance we have steve (master chef and planner), mona, mark, betsy, miranda, jerome, timmy, brooke, gillian and patrick. and me in the room with all my paintings checking my email. the entertainment (now that the red sox lost) is mario brothers on the big screen. the menu is steak and salad (paula - wish you were here!)(wish you were all here, but where would we all park?). weather:gorgeous. mona: also gorgeous. happy birthday, mone! this is our second birthday party in two days, last night aunt pat made us dinner and a birthday cake! may this be a year of joyous music and performance for you!
love,little sister
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 19:32:57 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Mona!

Hope you have a year of all things bright, beautiful, and wonderful!!!
Anne
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 17:36:03 (PDT)

go ahead Mona have a great birthday and year. You have my best wishes. And may a lot of great things come your way.
patera sou
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 17:17:20 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Mona!!! I hope that this is the best ever.
Steve
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 07:33:31 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, Mona. I thought hard and long about the best present I could send you for your birthday...and there she! Enjoy this day when all your wishes become reality. Love from the East Coast.
Big Sister Paula
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 07:27:54 (PDT)

Yay Mona!!! What a happenin' time of year for your family. Wish I were there or you were here to celebrate your birthday, but you're there, so I'll just say Yay Mona and have a happy birthday!!!
Scott
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 07:25:46 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to Mona!!! I hope the sun shines on you today and that the wind is at your back. And also at David's back as he wends his way this direction. Keep us informed of his progress (since he probably is not carrying a lap-top).
Enjoy your special day, daughter-o'-mine.
Mama
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 06:09:23 (PDT)

Congratulations Paul! You did it! Happy Day to all those wonderful fathers out there. Happy Trails to David Pingree, about to embark on a great motorcycle adventure. And a big HELLO to Mark M, down South. We are so happy to have you here with us.
GO CELTS!)
Paula
Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 08:48:07 (PDT)

Three cheers for the Y chromosone!Happy Fathers Day!
mark mclaughlin
Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 06:09:06 (PDT)

It was a funny, joyous and short (!) ceremony and Paul was at his ever-lovin' best!

Happy birthday wishes to our dear cousin (((Beverly))))
mona
Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 20:53:33 (PDT)

well i'm not sure if paul graduated, but i'm pretty sure groucho marx did! congratulations paul!
proud auntie athena
Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 13:17:49 (PDT)

Congratulations to Paul Pingree on the occasion of his graduation from high school! I would love to be there for the big event and the celebration afterwards.
Grandmother Ramona
Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 11:09:13 (PDT)

Absolutely!
Paula
Friday, June 13, 2008 at 12:47:46 (PDT)

I saw it, too! I came really close to switching to the Yankee's game in the 2nd quarter, and still wanted to check again today to make sure I was not dreaming! Now THAT was worth staying up for, right Paula?!?
Mark
Friday, June 13, 2008 at 08:49:12 (PDT)

Me!
mona
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 21:55:50 (PDT)

Who else was watching that oh so beautiful game tonight?
Paula
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 21:05:53 (PDT)

Hey Athena!! How was K.D. Lang??
mona
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 16:42:01 (PDT)

Yes, Paul is graduating on Saturday, and David is leaving out on Sunday, so any mid month celebrations for us will be crammed into a barbeque on the 14th -- all are welcome!

That includes you, Mr. Sun.
mona
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 07:49:43 (PDT)

I arrived back in Seattle safely, only to find that it was June-uary here. Left Northampton at 99 degrees, arrived in Seattle to a temp of 43. §
Steve
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 15:15:14 (PDT)

hello from beautiful rainy vancouver! people were swimming in the huge outdoor public pool (one of five) but they were wearing wetsuits! what a lovely city vancouver is, everyone should come! winter olympics, in '10, i hear. steve! i hope to see you soon, now that we're on the same coast, you too, mark! coming for paul's graduation barbecue?
athena
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 11:59:23 (PDT)

And thanks for having me, Northampton and Acton! It was nice to see everyone and get out of the cold rain that is Seattle for awhile. I'll be back in a month or two!!! Take care of each other and the place until then.
Steve
Monday, June 09, 2008 at 14:25:14 (PDT)

To those of us in seattle I want to say Thank You for letting us have Steven for a few days. We appreciate the joy he brings to us.
panagoitis
Monday, June 09, 2008 at 12:45:25 (PDT)

Yes, Happy Anniversary!! Happy Rain! Happy Celtics, but poor Paula who will hardly be able to get any sleep with all those late games, and poor Steve, who has been delegated to the guest room. Feel free to sleep in my room instead!
Mark
Friday, June 06, 2008 at 13:05:29 (PDT)

and happy birthday to mom and dad's marriage! you did good!
still athena
Friday, June 06, 2008 at 08:35:55 (PDT)

yes i'm here! now i'm up! northwest=still rainy, still lush, still feels great! dave's cooking me breakfast, mona's finishing up some work, paul's at school, mark's at steve's (hi mark!) (hi jerome!) plane ride especially gruelling (details on request) got here in kingston at 2 am (5 am according to my internal clock) so happy to be here! and we're keeping the east/west stylos ratio in balance, steve!
athena
Friday, June 06, 2008 at 08:34:34 (PDT)

Speaking of celebrating marriages, Happy Anniversary to the most amazing parents I know...MINE!

(And welcome and goodbye to Steve and Athena respectively)
Paula
Friday, June 06, 2008 at 08:09:57 (PDT)

That's funny, Athena's here! Likewise sleeping.
mona
Friday, June 06, 2008 at 07:35:28 (PDT)

Steve's here! Yup, he got in late and is sleeping in my guest room. Welcome back, Steve!
Scott
Friday, June 06, 2008 at 05:26:42 (PDT)

And now a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Paula and Mark. Live it up!
Ramona
Thursday, June 05, 2008 at 04:38:07 (PDT)

A very Happy Birthday to our very special aunt Patsy! The big 8-0 and going strong!!! Hope you are enjoying your abbreviated stay in North Seattle. Thanks for being our aunt!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 at 18:56:28 (PDT)

I do feel very honored, and very loved. It was a beautiful birthday weekend- with my fabulous family and lovely messages from all my absent brethren and sistren, summer breezes on the deck, flowers, balloons, great books, laughter and lobster! Life is indeed wonderous. Thank you all for being part of mine, and reminding me of what a gift I have.
Paulala
Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 07:13:29 (PDT)

Wow -- a record number of birthday check-ins!!

((((Paula)))) -- many many more happy birthdays to you!
mona
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 21:37:57 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Paulala !

I Hope you enjoy it, and i'm looking forward to seeing you this summer ! :]
Jerome
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 20:21:43 (PDT)

Way to go, Paulala! My guess is Gin and Tonic's, followed by lobster. You deserve it! See you in a few weeks.
Mark
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 19:57:49 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to Paula!!!

I hope your day has been fantastic so far, and your evening is even better! Scott and I will make sure to toast your birthday at dinner tonight.

Anne
Anne
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 14:11:53 (PDT)

happy birthday paula!
i will be there soon to help you celebrate!
on-her-way athena
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 12:50:19 (PDT)

hello Paulala.
Guess what?
its....... YOUR BIRTHDAYY!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYY !! hope u have lots of fun !!
=D

xx
Vanessa ! =D
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 10:27:13 (PDT)

Happy birthday to you Paula! I woke up this morning, realized it was my half birthday and that of coarse means it's your REAL birthday! It's a beautiful day here in Olympia and hopefully it's beautiful wherever you find yourself!
Betsy
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 09:25:23 (PDT)

Your birthday means a lot to all of us. And I hope you have the joy and great times I/we wish for you. patera sou.
paul
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 07:58:08 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to my oldest sister! To the glue that holds the family together. Have we told you lately that we love you? We'll see you in a few days - I'll be in Northampton on Thursday night and hopefully in Acton on Sunday. Thanks for being in our family...
Steve
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 06:41:16 (PDT)

Hip hip hooray and Happy Birthday to Paulala!! And such a nice day for a day off! Good for you. May all good things come your way...today and always!
Scott
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 06:38:13 (PDT)

Happy birthday to my amazing Mama, you just keep getting better and better!
Jessamyn
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 03:58:23 (PDT)

Here's an early morning HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Paula, who knows how to celebrate--anything! Especially birthdays. She's smart enough to take off from work on this, her special day, and to fill it with things she likes to do. Even the sun is smiling on you today, Paula, so smile right back and enjoy yourself. You are much loved.
Paula's Mama
Monday, June 02, 2008 at 03:16:17 (PDT)

What about those Celtics! And the really great part is that now we can get some sleep before the Finals. Sigh......
Paula
Friday, May 30, 2008 at 21:12:33 (PDT)

It is Wednesday morning and we are home from our 6 days in Kentucky. We had sunny and warm weather and it was a very good trip. We were Rex's first overnight guests and he was an excellent host. He and Gracie made us welcome, kept us busy and made sure we were over-fed. As always, it's good to be home. To you local family members: show up this evening for our usual Wednesday night get-together.
Ramona
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 04:39:32 (PDT)

Yes - welcome Evangelia!! From what I can see, you really haven't changed much at all!!

I tried to post a link to a photo of you in the Photos section, but apparently I broke some rules ... if you search you can find it though, under Photos, then under the link that says "A selected extract from the Helmans Archives."
mona
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 20:45:31 (PDT)

Welcome to the message board, Evangelia! I'm in the midwest (Minnesota) for a few days. If I had planned it better, maybe I'd drive over your way to see how much you have changed in these last 40 years or so...I'm glad to hear that you dodged the twisters!
Steve
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 19:41:43 (PDT)

Hello to the Stylos family,
I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend. We drove to Iowa to visit the area where Chuck's parents grew up. We had a great time and especially since we managed to avoid the tornadoes which devastated a couple of small towns near Des Moines.
Evangelia
Evangelia
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 19:22:08 (PDT)

ho hum another beautiful spring day ...
athena
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 08:09:43 (PDT)

Way to go! Is our own Jay Z going out rapping to celebrate?
Mark
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 15:49:53 (PDT)

(((((Beautiful Jessamyn)))

May you have an exceedingly happy birthday (remember to dodge the spankings) and a great year!! I'm imagining you celebrating in your most cool apartment!! Lots of love,
mona
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 13:50:43 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to Jessamyn! Even though Northhammpton will be a bit less crowded than usual with your grandparents on vacation, I hope there are plenty of people who love you that are around to make it a special day and a special year. See you in a few weeks!!!
Steve
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 06:21:18 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my most lovely Jessamyn Zoe. I remember well just moments over 28 years today....thank you for 28 years of joy, laughter, music, and never a dull moment. See you later today for your spankings.

Bon Voyage to Mom and Dad...have a great time in the Blue Grass State.

Oh, and go Celtics!
Mama Paula
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 02:59:43 (PDT)

I know what my dad is doing right now....

Good Luck Celts!
mona
Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 14:30:07 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to my Uncle Peter!! Hope this finds you in good health and good company - many happy returns of this day to you!
mona
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:18:30 (PDT)

La musique adoucit les meurses. Wish we could hear some of your music. May be soon on the Stylos.net? Have a great concert. Vanessa and Sophie
Vanessa and Sophie
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 10:22:37 (PDT)

It worked -- I didn't break a leg OR a pick! Of course I don't use a pick, and if you knew how thick bass picks are, you wouldn't have worried. Not that you were worried. Anyway, I had a lot of fun - the brothers showed up along with a coworker and my good buddy Sam.

Best of all - the warm weather is returning to Seattle today at LONG last!!
mona
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 10:05:47 (PDT)

No, don't break a leg, or a guitar pick, break a record. Or MAKE a record.
Ramona
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 16:07:19 (PDT)

Go Mona! Can't wait to hear all about it!
Paula
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 15:58:51 (PDT)

Good luck Mona! Break a leg! Or at least a guitar pick!
Scott
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 15:17:10 (PDT)

Big show at Bid Daddy's tonight -- wish me luck!
mona
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:26:48 (PDT)

I figured I'd save one for when my dear mother awoke anew. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY !!!
Mark
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 23:16:27 (PDT)

My thanks to all of you for being part of a great Mother's Day. It was a wonderful day with flea market shopping, brunch (which I didn't cook) and gardening (which I didn't do). How come I'm so lucky?
Mama
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 18:44:31 (PDT)

Happy Mother's Day to all of the great Mothers in Stylosland! Where would we be without you? I guess we wouldn't even be without you!!! I hope it is bright and sunny everywhere...§
Steve
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 10:20:00 (PDT)

Well, mama, are you getting your breakfast in bed? ... I suppose it's a bit late for that now. I hope you have a lovely sunny day on this Mother's Day. I love you so much,
mona
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 08:40:18 (PDT)

Happy Belated Birthday to Uncle Peter and Aunt Naki. Time for a big family party, don't you think? Looking forward to seeing you...whenever and wherever!
Paula
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 07:54:06 (PDT)

Have a rousing 85th Peter and my you have a healthy year ahead! We are expecting JH home from J'lem on the 27th and we will celebrate his B'day then.
Barbara
Friday, May 09, 2008 at 18:47:09 (PDT)

OK, that was silly...

Happy Birthday, Naki! May you have a happy year to come!

And the same to Alex's boys, who must be teenagers by now, anyhow!
mona
Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 14:00:21 (PDT)

Please! Someone! Take a picture of Buddy spanking Naki for me!!

:)
mona
Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 13:29:03 (PDT)

happy birthday Naki. I will be in conneticut next week to give you your spankings.
panagoitis
Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 12:19:19 (PDT)

well as some of you know i went to kansas last week and i visited one of our old favorite cousins, the lovely evangelia! (she goes by angela now, but we're still allowed to use the more greek name) any way she was so happy to be in touch, fed my friends and i a huge greek meal, made us laugh ... she has a great husband and two kids ( i met amy, the elder, as beautiful as her mom(!)) and seemed ready to hear from any and all relatives. email me if you want her contact information .... so thank you uncle peter!
athena
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 06:45:22 (PDT)

Yeah - what she said!! I'm working in building 40, Jeff, right near your old stomping grounds. Hope the studying is going well - maybe you'll stop in and see us on the way to ((((Hawaii)))).

Happy Derby Day!
mona
Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 09:06:21 (PDT)

Happy Day After Your Birthday to Jeff, wherever he may be!!!!!!

Anne
Anne
Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 06:09:37 (PDT)

Houston, Hawaii, Massachusetts? What a Birthday Party! Go Jeff, Go !!!
Mark
Friday, May 02, 2008 at 20:21:45 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Jeff! This begins the three weeks that we are the same age. I miss you at the kids table.
Jessamyn
Friday, May 02, 2008 at 17:13:35 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to our eldest grandson. I hope you're planning a trip to Massachusetts soon. Have a great day and year.
Ramona
Friday, May 02, 2008 at 17:11:43 (PDT)

A big Happy Birthday to Jeffrey, who I believe is in Houston this weekend visiting a friend. I hope they show you some Texas-style hospitality, and they don't spank too hard.
Scott
Friday, May 02, 2008 at 16:03:23 (PDT)

Happy Jeffrey Day!!! We miss you out her, JS, almost time for a west coast visit, I'd say. You should stop here on your way to Hawaii!!! See you this summer, I hope. §
Steve
Friday, May 02, 2008 at 15:05:27 (PDT)

So glad to hear it Melissa.....expect me shortly!

Let me see if this works for Jeffrey. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFFREY, also far away...in Pennsylvania. What wonderful plans have you made for this wonderful day? And just what are you up to? I remember when....
Paula
Friday, May 02, 2008 at 09:17:33 (PDT)

Hi everyone, and thank you for the birthday messages! I hade a lovely birthday in hawaii, spent some of it on the beach, and riding my bike and just hanging out. I miss everyone, and keep hopeing that someday Someone will come and visit me. It is really really beautiful here, and the weather is great...well it rains pretty often, but it's still great.

Happy spring!!

aloha
Melissa
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 11:54:44 (PDT)

Aloha Melissa!!!

Meli Kelikimaka!! ... no, that's wrong.

Can you tell just how jealous I am!?! Hope you have a great year. Lots of love,
mona
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 20:28:07 (PDT)

Birthday wishes, Melissa! I am remembering 20 years ago today when we first said Hello to you, shortly after 3:00 pm. We would all love to have some words from you about what it's like, living in Hawaii. So, hit Add a Message and talk to us. We miss you around here.
Grandmother Ramona
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 18:10:34 (PDT)

Hawaii? Still? Or again? Anyways ... GO GIRL GO, and Happy Birthday, too. And way to go, Alex, too! Happies all around!
Mark
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 16:48:56 (PDT)

May I also wish for you a very happy birthday and also a good year. your grandfather who misses you.
panagoitis
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 13:49:05 (PDT)

A very happy birthday to Melissa! I remember a wise Hawaiin cabdriver's response to the question "What is the best time to be in Hawaii?" He said "Between the ages of 19 and 23". Melissa seems to have hit it right on the button. Hope you are having fun and not missing the homeland too much.
Steve
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:44:02 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to Liss out there in the Pacific ocean. (hopefully not actually in the ocean). Let's see, 6 hours earlier than east coast time....3:30 in the morning...I'm guessing you're still asleep. (or still awake, depending on last night's activities).

I guess we're going to have to update the picture of you holding the little bunny one of these days. Our little Liss is all grown up!

And Happy Birthday to Alex Stylos the elder also!
Scott
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:45:41 (PDT)

Hau`oli Lā Hānau to Melissa!!!!!!!

Hope you have a great day! I saw the pictures of your new motorcycle, nice gift you gave yourself. Enjoy it!

Aloha!

Anne
Anne
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:29:53 (PDT)

HAPPY MELISSA'S BIRTHDAY! (I am yelling so you can hear me all the way over the sea). I hope you are having (will have? already had?) a wonderful birthday. We miss you and are eager to hear about your adventures. Do tell!
Paula
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 05:31:09 (PDT)

Not that I'm aware of, Petra.

Paula, I had to laugh when I read your last post because we were in the middle of another freak snow/hailstorm!!
mona
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 10:01:32 (PDT)

Does anybody know if Commissionar D.B.S.G. Stylos named in a studentbook of Delft, has any reation with your family?
Petra Notenboom
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:42:15 (PDT)

I hope you all had (and enjoyed) the amazing week-end we had here on the East Coast. And a three day week-end as well! Life does not get much better than this.
Paula
Monday, April 21, 2008 at 15:40:53 (PDT)

swirly curvy...I wish I could edit my messages.

Anyone in the Seattle area in the middle of may -- alert!! My band (The Overheads) will be playing in Woodinville at 9PM, Thursday May 15 at Big Daddy's Place.
mona
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 13:57:21 (PDT)

...and the folks hawking swirly curby helium balloons for a quarter.

And breathing in the helium and talking like Donald Duck. Or trying to :)
mona
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 13:54:01 (PDT)

My sympathies, Mona, for having to endure more snow! I guess you don't want to hear about our 80 degree weather. It even got us out for some window washing. Monday should be about perfect for the Boston Marathon, with just enough clouds to keep the runners from over-heating. I would like to be there watching it all from our spot on Heartbreak Hill.
Ramona
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 13:04:58 (PDT)

Well I do believe spring has come and gone here -- last Saturday it was 80 degrees and Ping was mowing the lawn and we grilled swordfish. This morning there's snow on the ground. What in the world is going on?!?!
mona
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 08:14:29 (PDT)

and another beautiful spring day! not quite as warm but nice and sunny ... i'm hoping to ride my bike to work one of these fine days ...
athena
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 07:26:26 (PDT)

What a glorious Spring day today. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did. Almost makes winter worth it.
Paula
Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 18:50:20 (PDT)

Mark!! I had a dream about you last night ... we were at a party at the Stylos house, and there was no cheese or chocolate, so we hopped in a car and went down to the local cheese and chocolate shop ... it was actually quite funny and I'm sure I can't do it justice with words. Then I thought I'd post about it, but that everyone would think I was weird (duh!).

Week 3 of work is done and I'm in a fine Friday night mood. We've been promised a warm mid-spring weekend and I'm almost done with the taxes!! And the 150 pages of reading about/from Sir Isaac Newton that needs to be done by Monday, so I guess life is pretty fine.

Love to all - what's up?!
mona
Friday, April 11, 2008 at 20:25:13 (PDT)

Sitting around having a little souvlaki,listening to the ballgame. Where's Harry Agganis when you need him? Bottom of the 4th-nothinnothin-hoping evryone is doing great!
mark mclaughlin
Friday, April 11, 2008 at 17:18:04 (PDT)

I visited connecticut yesterday to see Naki who was in a rehabilitation facility She had had a knee replacement an allowed as she felt a thousand percent better. All in all it was a good visit and I am so glad I went. As I left she asked me to remember her to all here. So consider that done Peter and lee were also in good spirits. Panos
paul
Friday, April 11, 2008 at 14:27:02 (PDT)

So, I was doing a little Googling, and I came across the following statement. I'll leave it to you to find a translation:

"Systemprogrammierer in Herford war der legendδre Paul Stylos, der von der Fa. Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) als MUMPS-Entwicklungshelfer nach Deutschland geschickt worden war."

...legendary indeed. :)
mona
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 10:11:57 (PDT)

And a very special birthday to Patrice Helmar. We never knew a lot about you except when your dad would take you with him on long trips. We would like to know how time pases for you and the rest of your family. If you should happen on to this message Please let us know. Panagiotis
paul
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 09:44:05 (PDT)

Really, REALLY tired I guess.

:)

Welcome home Ana!
mona
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 12:19:23 (PDT)

hello everyone,
i'm home safe and sound and tired.
:D
anana
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 19:36:02 (PDT)

Thanks, Ana, for checking in. I was thinking about you and wondering if you had arrived home. I would like to hear about your week abroad.
Ramona
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 18:35:07 (PDT)

hello everyone,
i'm home safe and sound and tired.
:D
anana
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 18:29:45 (PDT)

hello out there in stylosville! hope pam had a good birthday! we had fun having family night in leverett, at the prototype of my new house. Feels like spring outside ...
athena
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 08:46:24 (PDT)

Way to go Pam !!! Another 21st birthday!
Mark
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 20:19:59 (PDT)

And Happy Birthday from Seattle, Pam. Last time we saw you on your birthday, you were fourteen! You've earned lots and lots of spankings since then!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 16:15:36 (PDT)

And from me too; HAPPY PAM DAY! We are so lucky to have you in our family. Hope you are having a great day, in anticipation of a great year.
Paula
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 14:10:10 (PDT)

Yay Pam! I hope you have some great unexpected joys this year, and quiet contentment as well! Thanks for being so ...Pam!
athena
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 11:29:30 (PDT)

Pam ! I want to thank you for the Many good memories of the past. Then I want to wish the building of many good memorie of the future. All this trnslates to have a wonderful birthday and year. your Panos
paul
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 10:08:38 (PDT)

Hey Pam!!! Hope you have a great birthday -- in your honor David and I will be seeing Eddie (solo) tonight. Wish you could be there with us. In any case - may you have a year full of health, happiness and the company of the ones who love you so much -- and that includes me!!
mona
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 09:32:32 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to Pam! I hope you have a great year.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 07:29:08 (PDT)

Go M's!!
mona
Monday, March 31, 2008 at 12:48:46 (PDT)

By now, Ana should just about be touching down in France. She'll be spending her spring break there. And she picked a good time to go, it's been cold and wintery here. We even had some snow that stuck on Saturday. And just when I was starting to miss Rochester! Otherwise things are going well. I get stronger every day and am working more and more. Jerome has started playing baseball and Mark and I are going to the Mariners opening day in a few hours. A sure sign that spring is right around the corner!!! §
Steve
Monday, March 31, 2008 at 10:30:23 (PDT)

I keep looking at the message board and I see pictures of vanessa and jerome. I always hope to hear a few words from them and maybe some day I will. As for me I am hoping for a 60 degree day so I can start my yard duty. I did drive the bus the other day and it started right up and kept on trucking just fine. It kept asking me where is jerome and vanessa but alas I had no answer. keep well!! PS
paul
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 18:12:00 (PDT)

YES! I say a HUNDRED cheers for Vanessa. Please tell us all about the victory.
Paulala
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 08:06:11 (PDT)

Three cheers for Vanessa!
Ramona
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 06:42:05 (PDT)

Vanessa has made my day by winning the Antibes Football Championship. Happy Easter to all of you.
Sophie
Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:15:10 (PDT)

Vanessa has made my day by winning the Antibes Football Championship. Happy Easter to all of you.
Sophie
Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:15:00 (PDT)

I think it was too much lapin etoufee.
mark
Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:03:25 (PDT)

Oops. Did I jinx them?
Paula
Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 05:33:52 (PDT)

Hey Paula- What happened? Somebody got stung tonight! Bonzi and Happy Easter to all.
mark mclaughlin
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 19:38:57 (PDT)

HURRAY FOR MONA! Enjoy the best week-end of all: when you don't have to worry about not having a job, but you don't yet have the worries of the job! On top of that you have SPRING, a full moon, Easter week-end, and the amazing Celtics. And of course your most wonderful and loving family. Well done.
Paula
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 04:57:36 (PDT)

Congratulations, Mona. Now you've got 3 days to get everything done that you've been putting off. It's sounds like a very interesting job. Good for you!
Ramona
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 18:12:54 (PDT)

So, to continue with the food theme ... David and I indulged in corned beef and cabbage, soda bread and salmon, Guiness, Jameson and all things Hibernian.

All that in celebration of, well, yes, St. Patrick, but also of my new job, which I start on Monday. This is an open-ended contract at Microsoft working on automation of International testing, so it should be very interesting and rewarding for me. Another perk is it will allow me enough flexibility to continue with my studies. Which means, come the fall, there will be 4 Washington Pingrees in college at the same time! Hooray!
mona
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 07:57:30 (PDT)

What does the young madamoiselle eat these days? Brie? Creme brulee? Champagne?? ...I'm thinking of having all three myself today! Yum!
mona
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 09:20:32 (PDT)

Vanessa, did you know that Albert Einstein was also born on March 14th? If he were still living he would be 129 years old!
Ramona
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 06:28:34 (PDT)

Thannk you everyone !!!
=D
=D

I had fun on my birthday and ate a lot !!!!
It was cool!!

Vanessa !!!!!
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 02:17:04 (PDT)

Yes, from all of us in Seattle!! I know you're off and running on your next year by now, but the Pingree branch wishes you all the best for the coming year, and many happy returns of the day,

(((((Vanessa!!!))))))
mona
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 20:31:03 (PDT)

Bon Anniversaire, Vanessa!!! All of us in Seattle miss you very much, are thinking of you this special day, and hope that you come back and see us very soon! Our house is always warmer when filled with your giggles and laughter. §
Steve
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 15:01:28 (PDT)

More of the same good wishes from me, too, Vanessa. Do let us know what you did to make this day special, and tell us what you hope the next 365 days will bring. We think about you and talk about you more than you would believe.
The Grandmother
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12:22:53 (PDT)

vanessa! i hope you have some lovely birthday magic today and good things to eat!
athenessa
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:06:29 (PDT)

VANESSESSA! Wow, your birthday is already half over there, but it has only just begun here. So, how are you celebrating? Tell us all about it. We will all be celebrating with you in our hearts here in Massachusetts. I wish you a very wonderful VANESSA DAY!
Love from auntie Paulala
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 04:36:58 (PDT)

To my lovely Vanessa, I wish the happiest of birthdays.
Vanessa, you are the GREATEST !!!
Papa
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 00:50:54 (PDT)

Vanessa I hope you read this when you wake up in the morning because i want to wish you a very happy birthday. I really miss communicating with you but that wont stop me from hoping you have a wonderful birthday. grandfather
paul
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 19:20:32 (PDT)

maple walnut! that's the flavor i forgot!
athena
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 09:35:23 (PDT)

Make mine Maple Walnut!! ... the only thing I neglected to get around to on my last trip back east.

I did take a walk-about day in Newton, and it's still reverberating in my mind. I went down Squirrel Lane and up Greycliff. There's still a gas lamp on the street in front of the LeCoque's house. The lawn jockey is gone from the house on Bishopsgate, though. :)
mona
Monday, March 10, 2008 at 14:02:24 (PDT)

thanks for the lovely birthday wishes ... you guys sure know how to make me feel like a celebrity ... yay for rainy spring! yay for mark allan cooking for us at mom and dad and scott's house! yay for finally getting through twelve containers of ice cream (by may?) !
athena
Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 15:21:14 (PST)

Congratulations to Paul! How exciting...for you and Betsy. And good luck to you, Mona. Let us know how it works out for you.

Rain here in the great Northeast. At least it melts the snow. How is your rain-soaked yard/driveway, Scott? Room for one or two more tonight?
Paula
Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 04:00:14 (PST)

Well, last week I meant to post "Happy Fifth Friday in February" -- but of course got sidetracked.

Now we're into March and things are looking up around here: Paul was accepted at Evergreen and is totally looking forward to it. I had a great job interview, and if it all works out, it looks like a really great/interesting opportunity for me - with no obligatory 365 day end-date. Woooo hooooo!
mona
Friday, March 07, 2008 at 12:53:51 (PST)

So, I believe right now my beautiful Athena is celebrating in true style - what else?

(((('Thene)))) -- you continue to amaze me with your grace and love and wisdom and most of all your huge, loving heart. Thank you thank you for all you do for me! And my wish for you is that you have a happy happy year being Athena Kandis - as only you know how!! Cheers!
mona
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 17:34:40 (PST)

I guess Athena did not see her shadow then, and brings us spring! Hurray Athena! Three Cheers for Athena!
Hip Hip Hurray!
Hip Hip Hurray!
Hip Hip Hurray!
Mark
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 10:42:47 (PST)

Happy Birthday, Athenakimou!!! I hope this party is as good as always and that this is the best year of your life. Enjoy the company, the food, music and dance!!!
Steve
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 10:18:55 (PST)

HAPPY ATHENA DAY! This day truly marks the end of a dark winter and the beginning of all things beautiful...like our littlest sister Athena. HURRAY! I cannot wait to eat ice cream sundaes with you tonight to celebrate.

In other news, welcome home to Mom, glad the Mariners have you to cheer them on Steve, and hope your re-entry to real life was painless, Mona.
Paula
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 03:31:31 (PST)

I am back in MA after my two week vacation in the warm sunshine. It was a wonderful vacation and the flight home was uneventful, the way I like it. It was great to see Steve looking so well and happy.
I was met in Hartford by Paul and Athena in the first hour of Athena's birthday. Happy birthday, Athena! And now to bed...
Ramona
Monday, March 03, 2008 at 22:55:08 (PST)

Well, I had a wonderful time in Mexico - the more I go there the more I like it. And from old friends to family, I'm now in Arizona with Mom (for 14 more hours), Patsy and Ken. Off to start spring training tomorrow (I sure hope I make the team) by seeing the Cubs and Mariners. It's easy to forget that it's been a long cold winter while surrounded by warm sun and baseball. Too bad we have a few months left before it all makes its way north. Sorry I missed Paula, but it was sure nice to see everyone in Rochester. Until next time....
Steve
Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 22:15:53 (PST)

More snow,huh? Tell me again, why are we living in such a climate? I'm trying not to mention how perfect the weather is here in Arizona today. Ken is taking tickets at the baseball stadium.
We miss you here, Paula, for our Joker games. And Paul, you'd love the juice from the oranges in Marion's yard. I'll be on my way east on Monday. In time for Athena's birthday.
Ramona
Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 09:31:43 (PST)

Spring like, eh? It was 1 degree here this morning. And we are expecting 6-10 nches of snow tonight. We miss you already, Mona. It was wonderful to see you. Oh, and Mom: soak up the sun while you can! You too, Steve...or are you back in Seattle already?
Paula
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 15:10:32 (PST)

I'm safely home. Enjoying a sunny spring like day - the crocuses are up!

It was the practically perfect vacation for me (with the major oversight of missing mom). I have very distinct memories of Dad picking me up, then Dad waving goodbye ... all so fast.

I'll post more after I've unpacked. Somehow, unpacking after a trip is always a pleasing activity for me.
mona
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:53:57 (PST)

It was so much a great feeling to pick up mona last week as she flew in to Boston. But today it was so sad to make the same trip as she disapeared to get on maybe the same airplane so she could make her way back. It was great to have here here and it felt like very much 30 or 40 years ago as she,scott, and athena entertained each other. Glad I could experience that again and perhaps it will still happen again. PS
paul
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 18:15:20 (PST)

Happy trails, Mona! It was nice to see you!
Scott
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 09:50:09 (PST)

LOL~ Bon voyage to me - catch you on the flip side.
mona
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 09:20:48 (PST)

hmmm i guess my period key is broken and everything comes out with an exclamation point at the end!
athena
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 09:44:26 (PST)

i just had a phone call from mona who was at mason-rice ...everything is so small! she did say that they had put fences along side the brook which seems a shame for the kids, it was so fun to jump over it! and brook-tag, as mona was remembering was such a fun way to get good exercise! oh the poor children of today ... so that's my check in from mona's back-east vacation, wish we were there! -- and to mark mcLAUGHlin, thanks for the stories! it's fun hearing from you! i love stories about the treasured (and safely survived) past ... as you can see above
athena
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 09:42:57 (PST)

Home again, home again, jiggity jig.
Paula
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 18:35:53 (PST)

So Im watching McNeil/leher tonight and they're doing a wonderful story on the NY Philharmonic in Pyongpang NKorea. And suddenly I was nostalgic for a summer afternoon and young Mark and I fixing a motor scooter and the next thing I know I'm in the West Newton hoosegow for a library of traffic citations. And who dropped a dime on me?? St. Michael Dukakis'(I can hear the Ionian sighs)father-in-law-1st chair and concert master for the Boston Pops.
OOPAH!!!
mark mclaughlin
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 16:52:10 (PST)

Er, maybe I should have said frosting instead of icing ... snow here in Acton and Paula stuck on the ground in New Jersey. :(
mona
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 15:52:24 (PST)

AND, then it was Donna Jean and the Tricksters at the Iron Horse with Scott -- fun music, good spirit, then a nice walk home (how great to be able to walk home from a concert!) to find Dad's custard pie!! What have I done to deserve all this?!?!

Now to Paula's house for the icing on the cake of my vacation!!
mona
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 07:44:36 (PST)

well i'm reporting from mona's vacation ... i know i've been enjoying it! she picked a good weekend to be here ... cj's fiftieth birthday party (the stylos's won doorprize for most family members attending (and it was a crowded field!) and the next day a truly wonderful brunch at jessamyn's and painting birthday invitations (look for yours in the mail soon!) and then the Really Big Show which had some real talent this year (i can't believe we've had the fourth sunday in february already) mona and dad went to see peter yesterday then the athena portion of the visit wound up with a low key dinner of mac and tuna and cheese last night. now mona and dad are on their way to paula's (welcome home paula!) i'm glad we had such a good time on your vacation, mona! come again!
athena
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 07:40:54 (PST)

It's good to read about all the adventures (and misadventures) of family members.
From Brussels to Mexico to somewhere in the snow.
Paula and I are enjoying Arizona and Pat and Ken. The weather has been coolish but today it is sunny and getting warmer all the time. I'm happy to be missing the latest snowstorm in Massachusetts. Enough is enough. Keep checking in, everybody, family and others.
Ramona
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 08:29:12 (PST)

Hooray for Intrepid Vanessa and Patient Jerome!

Some of us are not exactly on the move, but SNOWBOUND!!. I, for one, am thrilled. It did put the kay-bosh (sp?) on some of my plans, but opens up room for new plans!

I'm having a really great vacation filled with all the things I've longed for - time with family, the sound of blue-jays, a snowstorm, reading, singing, lounging in the claw-foot tub! More fun on tap - going to the Iron Horse for some live music on Monday, then a couple of days at Paula's house where I hope to cater to her after-work and dinner whims. Love to all,
mona
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 06:47:44 (PST)

Vanessa is still in Brussels as her flight was cancelled she managed on her own to get onto another flight. Well done, to her. She should get here this afternoon (French time). Steven, should not you still be resting? Already on the move? Thanks to you and Mark. Jιrτme had one of the best day of his life, not only did he ski but he got what he has wanted and waited so patiently for such a long time!!! So, with kids so happy I can only be happy now. As for Vanessa, she will be starting to work for a week as part of her school program next Monday. Is she going to wear a skirt or a dress??? Thanks to all of you. Love.
Sophie
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 05:36:04 (PST)

Hey Steve, I am so happy you are in the sunshine. If anyone deserves it this year, YOU do.
Paula
Friday, February 22, 2008 at 20:56:51 (PST)

And I am in Mexico for five or six days. Ah, the Sun! And yes, it does seem that the family is on the move again....
Steve
Friday, February 22, 2008 at 16:13:34 (PST)

Vanessa is on her way, expected to arrive in Nice at 11:20 A.M. on American Airlines Flight 7761 from Brussels.
Mark
Friday, February 22, 2008 at 08:20:17 (PST)

LOL @ the Patsy and Paula Winning Team!!

Happy Eclipsing Moon to all! ((((Dancing Goats))))
mona
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 19:21:04 (PST)

Goat Dancing Tonight!!! Bleat there or bleat square!BYO telescope.
mark mclaughlin
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 16:18:59 (PST)

Here we are (Mom and I) in Arizona. Cacti and sunshine. Had a lovely swim today, and then moved on to the hot tub. This is living. Patsy and Ken are wonderful hosts. By the way, when the four of us played Joker last night, the Patsy and Paula team won. Twice.
Paula
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 15:04:46 (PST)

YAY MONA! YAY VACATION!
ATHENA
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 12:40:05 (PST)

Well, first full day of (the rest of my life??) vacation here. Yesterday morning I arrived at the airport 2.75 hours early, and good thing I did, because in reality I was 21.25 hour late ... seems my reservation was actually for Monday. As you can imagine, my heart just sank, and I was scolding myself up and down. Lucky for me, the person who could make it all right (customer service supervisor) was there at the time, waved his magic wand and - I was on my way again, for the mere charge of 2 dollars and 50 cents. Phew!!

The trip from the airport went more smoothly: we took our time, had our patience intact during the rush hour commute, let this last minute merger in front of us, then, when we got to the toll booth, we found she had paid our fare for us!! When does that ever happen???

Got to Northampton in time for a nice late supper with Jess at the Blue Bonnet Diner, watched a snow squall swirl by the window, then back to the house for a Celtics game and a nice relaxing bath in the claw foot tub.

May you all have such happy, peace filled days!!
mona
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 07:53:47 (PST)

peace in, ping ... thanks for lending us mona ... happy traveling and visiting, everybody,sounds like stylos nation is on the move again
athena
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 12:46:54 (PST)

Mona's flight left at 8:45 a.m. pacific time, this morning. She should be in around 5. Our trip was uneventful to the airport, except for a comet streaking across the sky as we crossed the puget sound at 5:30 this morning from the Bainbridge Island ferry boat. I take this as a sign of a good trip for Mona, and lots of happy memories.

Peace out,
Ping
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 08:58:49 (PST)

Mona! Have you left? When do you get here? Be sure to wave to Mama and Yaya if you see them in the air and call me when you arrive. I will be stopping at Stately Stylos Manor probably a little after 7:00 PM Hope to see you then and there. Happy travels. Oh and to anyone concerned about Mama on her long solo flight, her indelicate fall during the last snowstorm is finaly paying off. As she will need to walk around frequently, she got moved from the middle to an aisle in the exit row. Yeaaaaaaaa! I'll be waiting to hear that everyone has arrived safely.
Jessamyn
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 07:27:30 (PST)

Well, today, Miranda was my Athena ... that is: she made me go out into the garage and make decisons about all these boxes and bags of stuff!!! We had a full load that went to Goodwill and a half load that went to the dump and my oh my!!! How wonderful to make progress on that front -- Miranda is my hero!!

I'm making a quick trip to Massachusetts, leaving on Tuesday next.

Looking forward to some time with friends and family, and soon -- SPRING!!
mona
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 20:33:23 (PST)

Yum! Glad you celebrated in style. What are the rest of you out in Seattle doing? Venessa? Jerome? Mark? Steve? Ana? Paul? David? Miranda? Anybody?
Paula
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 08:44:49 (PST)

Try alder planked salmon and a truly kickin' band! Had a great time - got home at 2:30 in the morning ... ay ay ay!
mona
Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 08:56:42 (PST)

Me too! Happy Anniversary to Mona and David. I'm thinking steaks on the grill and a bottle of something nice. Enjoy each other on your own special day.
Paula
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 14:41:20 (PST)

Happy Anniversary to BOTH of my Beloveds, Mona and David. How long has it been now? You are a remarkable couple. Pop a cork and celebrate.
Ma and Ma-in-law
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 13:48:31 (PST)

Happy anniversary to my beloved ((((David))))! All my love,
mona
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 12:04:52 (PST)

hello Mark M. yes I am still shaking. In fact I have a part time job as the stylos taxi driver. So if you decide to come north for a spell, I will be glad to pick you up and deliver you. In any event take good care of yourself. PS
buddy
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 08:53:42 (PST)

Vanessessa! I am so glad you made it back to the US of A, even if I do not get to see you. Hope you have a great time. And Steve and Mark, how did you find things in Seattle? A little different than Minnessota? Settling in? Must feel odd to not be 6 feet from each other at all times. Time to think about spring, though once again we are having snow here. (sigh) On to Spring Training!
Paulala
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 13:06:37 (PST)

Welcome back, Vanessa!! We need a get-together, methinks.
mona
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 09:33:31 (PST)

I made it to Seattle !!!!!!
Vanessa
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 00:43:50 (PST)

It's so nice to be back in the balmy Puget Sound! We had a nice visit today from Mona and David. Thanks to all of those who have provided support, cards, letters, emails, phone calls, gifts and visits over the last few months. It's great to know that I have such a good support system in place! Now on to the next chapter!!! §
Steve
Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 22:12:49 (PST)

Vanessa is the happiest one right now: on her way to Seattle through London and Dallas. She should be arriving Saturday night that is pacific time. Hope she feels better since she was sick all night and before departure. Have a wonderful time.
Sophie
Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 04:35:39 (PST)

We made it home!
Tomorrow sounds good, Mona, come on over!
Mark
Friday, February 08, 2008 at 23:03:12 (PST)

A little birdy told me the Brothers Stylos were at the Chicago airport, ready to head home, at long last.

Safe travels, boys - hope to see you soon - maybe tomorrow??
mona
Friday, February 08, 2008 at 17:20:18 (PST)

BON VOYAGE to Steve and Mark! I Bet it will feel good to get back home!
Scott
Friday, February 08, 2008 at 08:21:36 (PST)

Today is Steve's BIG DAY! I am so happy you get to go home today, Steve, and I hope it is 70 degrees and sunny in Seattle...could you work on that, Mona?
Paula
Friday, February 08, 2008 at 05:00:05 (PST)

hmm, you may be right about which mark. We're rich in marks! spring is here, if you think spring-snow!
athena
Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 07:42:25 (PST)

LOL! I just assumed that last post was by Mark S.

Is it spring yet???
mona
Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 16:56:05 (PST)

we like mark mclaughlin so much that we let him stay on top for days. wouldn't it be fun to visit him in new orleans, now that it's quieted down a bit? STEVE! going home in two days? hope everything's going well out there, and every where else in stylos nation. family dinner tonight!
athena
Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 08:17:35 (PST)

Make that crow pie!
mark
Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 19:11:15 (PST)

Mona, the feed bag? Italian sausage. Speaking of bags and what's in them- I would say tonights game fits the description-despite Eli- who is a really nice kid. Mardi Gras ad nauseum down thisaway. Can't wait for Lent!Hey Buddy-what's shaking?
mark mclaughlin
Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 15:51:56 (PST)

I thought the real question was: what are you munching on while watching The Game today?
mona
Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 12:03:19 (PST)

The real question is, did he see his shadow? (And Steve, six more days to go! Hurray!)
Paula
Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 18:16:25 (PST)

Happy Groundhog's Day, everybody - especially my late grandfather!!!
Steve
Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 15:27:50 (PST)

I remember you, Melya!! We're almost the same age. I'll drop you an email...
mona
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 07:39:59 (PST)

Hello Stylos clan. This is Melya, daughter of Harry Stylos, of Lowell, then of California. Dad died in 1996, so I'm looking for the relatives that knew me long ago (when I was 17, which was 30 years ago!), in the Boston area. My email is melya.stylos@gmail.com.
Melya Stylos
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 17:14:23 (PST)

rain in massachusetts -- feels like spring (at least until tonight when it goes down to single digits)
athena
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10:18:57 (PST)

Hi 'thene!

I just found an email from you that ended up in my spam filter. Thanks for thinking of me ... will try to get a reply into the mail today.

Happy Birthday wishes to cousin (((Leo))) -- even if he isn't reading here!
mona
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10:55:49 (PST)

silly you -- hi mona!
athena
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10:50:29 (PST)

silly you -- hi mona!
athena
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10:50:22 (PST)

And Ana, too!!! ... silly me.
mona
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 12:35:32 (PST)

Well we had a mini-blizzard overnight and woke up to find a half foot of snow and the sun shining. Well, we woke up before the sun actually arose, but you know what I mean. Happy snow day for Paul and Jerome!!
mona
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 12:05:45 (PST)

Home again, home again, jiggety jig. Jess has strep, but me, I am safely in Acton watching the snow fly. Sigh.
Paula
Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 13:55:32 (PST)

Get well wishes for ((((Jessamyn)))) and ((((Patsy)))) -- two of my favorite people. And both Gemini's ... hmmmmm
mona
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 19:17:10 (PST)

It's been rainy and blustery here in Santa Cruz, but nothing like Rochester! I complain if it gets below 40 degrees, I'm such a wimp. I've been at my new job for 3 weeks now, using my new GPS to find the homes of all my patients scattered around Monterey County. Steve, it does my heart good to know you've got siblings around, and that you're getting out and about. My mom (Patsy) spent a few days in the hospital in Arizona with a bad case of pneumonia. But she got very good care and is now back in her rental house, on oxygen and various meds for the time being, but feeling much better. Whew! Stay warm, you all!
Kathi (Kate) Layne
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 10:05:17 (PST)

Greetings from Tequesta, Florida, where the weather is nothing like Minnesota. Paula and Athena, I'm glad to know that you had a good trip home, and sorry to hear that Jess is sick! We (Jill, Don and I) had a fun evening of Rummikub and Quiddlers and now I'm looking forward to a long walk this afternoon among the palm and banyan trees. I would wish for everyone enduring a long New England (or Minnesotan) winter a week in Florida with good friends. Love to all.
Ramona
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 07:28:18 (PST)

1/25/08: Final Report. Yesterday we braved the cold (Mark, Athena and I) and walked the block to the underground walking tunnel. We took out own tour of the shops, the clinics, the hotels etc.. Then we got to meet Steve's amazing doctor, and watched his antibiotic infusion. Athena and I then got our blood drawn. (Later we found out that my label had fallen off so I got to do it again!). But Athena had even more fun because they treated her to a 24 hour pee collection. She became very attached to her bottle. We topped this off with a trip to the Outback (thank you, Steve) which was very delicious. After another evening of family tv time, Athena and I returned to the hotel for a night of tv in bed. This morning we had our final jacuzzi, hurried off to stop by the clinic, pick up Mark, and head to the airport. Our trip home was much simpler than our trip there. Now I am back at Jessamyn's...who is sick in bed. I will play nurse tonight and be back in Acton tomorrow. This trip reminded me of how grateful I am for all of my siblings. Love to you all!
Paula
Friday, January 25, 2008 at 19:04:20 (PST)

By now, Paula and Athena should be on their way from Chicago to Hartford. It sure was nice to have them here. And thanks for the gifts! Now that they have gone, the temperatures are up in positive territory. The current plan is to head back to Seattle on February 8th, barring anymore surprises. I'll miss Rochester, but will be awful glad to be in my own home and starting on the next chapter. Thanks to all who have been helping me through these trying times!
Steve
Friday, January 25, 2008 at 15:04:59 (PST)

1/24/08. To begin with it was -15 when we woke up this morning. We felt guilty having taken Steve's rental car and leaving him to take the shuttle to and from the clinic this morning (sorry Steve). Instead we went to pool, the hot poolside spa, and back to our room for a jacuzzi. We will be bundling up shortly and heading over to meet up with the boys. (That is if I can pull Athena out of the warm bed to which she has retreated.) Last night we had Steve's spaghetti sauce, which was quite delicious. I napped by the fire while Mark played the piano. Steve napped on his recliner, and Athena was wandering the old building. Today Athena and I get to meet Steve's doctor and offer up some blood. Then Steve has promised us a steak dinner to replenish our supplies. More later.
Paula and Athena
Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 08:53:45 (PST)

It is so good to get news of whar is happening in Rochester. And by the way, it allways reminds of what I would say as I was growing older and poeple would ask "what have you done that you are most proud of?" That was easy I would respond that I fathered seven kids and am proud of them all. I don't know if I believed it then, but as it turns out it was very prophetic. I have aways wondered how good you were even if you got in trouble. I quess I was born lucky. ps
paul
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 15:07:03 (PST)

01/23/08: today we went on the mayo tour and saw a lot of pictures and the most beautiful art deco building and heard the carillon being played (well, only those of us willing to do outside really heard it) still cold, still minnesota. sunny today. steve came with us on the tour, then sowed us the model man with removable organs so we could have a reanactment. but it didn't take us eleven and a half hours. Roast beef sandwiches for lunch. That's it for now!
athena and paula
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 12:55:35 (PST)

1/23/08: We went on the "Art tour" yesterday, which we strongly recommend to anyone who happens to be in Rochester Minnesota. Today we tour the Mayo clinic which by the way, certainly feels a lot like a five star hotel. Athena and I are happiy enjoying our spa, as well as some great family time with the brothers. Yesterday we went to a Greek Restaurant. We thought we would impress them because between the four of us we figured we made 2 full Greeks. Alas, they were Romanian and Russian and not impressed. The food was great though, and tasted authentic to us. Then we all settled in for an evening of Boston Legal in the ballroom. Steve knows how to be a great host, even from a recliner. And I am going to remember what a great Caregiver Mark is, just in case...
Paula
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 06:07:48 (PST)

Report 1/22/08-A: We had a great day yesterday with the boys. We got to see the wonderful Gift of Life House, and the wonderful people who dwell there. One of us (guess who) watched two of us (guess who again) nap in the afternoon while Steve had a doctor's visit. We cooked a roast beef dinner with all the trimmimgs, then we all found a lovely little room to watch October Road. It snowed heavily all day and one of us enjoyed the slipping and sliding of the rental car way too much. It is so cold the snow never melts, just squeaks and blows around. Today is bright sunshine. Steve as always is in good spirits. We plan on taking the "Art Tour" at the Mayo this afternoon. In case you are wondering, we have already worked out and enjoyed the jacuzzi this morning. We plan on a midnight swim tonight. Wish you were here.

P.S. Scott: Thanks for reminding Athena...she came back to he hotel room and jumped on the bed.
P & A
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 09:25:06 (PST)

Yes.

I spent the morning on Bainbridge - met up with Miranda, then on to the Doctor's office where they informed me they no longer will do blood draws that aren't ordered by their own staff. The blood lab Dr gave me the name of a place in Poulsbo that may do it, so I'll follow up on that.

It's a gorgeous, sunny, cold day in Kitsap. Betsy's home for a couple of days and as always, it's great to have her around. Paul too, of course, but, well, you know what I mean...
mona
Monday, January 21, 2008 at 15:28:03 (PST)

Report 01/21/08B: Yes, now we have gotten our exercise, used the pool, the spa and the jacuzzi, met up with Steve amd Mark, had luch, driven through a blizzard, dropped Steve off for another round of medical appointments,and arrived at the Gift Of Life where Athena and Mark have fallen fast asleep. Was that a run on sentence?
A & P
Monday, January 21, 2008 at 12:33:32 (PST)

Hello to all you siblings in MN. I hope everyone is doing well, especially the man of the hour. I'm sure he'll appreciate having some more visitors. Have fun out there girls. The jacuzzi sounds nice. No jumping on the bed though, Athena. And keep those posts coming!
Scott
Monday, January 21, 2008 at 11:53:54 (PST)

okay here's report 01/21/08-A : we don't get to see celebrity steve til noon, so we're checking out our hotel. Mark had sent gin and tonic and cookies and crackers and cheese to the room so we had good snack last night at midnight. Yay Marquimou! Haven't take a jacuzzi yet but we did check out the 24 hour (!) pool and weight room. Eggs and sausage for breakfast (thank you for the protein, minnesota!) oh and yes, it's snowing.
athena
Monday, January 21, 2008 at 07:19:17 (PST)

Paula and Athena: Glad to know you made it to Rochester. If you think you jumped from the 'frigerator into the freezer, well, it's around 3 degrees here this morning!
Ramona
Monday, January 21, 2008 at 04:59:55 (PST)

We made it! A BIG thanks to brother Mark who fetched us and outfitted our hotel room. To bed at long last.
athena and paula
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 22:08:32 (PST)

Safe travels ladies. Wish I had the wherewithal to make the trip myself, but so it goes.
mona
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 13:35:01 (PST)

well this is our first report from our trip to minnesota to see steve and mark. so far we have seen the inside of bradley airport as we wait for our two hour delayed flight. too bad we checked the bag with the dvds. so we're hydrating and checking the message board. more later.
paula and athena
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 11:03:55 (PST)

Sorry to hear about the bump in your road to recovery Steve, but I think it's great you're going to get to see/hear PHC. Make sure you do a shout-out to all of us loyal listeners!!
mona
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 22:24:49 (PST)

For those of you who don't know, I was back in the hospital for a few days with an infection. It seems to be under control and I am back at the Transplant House and feeling much better. I'm making my first venture out into the real world tomorrow, with my old friend Michael Murphy. We are driving up to St. Paul to be part of the live studio audience at the taping of A Prairie Home Companion. As if you can call that the real world, were all the women are strong, all the men are good looking and all the children are above average. Tomorrow it may or may not get into positive territory tempature wise. Brrrr. Hope it's warmer in the rest of Stylosville.
Steve
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 20:46:17 (PST)

Hey Vanessa you are around. I hope you are doing great, and staying up with your homework. Have you joined a club yet? I missed soccer this week because I hurt my back, but I hope to return soon. My email address is greggh@tamazari.com, or you can IM me at quickdraw_21@hotmail.com I hope to hear from you soon.
Gregg
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 22:43:51 (PST)

Ok. Greg i will, but i don't have your address !!!

Vanessa
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 08:36:01 (PST)

Oh Yeah! Vanessa, send us email or IM. We miss your funny self.
Gregg
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 21:58:09 (PST)

I took Jerome and Lucas on a short (4 mile round trip) hike to Wallace falls on Sunday. I’ll send the pictures to Mark and Steve. It was a beautiful spring like day, probably 60 degrees (16 celcius), and bright sun. The peaks had snow on them, and the mountains glistened in the sun!

Jerome has been getting the hang of our household routine. He’s learning the chores, and is getting used to all the activity. With no less than 4 teenagers under one roof, it is more like a circus than what he is used to, I’m sure. He seems to like it ok here, but I’m only guessing because he doesn’t say much! He is quite a pleasant young man.

Steve, I hope you’re recovering as expected and that you’ll be well enough to get beat in next year’s guest guesser.

Go Chargers!
Gregg Hynek
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 21:43:35 (PST)

And I would watch from within the kitchen and fix hot cocoa. :)

It is miserably rainy and very very dark here today. I think Seattle misses Steve...
mona
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 17:38:17 (PST)

I was confining my territory to Foxboro and it's immediate environs. And only for the duration of the game. Were I there(thank merciful God I'm Not) I would gladly shovel you out.
Mark
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 15:56:07 (PST)

Easy for you to say, you two who are thousands of miles from the Pioneer Valley, where we have about 10 inches of new, heavy snow. . .
Ramona
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 05:51:55 (PST)

You're so right, Mark. Snow falling is a thing of wonder and beauty.
mona
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 20:42:59 (PST)

I always feel better when its snowing. Of course, I dont have to slog through it. Go Pats!
mark mclaughlin
Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 17:13:53 (PST)

I am here visiting peter in Conn. It is funny but this time hanging out with him semms like 70 some odd years ago on Dover street. It seems as though time brings on many changes but many things stay the same. Keep in good health. PS
paul
Friday, January 11, 2008 at 07:01:56 (PST)

So, how is everyone enjoying the thaw?
Paula
Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 15:39:09 (PST)

TOUS MES VOEUX DE SANTE ET DE BONHEUR EN CETTE NOUVELLE ANNEE 2008. Steve: get better. Jιrτme: We're on MSN waiting for you to awake after your long trip.
Dear Webmaster: Woudn't it be great to upload photos of all of you during these past years?
Many thanks to everyone for taking good care of my Jιrτme.
Sophie
Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 07:49:53 (PST)

Jerome arrived safely but tired.
Js asleep right now.
atat
Leigh
Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 00:30:26 (PST)

Happy New Year to All!

Steve, I am hoping that you are feeling stronger each day and enjoying each moment! Be patient with yourself and rest too! This New Year was the first one in a couple of years that I enjoyed being healthy and not with the white suits around me! But I did not see the ball drop though-I guess that is the young age that we are.

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the beauty of the winter-the cold!

Kim Scott
Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 16:40:01 (PST)

Hello to Pam and Cam and readers everywhere. Things here in MN are great. It has been a good week, here with the bro's....Steve is looking good and making good progress. Under the skilled care of the folks at the Mayo, and personal caregiver Mark....he couldn't be in better hands.

Tomorrow I fly home, so I'll see some of you soon. Try to get me some nice spring-like conditions for my return!
Scott
Friday, January 04, 2008 at 14:22:13 (PST)

Dad, I got you some "Happy New Year" chocolates, then remembered you were visiting Steve. I will try my best to save them...not making any promises. :)
Send Steve well wishes and hugs from Cam and I.
Have a fun visit! See you when you get back to the valley.
Pam
Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 16:47:40 (PST)

The boys in Minnesota are well....cold. The day started out below zero and never got much warmer. We did, however, have some great steaks at Outback (Thanks, Scott) and have comfortably settled into our room with the Celtics on the (internet) radio. It don't get much better than that! We wish a very Happy New Year to Stylos Nation.
Steve
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 16:51:34 (PST)

A Happy New Year to you too, Vanessessa! It is very cold here, but I bet not as cold as it is for the boys in Minnesota. How are you guys doing?
Paulala
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 16:19:13 (PST)

Happy New Year !! =D
-->Vanessa<--
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 08:16:25 (PST)

Thanks for the ride to the airport Anne! And thanks to Mark for picking me up in Minneapolis and bringing me here to the Gift of Life house. Steve is looking good, sitting in his recliner with his laptop on his lap. Now to grab a bite to eat and explore the place and relax. Then maybe I'll take the time to read and enjoy Mona's poem.
Scott
Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 13:43:45 (PST)

I dropped Scott off at the airport around 8:00 this morning, so hopefully he's well on his way to Minnesota right now to join the other Stylos boys.

Happy 2008 to everyone!
Anne
Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 09:36:45 (PST)