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Happy New Decade!
Paulala
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 18:34:25 (PST)

Happy New Year to everyone, especially Caitlin, from Brussels!
Mark
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:54:11 (PST)

thanks for writeing back
caitlin
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 16:22:23 (PST)

We are all fine Caitlin. It was nice to see you in
Fairhaven! Too bad about the Ravens, but at least your Patriots are looking good.
Steve
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 15:07:12 (PST)

have are you steve
caitlin
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 18:33:52 (PST)

I'm sorry if all the specifics didn't get delivered in invitations: yes, the big day was Saturday after Christmas, the 26th. Everything went wonderfully well. Jeff did a fantastic job of taking pictures and has posted some on his facebook account. I managed to make it through yesterday, tying up loose ends yes, only to wake up with a sore throat and achey achey shoulders this morning and Athena and Davey are taking care of me today. Athena will be headed home tomorrow with a full report. Now back to bed. Love to all.
Mona
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 15:42:21 (PST)

Thanks Paula! Having the whole Stylos crowd sing "Happy Birthday" was quite the event in my life!!!!! Thanks to everyone!
Anne
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 06:13:42 (PST)

Happy Birthday Anne! I'll see you in a couple of hours to tell you again. Never can have too many "Happy Birthdays".
Paula
Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 09:30:31 (PST)

Congratulations, Josh and Betsy! May you have the happiest of wedding days and the happiest of marriages! Hope to see you soon....
Steve
Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 13:28:13 (PST)

A wonderful Christmas was had by all here in Acton and Northampton. I think. Maybe I should just say that I had a wonderful Christmas in Acton and in Northampton. Great food, company and presents! (The new hot tub will be up and ready for action by Tuesday night!)

As Mark said, the important news of the day is the big Betsy and Josh wedding! Hopefully someone will report in here. We are ALL in attendance vicariously. Happy, Happy Day!

Paula
Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 07:14:24 (PST)

I don't have the specifics, but I am guessing that this is the "weekend after Christams". In which case, I send all my wishes for all the best for Betsy and Josh. Good luck to you two, and I hope you can all party to make Monday feel like, well, Monday!
In other news, we made it through the second Hump Day: Christmas. All the shopping is over, and it is probably safe to go back into the stores. The days are getting longer, and it feels like a whole New Year. Well ... almost.
Greetings to all!
Mark
Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 04:33:03 (PST)

Hi everybody!! Have a very merry christmas!!
Nikki
Friday, December 25, 2009 at 13:26:13 (PST)

Our best wishes to the Stylos family for a Merry Christmas and a new year full of happiness and good health. We will be spending christmas in Indianapolis.
Evangelia & family
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 14:30:46 (PST)

Hump Day!
Father Time
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 14:04:35 (PST)

Had a very nice, quiet birthday yesterday. Spent most of the day reading, then had dinner at Paul and Elizabeth's with Anne and Liss, then Mom's homemade chocalate pie for dessert. I was actually looking forward to doing some leisurely snow shoveling today, but we only got a light dusting...not even enough to pick up a shovel for.
Scott
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 08:05:14 (PST)

Happy Birthday Scott! Back-to-back birthdays are cool!
Jerome
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 12:53:48 (PST)

Ah yes, I remember that December day 55 years ago. Mark was saying "finally some room to stretch out in here". Happy Birthday Scotrick! For your birthday I am holding the snow off until tomorrow. Boy are my arms getting tired. Have a wonderful day. You are the best. Love from your big sister...
Paulala
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 04:58:03 (PST)

Oh no, I cannot be the first, without some web page editing anyway ...
Go, Scott, Go!
Mark
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 03:30:32 (PST)

And a very Happy Birthday to Scotrick! Thanks for lending me half of your kids to celebrate mine. Wish I were there to do it all again. And don't forget, lots of discounts start at 55!!!
Steve
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 00:45:13 (PST)

Many thanks to all who made this one of the best birthdays ever and for all the greetings on the board. Had a lovely dinner with Athena, Jeff, Joe, Ana, Robert, Jillian, Tim, Leigh and Gregg. Hey to Mark McLaughlin! Wish you could have been here to meet some of the family members who have arrived since we last saw one another. Looking forward to coming to Boston to see everyone.
Steve
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 00:41:45 (PST)

Happy Birthday-Many returns to the day!
mark mclaughlin
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 18:01:14 (PST)

Yeah, I remember that day...stretching out...
Paula
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 14:21:53 (PST)

Happy Birthday Steve! Have fun :D
Jerome
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 09:33:16 (PST)

Ah yes, I remember that December day 58 years ago. Paula was saying "finally some room to stretch out in here". And to this day, Steve continues to courageously lead the way for us. Best Happy Birthday wishes to Big Steve! (and greetings to young Juan Stylos, wherever he may be)
Scott
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 08:30:32 (PST)

Hello to All the Guests and Members,
My PC worked slowly, too much errors. Please, help me to fix errors on my computer.
I used Windows XP.
Thanks,
Neereeangelry
Neereeangelry
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 07:19:29 (PST)

It's December 18th, Steve, so wake up and see that you're being talked about, here on the east coast and even in Europe. Yes, it's cold here. It was 4 degrees when I woke up this morning. It wasn't quite that cold, but almost, when you made your appearance on a snowy morning 58 years ago in Dayton Ohio.
We have sent Athena to deliver our good wishes to you in person. Enjoy your day!
Ramona aka Mom
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 06:19:02 (PST)

Steve has a Mexican son? That explains all those visits!
Mark
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 06:05:41 (PST)

Happy Birthday, big brother Stevie. Can't wait to see you next week, so I can offer the obligatory spankings in person. In the meantime, I send my love through cyberspace. Have a great day, and I hope it is warmer there than here!
Paula
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 05:49:30 (PST)

Happy Birthday Steve! How lucky are you to have 2 birthdays in one week, and how lucky are we that we have you! Looking forward to seeing you here in frigid New England! Could you bring us some Mexican sun?
Anne
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 05:46:13 (PST)

And another thing ... Hello Caitlin! I am doing fine, except I think I keep getting all F's on my homework! I hope to see you this summer! (Don't believe your Aunt Andrea: I am as good as an Uncle!)
Uncle Mark
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 04:13:43 (PST)

May I be the first to say: Go, Steve, Go!
Brother Mark
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 01:25:31 (PST)

Good for you, Betsy! Wish I could come. I'll be there in spirit. §
Steve
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 16:33:09 (PST)

Everything is coming along great! Mom and Miranda have really been a big help, taking on a lot of the work. I definitely couldn't do it without them. If you go to farmkitchen[dot]com, you can see the place we're having it at!

It's going to be indoors, of course. It's really cozy and beautiful inside the 'barn'. Just getting the last minute kinks worked out, but I think we're ready to go!
Betsy
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:43:39 (PST)

So Betsy, tell us how the plans are coming along!
Paula
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 17:12:11 (PST)

Yes, congratulations to you, Steve! Two years old today! May your liver and kidney outlast us all (and they probably will). I am very thankful to modern science, and honored to have been a part of the miracle. (Okay, maybe I only witnessed it, but it felt like being a part of it, in that most amazing environment.) Most of all, I am thankful to still have you as my brother.
Paula
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 10:55:26 (PST)

Congratulation, indeed! The call at 3 o'clock in the morning of Dec. 16th telling us that "Today's the day" is imprinted in my memory, as it is, no doubt in yours. Tnd then the most welcome call at the same time the next moring saying that the long procedure was over and things were looking good, gracias a dios!
We're looking forward to spending Christmas with you and Ana.
Mom
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 10:42:29 (PST)

Congratulations to me. It was two years ago today that I got my transplant. Never felt better. Thanks to all that came to Rochester and helped me through it! §
Steve
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 10:22:49 (PST)

How many days until Spring?
Paula
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 19:00:04 (PST)

mark how are you doing
caitlin
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 11:57:03 (PST)

Thanks, Mona, for that bit of history. Steve is probably seeing some of thoses "Mexican whirling dervishes" this weekend. We are seeing only very cold weather, but the Christmas tree is up and we have a stove to sit in front of, so all is well.
Ramona
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 05:34:28 (PST)

Some thoughts I came across today, on Our Lady of Guadalupe:

Since 1531, Our Lady of Guadalupe, or the Dark Virgin, as she is often called, has become the patron saint of the Mexican Republic. Historically and emotionally, the Virgin is deeply woven into the life of every Mexican. During the wars of independence she was the patroness of the Mexican armies Almost every Mexican town has a church dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. And people turn to her for help and guidance on every occasion.

The festival of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe actually begins a week before December 12. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the country—many traveling for a week on foot or by burro—flock to the Basilica of Ville Madero, on the outskirts of Mexico City, where the most impressive ceremonies in honor of the Virgin are held. The streets adjoining the church are literally packed with people who wait their turn to enter the church and make their offering.

The climax of the festival begins on the eve of December 12, when the conchero dancers gather in the atrium of the church. The name probably derives from the word concha, meaning "shell," because the mandolin-shaped instruments of the dancers are made of armadillo shells The dancing—hopping steps performed to the endlessly repeated accompaniment of one or two musical themes—begins at midnight and lasts throughout the day. Groups of dancers alternate to keep up the furious pace. The songs and dances of the concheros, who perform at fiestas all over Mexico, have been handed down through many generations and follow rigid traditional patterns.

Since it is a happy day for all Mexicans, food and drink are enjoyed by rich and poor alike, and many people will save up their money throughout the year for this special occasion.
Mona
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11:54:57 (PST)

Cold? It was 85 today here in Puerto Vallarta. Also it was the first day of a three day festival celebrating The Virgin or Guadalupe, whoever that was. Always nice to come back here. See many of you in Massachusetts on the 23rd....
Steve
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 22:12:05 (PST)

Here too! And snowy!
Paula
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 14:53:32 (PST)

Baby, it's COLD outside! We're in the middle of an early and deep deep freeze here in Western Washington. Fly away hair, chapped lips, the whole nine yards! I have been busier than I can EVER remember being before, and that's saying something. Wedding plans are moving forward, paper writing is done and final exam is looming on the horizon. I took the kids to their first ever ballet a couple of weeks ago - I figured they'd love the live orchestra, if nothing else, but the use of scenery really elevates the Pacific Northwest Ballet's version of The Nutcracker Suite to amazing levels! Then traditional 21st birthday dinner for Betsy at our favorite seafood restaurant last week. Let's see, what else? Work is going well -- it's great to have a job where I work with competent people and reasonable (if pressing) deadlines. I miss you all!! Sending you love and warmth wishes. :)
Mona
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 11:20:28 (PST)

Thanks all for the birthday wishes! I had a great birthday, and Mom is taking me out for seafood tomorrow night!
Betsy
Friday, December 04, 2009 at 17:36:13 (PST)

Happy Birthday, Betsy! It's so hard to believe that it has been 21 years! I hope the next 21 are even better. Have a great wedding, I'm sorry I won't be able to make it.
Steve
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 21:58:48 (PST)

not one person makes a better pie than aunt ramona how ever my Arni me Patates sto Fourno: is much improved, almost as good as Yaya's best to all !
cousin david
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 21:36:07 (PST)

Way to go, Betsy! Now the bad news ... It's all down hill from here!
Mark
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 06:58:43 (PST)

Here's a toast to granddaughter Betsy, lovely college senior and bride-to-be, and, as of today, a bona fide grown-up. Welcome to our world; may there be joyful and interesting things ahead for you.
Ramona
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 05:48:21 (PST)

HAPPY BETSY DAY! In fact, I declare this Betsy Month. Hey wait a minute, are you really 21 today? How did this happen? May all things beautiful come to you, my dear. Have a wonderful day.
Paulala
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 03:18:52 (PST)

OK-Where's the New England money?
mark mclaughlin
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 16:21:52 (PST)

Thanks for the pie, Mom!
Paula
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 15:46:23 (PST)

Happy Thanksgiving! PIE!
mark mclaughlin
Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 09:47:31 (PST)

Is everyone getting ready for the big feast...I mean is everyone ready to give thanks?
Paula
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 13:16:48 (PST)

cailtin did get all as she is a joker
caitlin
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 11:27:36 (PST)

my mom is not jokeing i did not get all A+
caitlin
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 11:26:46 (PST)

Is ther more than one real Caitlin. In any event I hope and believe the real Caitlin got all "A"'s
paul
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:30:17 (PST)

caitlin wasnt joking she did get all as
caitlin
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 16:01:04 (PST)

i did not get as
caitlin
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 15:59:24 (PST)

Way to go, Caitlin! I could have sworn you got Fs last time! Are you trying to upset your Grandmother, again?!
Mark
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 02:00:37 (PST)

to grandma Ginny i got all A on my report card love caitlin
caitlin
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 15:25:43 (PST)

Hi.
Help me to find actual now loans sites.Thx,
JodoSpeme
JodoSpeme
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:29:49 (PST)

Congratulations, Betsy!!!
Steve
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 22:22:20 (PST)

Yup, most likely Sunday, the 27th.
mona
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 17:30:43 (PST)

Congratulations! I would love to come. So, like the 26th or 27th?
Paula
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 16:12:10 (PST)

Go Betsy!!!!

And everyone else: Come!! (if you can) This will be a great way to brighten up our winter this year, and I for one am very excited and happy for Betsy: lots of great things ahead for her, I'm sure. Love you all,
mona
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 15:37:16 (PST)

Hi Everyone! Josh and I are planning to get married the weekend after Christmas of this year! I know it's short notice, but with his Navy obligations, this is the only time we can plan on. We welcome all of you to come, and hope you will! At the same time, we understand that this is short notice and it can be a hard time of year for travel and all, so we know it won't be possible for everyone who wants to, to make it. We're very excited and happy about this, and hope you will be happy for us too! If you want specific details, get in touch with me or my mom.
love,
Betsy
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 13:13:18 (PST)

Happy Veteran's Day to the vets in our family - especially to my Dad and his brothers, charter members of the "Greatest Generation". Where would we be without you? §
Steve
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 09:09:02 (PST)

Hello to All the Guests and Members.
My PC worked not correctly, many mistakes and buggs. Help me, please to fix buggs on my computer.
I used Windows XP.
Thx,
swandannavy
swandannavy
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 03:42:00 (PST)

What a nice surprise...Scott stopped by on his way back from seeing Leo. Hurray for impromptu visits!
Paula
Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 16:20:29 (PST)

Well, the special birthdays keep on coming! Sounds like a fun time out there in the great Pacific Northwest. With a touch of old New England to boot. Best wishes to 2 special birthday girls!!
Uncle Scott
Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 17:18:50 (PST)

Happy 18th Birthday to my cousin Ana, and thanks all for the birthday wishes. Mom sent me a large package that contained a lobster pot, filled with two live lobsters, clams, potatoes, corn on the cob, sausage, clam chowder, all underneath a bed of seaweed and (seperatley)boston creme pie, sent from leagal seafoods in Boston. My own New England clam bake! Pics posted on facebook =)
Miranda
Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 16:08:59 (PST)

Happy Birthday Miranda and Ana!
Steve
Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 07:33:54 (PST)

Happiest of birthdays to my lovely nieces; Miranda and Ana. I wish for each of you a day of laughter, love, sunshine, presents and a delicious cake. And then, tell us all about it! Love from your adoring auntie....
Paulala
Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 06:52:44 (PST)

Happy Birthday to the Seattle Twin Cousins! Do tell, Mark, just what did you end up doing that "Special Day"?
Mark
Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 00:43:53 (PST)

Happy belated birthday, Joe and Mark.

Happy premature birthday, Ana and Miranda. Well, not that you were premature, just this year's wishes. Much love to you all
- mona
Friday, November 06, 2009 at 20:30:49 (PST)

Happy Birthday to Mark Allan! I hope you enjoyed your extra special day!!!
Anne
Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 16:20:41 (PST)

Happy birthday dear Mark. May your days be blessed with good tydings of comfort and joy. Panos
paul
Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 10:25:29 (PST)

Happy Birthday to a special guy on a special day!!!Wishing you all the best, Mark A.!!!
Scott
Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 08:22:10 (PST)

Happy Birthday to Mark Allan. I'm delighted that you're getting such sunny weather for today's celebratory outing. Live it up! You are much appreciated in this family.
Ma-in-law
Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 06:20:23 (PST)

Happy Belated Birthday, Joe! I've been incommunicado for a few days, wandering around DC. I had a very pleasant three hour lunch with Philip, Perry, Andrea, Vinnie, Janey and Sophie. Who knew that a sports bar with kids could be such fun. I'm back in Seattle for a few weeks. Chicago for Thanksgiving and Boston for Christmas. So is Melissa on her way to Hawaii? Give a call Joe.
Steve
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 22:09:19 (PST)

Excellent! Cam, we'll have a game or two next time I'm back.
mona
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 20:28:40 (PST)

Thanks to Buddy for teaching Cameron how to play cribbage! It is his new favorite game. He is home again today with a cold and all he wants to do is play cribbage. Luckily we have a board here.
Pam
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 06:42:46 (PST)

Thanks for the Birthday wishes everyone! It's been a good day. I picked Liss up at the airport this morning, and we are planing a three or four day hiking trip in the north cascades later this week.
Joe
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 23:14:14 (PST)

It was no nice to catch up with Steve on Sunday! Thanks for reaching out and letting us know you were in town. Hope to see everyone in MA over the Christmas holidays.
Andrea
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 13:59:43 (PST)

And happy hiking to Joe and Melissa! We'll be waiting to see extraordinary pictures and hear incredible stories!
Anne
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 10:08:22 (PST)

Go get 'em Joe. And Melissa, too!
Joe's Uncle
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 08:36:58 (PST)

Happy Birthday to Joey! May you enjoy your birthday and your next adventure(s), whatever they may be!
Anne
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 08:25:54 (PST)

Boy, that Paula gets up earlier and earlier. But not as early as Liss today who had to wake up before 4 AM for a 5:40 flight. But what I really came here to say was HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!! Wishing you Good Times for the day, the year and always! And don't forget to pick Liss up at the airport.
Joe's Dad
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 05:07:25 (PST)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY! I hope you have a fabulous 24th today. We miss you here on the East Coast. By the way, did you have a hand in Jeff's new look?
Paula
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 02:44:59 (PST)

What, you think the Celtics don't go trick or treating?
Paula
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 02:42:28 (PST)

The Hornets were tired from trickortreatin'!
mark mclaughlin
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 17:21:00 (PST)

Went to the cemetery today. Amazing weather; wild winds and warm breezes. The big tree is gone, but all the energy remains. Love you, big brother.
Paula
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 19:03:33 (PDT)

Bon anniversaire, ((((Sophie)))))
mona
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 17:10:58 (PDT)

A very Happy Birthday to Sophie. I hope this is great and every year is even greater. I'd have posted earlier, but I have been on airplanes all day. I hope your birthday was properly celebrated.
Steve
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 15:44:38 (PDT)

And so another year has passed and Sophie has another birthday. May it be the best yet and start a never ending series of best yets. I do wish I could come and wish you a happy birthday and take you out to a birhtday dinner. But I promise you thia!! I will save my money and make my way there next year just to say happy birthday and keep it up. Lots of love PS
paul
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:55:45 (PDT)

Hey, Sophie, it's your birthday! I hope you get waited on and properly celebrated by those around you. Ignore the little ghouls and ghosties that come out of the woodwork this time of year, and know that you have the right to be Queen for a Day. Enjoy!
Ramona
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 06:07:29 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIE! How are you celebrating your first 45 years on this glorious planet? I wish I was there to celebrate with you...but I guess I will have to settle for sending my best wishes over the pond.
Paula
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 03:27:04 (PDT)

Thanks for the "Sheed" explanation ... I was lost. Basketball is dead to me.
mona
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 15:20:03 (PDT)

Right on, Mark! Hurray for the Celtics beating Cleveland at home for the first time in 5 years, and hurray for Rasheed!
Paula
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 03:32:04 (PDT)

Paula- "SHEED!" Lets ink up!
mark mclaughlin
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 19:20:06 (PDT)

I had a very nice dinner with Pat, Ken, Mike, Chris and Kate (and of course Mom) in Ken and Patsy's new place in Vancouver. A very nice meal, very nice company and a very nice meal.

It is hard to believe that it has been exactly forty years since that fateful (dreadful) night in front of Midnite Foods. It certainly has been an eventful forty years. It's very hard to imagine how they would have been different had that night been different.

I bought tickets for Ana and I to come to Boston for the holidays. We will arrive in Boston and leave from Boston (12-23 thru 1-1). It will be nice to see everyone. §
Steve
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 20:05:13 (PDT)

Greetings from Vancouver, WA. Pat and Ken have a lovely place overlooking the Columbia River. We have done the usual: talking, eating and playing games. PLUS playing with Alexa's 11 month old baby girls. And exercising and thrift shopping. The weather is somewhat warm but not sunny (though it was when I arrived.)
I'll be back on Wed., Oct. 28. Love to all.
Ramona
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:48:09 (PDT)

Back in France, where I was welcomed by ... rain. And also loving children! Now for some rest.
Mark
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 05:57:40 (PDT)

Yes, Happy 59th Birthday to our Big Brother Jerry. I wonder if you have aged with the rest of us, or will always be that 19 year old boy.
Love from your Biggest Little SIster
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 03:45:49 (PDT)

A very Happy Birthday to my oldest brother and a hearty Bon Voyage to my youngest. By the time we all wake up here, Mark should be back across the pond. My house feels empty. Oh, yeah - it is. §
Steve
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 19:16:35 (PDT)

Bon voyage, Mark.
RLS
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 15:39:14 (PDT)

Happy birthday ((((Jerry))))~
mona
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:21:21 (PDT)

Thank you, all you well-wishers. I have had a great birthday, spread out over several days. It started on Wednesday when others cooked Family Dinner and treated me like the guest of honor. Then the Asian buffet lunch was delicious. On Friday we went Dancing with the Stars (the brave ones among and close to the family). The cards, phone calls and email messages were all enjoyed and appreciated. The first snow of the season was seen on the morning of the 16th, the earliest, I understand, for the snowy season to get underway (around here) in recorded history. Maybe that had something to do with my birthday, I don't know . . .
Ramona
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 14:16:36 (PDT)

So .... how was the Asian Buffet??
mona
Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 12:53:16 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to my bestest Mom!!! §
Steve
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 19:22:47 (PDT)

And here I thought the love and affection of her family was the best gift of all. Well - you've got both, so there you go! May you have many happy returns of this day ((((Mama))))!!
mona
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 13:02:34 (PDT)

your mom had the bbest presennnt of all. "The Asian Seafood Buffet". Try it! You will like it. Even if it not your birthday.
paul
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:43:54 (PDT)

Hip Hip Mamma! Had to take out the trash? In that case, I think you can give the spankings for a change this year! Happy Birthday Mom!
Mark
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10:22:59 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Ramona! Can't wait to celebrate with you on the dance floor tonight!
Anne
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 09:43:09 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! You're the best!! (sorry you had to take out the trash and recycling on your birthday)
Scott
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 08:59:47 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRHDAY, MOM! Here is wishing for you a day of warmth, good food, adoration, and lots of dancing.
Paula June; adoring daughter number 1
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 04:22:07 (PDT)

So sad...but the Celtics will be playing soon! Hope springs eternal.
Paula
Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 14:22:42 (PDT)

Ooooof! Tough loss...
mona
Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 14:21:58 (PDT)

Thank you Paula. I'm hoping for the best. And oddly, even expecting it. :)
mona
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 17:57:16 (PDT)

Yes, I have become that grad student. ,
Settor70
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 16:59:44 (PDT)

Hey Mona, it looks like I only THOUGHT congratulations, and never wrote it here. Good luck on Monday...back to work.
Paula
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 12:44:28 (PDT)

Here I am back in Massachusetts after a great trip to Seattle! Many thanks to the Pingrees for dinner on Sunday, Ivar's was great! Congratulations to Mona on the job! Dave, I hope they can fix your knee and you'll be better than new in no time. Miranda, you are one happy girl right now!! Betsy, it's always great to see you.

Thanks to Mark and Steve for their hospitality and ride service on my last day there. It's exciting to see the West Coast Stylos in their natural habitat!

And thanks to Scott for picking me up at the airport last night, and putting up with my "west coast time" inability to fall asleep!

Let's do it again!
Anne
Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 17:44:42 (PDT)

Looks like you got your wish, Mark!
mona
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 18:55:52 (PDT)

Reluctantly, we'll be rooting for the Twins. They'll give the Yankees some trouble. And we need all the help we can get. Said it before ,say it again-CUDDYER>
mark mclaughlin
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 14:23:18 (PDT)

Sleepy in Seattle ...
Mark
Monday, October 05, 2009 at 13:22:31 (PDT)

My congratulations to those of you who are about to start new jobs. (You know who you are.) Good Luck to those of you still looking and hoping. (And YOU know who YOU are.) I am not in either group, and I'm finding that a pretty good place to be . . .
Ramona
Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 15:16:44 (PDT)

Thanks, Sophie!
mona
Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 13:38:41 (PDT)

Congratulations, you deserve it so much. Take good care.

Sophie
Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 10:01:04 (PDT)

Yes, it's true, I got a job. International Program Engineer working on Office 14 - starting a week from Monday. School started last week (studying Medieval Women in Europe), and the class looks great. At least I learned how to spell "Medieval" once and for all :)

Summer is almost lingering, but fall is peeking around the corner. Betsy is gearing up for her trip to Ireland in the spring -- we're hoping Miranda will be able to join her for a bit of horizon expanding (and pub hopping, let's be honest here). I'm looking for any tips on finding cheap airfares, etc. Cheers!
mona
Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 09:43:57 (PDT)

www.iter.org/org/Pages/ITERinFrance.aspx

Silly me, I did not even know! Recruiting people from all over the world. Hope is "à porter de main". Love to all
sophie
Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 12:20:44 (PDT)

Hi-No problems in the South Pacific ,I hope. All the laines out of Samoa? I'm singing "Heart" in Damn Yankees next mnth during the playoffs. I'm wearing fusia colored glasses. Looks bad.Me and the Red Sox.
mark mclaughlin
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 20:15:55 (PDT)

Happy birthday to you, big brother ((((Mark))))
mona
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 08:08:34 (PDT)

Happy Markymoo Day!
Paula
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 05:01:13 (PDT)

Checking in from Jeassamyn's and my little vacation. Wish it could last forever. Brother Mark is working on the boat (too bad about the rain. Thank you so much. Life is good.
Paula
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 07:38:23 (PDT)

Greetings from Vancouver, BC! What a beautiful city!!! David and I came up here yesterday for a concert, and are taking an extra day for R and R. It's been quite an interesting and full summer for us, and now we're looking forward to an equally full and interesting fall. But for now, we've got a day ahead of us with no plans or obligations, but plenty of options (including the heated outdoor pool!!!) Love to all -
mona
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10:05:46 (PDT)

Hey Jerome!!! Rock on! - hope you have a great year. I hope even more that I get to spend some of it with you!! Love you much, and hope you're celebrating (yes, still...I know it's almost not your birthday anymore...)
mona
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 16:58:40 (PDT)

Heronomous (phonetiv spelling in greek, you remain the best and the greatest. It was always so may it ever be the sane. You will always be here even when you are not. Take care of our loved ones in Antibe.
grandfather
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 13:08:17 (PDT)

Jerome, I'll add my good wishes to those you have alaready received. I hope you feel, even at this great distance, all the love there is around here for you.
Grandmother
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:52:09 (PDT)

Joyeux anniversaire Jerome ! Appréciez votre jour!
Anne
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:26:06 (PDT)

Jeromeo, Jeromeo, wherefor art thou? We are sure that wherever you are, you are busy being the greatest! Have a great birthday and a great 16th year. Yes, the sixteenth year is what comes after your 15th birthday. We'll have some cake tonight in your honor. §
Steve
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 09:27:28 (PDT)

Hey Jeromeo, am I too late to give you my "you cannot grow taller than me" speech? I agree with my brothers...you are the a truly great fellow. Have a wonderful birthday. You deserve it. Love from me,
Paulala
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 09:13:41 (PDT)

Yay, Great Jerome!! Raising a glass of milk in your direction...cheers! May the world recognize your greatness as we all do!!
Scott
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 05:50:53 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to The Youngest Greatest! Although I am not with you today, I have been thinking of you since you left. I hope the 15th is also The Greatest! At least until next year.

Hip Hip Hurray for Jerome !!!
Papa
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 23:17:03 (PDT)

Thanks for the ongoing reports and the epilogue Scott. I feel as though I went with you. Glad to have you all back in one piece and we will see you next weekend. §
Steve
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 10:24:01 (PDT)

That's tremendous, Scott!
mona
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 10:14:45 (PDT)

Home again, home again. Feels good to be home again.

After leaving Thessaloniki, we drove down through Athens and on to Gythion, a fairly small fishing and ferry-port town in the southern Peloponessos near where Grandma came from. Very beautiful, accomodating and not too expensive. We made a trip to the town hall and were successful in in getting some records about Grandma's family (Kotarakos). All in greek of course, so it's going to take a while to decipher.

Then we drove up to the tiny inland town where Grandma was born, called Mirsini (formerly Panitsa), where we were able to meet up with some Kotarakos relatives, including Marianthi's niece who is 94 years old. Very sweet people, and very beautiful land...hills covered with olive trees and mountains in the background. I haven't looked at the pictures yet, but hopefully some of them will capture some of the beauty.

Then back to Athens were we were able to Meet with Evangelia's brother Mike and sister Aphrodite, along with Aphrodite's husband Giorgos, daughter Ionnna and grandson Giorgos. That was a real treat...lovely people and gracious hosts. The connection between the Palaskas and Stylos family goes back many years...Achilleas's sister Katerini was married to Mike's granfather Michali, and when Achilleas and his brothers came the US over 100 years ago, their destination was listed as the residence of Michali Palaskas in Lowell (a little bit of genealogical history for anyone interested).

Overall a very good trip, with chances to see some great people in some great places. Any negative aspects of the trip we will blame on the Turks (another greek tradition). Many thanks to our hosts in Greece, and to my 2 intrepid travelling companions. Yia sas.
Scott
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 05:19:20 (PDT)

The three intrepid travelers have just arrived home. Their plance was an hour late but Anne and Lee Hanson waited patiently, so now the boys just want to sleep! I'm sure they will have more to report when they are rested. Welcome home, Stylos/Stelos contingent.
Ramona
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 18:29:21 (PDT)

Hey Mom, I just wanted to say thanks for introducing me to Peter, Paul and Mary music so long ago. Those amazing songs still play in my head, all the time.
mona
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 09:24:33 (PDT)

Hello to Giorgos in Greece. We are all fine and are happy that Paul, Peter and Scott have been able to spend time with relatives who live so far away. We look forward to hearing all about it.
Ramona
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:16:58 (PDT)

HI!I am giorgos.i am here with peter and paul stylos.and i ask how are you all?
GIORGOS
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:04:19 (PDT)

I LOVE these posts. Keep them coming.
Paniota (commonly known as Paula)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 16:18:20 (PDT)

Hi Dad,
Your trip sounds wonderful! Don't worry about too many pictures, savor the memories...
We miss you but are glad you are exploring Greece.
XO ~Pam & Cam
Pamela (the name pamela is greek...what a happy coincidence!)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 16:14:18 (PDT)

Scott, It's very exciting, getting your reports from exotic places! Can't wait to get more details in person. I'm back in Northampton after 2 days in Acton. No problems here. See you late Thursday or early Friday.
Ramona
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 14:52:02 (PDT)

So glad you're doing this Scott - and great reporting. Continued safe travels to you great men!
mona
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 14:32:52 (PDT)

Hey everybody, here we are on the last leg of our trip. Our whirlwind tour tour of Istanbul was, how you say, suboptimal. We got Peter to the Aya Sofya, so that was good. His legs were getting quite sore walking around, so that slowed us down, but we were able to absorb the antiquity and culture of it all. The bazaar was closed, but we did find and cross the Bosphorus bridge to Asia, with much struggle.

Then back to Thessaloniki...Dad got a bit of a cold, so we stayed there a little longer than planned, but on the bright side we were able to meet Giota's delightful husband Panagiotis. Panagiotis who works in computers...how cool is that!

Dad was working with Giota and Panagiotis trying to see why he doesn't get replies to his emails, hence the test message.

Now we are down here in Gythion to do a little sightseeing and genealogy work, then up to Athens to meet with Evangelia's brother and sister, then home! Whew!

Yia sas, see y'all soon.
Scott Ahileas
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 13:35:53 (PDT)

Awesome. Now I am jealous!

The 7 towered mosque, the indoor bazaar, or whatever it was called (Casbah? good place to get Meerschaum pipes), and the bridge connecting Europe and Asia would be my recomendations.

Have fun!
Mark
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 15:55:04 (PDT)

The journey continues...we travelled from Grevena to Thessaloniki on Friday, and were warmly greeted by Andromaki and later by Ioannis. Both are looking well. Ioannis is remarried, but we did not meet his wife.

Today (Saturday) we decided to take Mark's advice and check out Istanbul. Right before we left, Giota made a surprise visit...we weren't expecting to see her. Everyone seems to busy with the upcoming elections. She is also doing very well and is also married now.

It was no problem getting to the border, but getting across the border took no less than 8 steps over a 2 hour time period and 95 euros, with not one of the border guards speaking english or greek. Eventually we got through, but once in Turkey the Garmin lady (GPS) didn't work anymore, so we were on our own for navigating. We drove through a little bit of rain, and we could see flooded crop fields on the side of the road, but now we are in Istanbul, and the weather is good, and we are looking forward to some sight-seeing tomorrow. Then back to Thessaloniki and then back to the south again, hopefully to Gythion and then Athens.

I'm trying to take lots of pictures, but sometimes the best opportunities slip by and I kick myself.

That's the latest. Looking forward to seeing you all down the road.
Scott
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 15:42:26 (PDT)

I know I've got nothing new to say, but ((((Naki, Lee, Kathy))), I hope you feel our love and concern. How we all miss our dear ones. It's hard to think about how much goodness was taken that day. The dawn redwood I planted in 2002 is about 15-20 feet tall, reaching up to the heavens.
mona
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 21:52:30 (PDT)

Mark, "Flooded Turkey braces for more rain" right now. Have a great time in Greece and bring lots of pictures!
Sophie
Sophie
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 00:22:59 (PDT)

From one who has been there, I say go to Istanbul: None of you will ever regret it, and I am not sure when Peter's next trip out that way will be. Less than 400 miles from Thesaloniki ...
Mark
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 21:40:53 (PDT)

Yes, Athena, that interesting thing you thought I was about to say is exactly what I was about to say!
mona
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 20:24:16 (PDT)

yay scott! way to research! and report! i'm reporting that anne sat in your seat last night at dinner -- and what a good scott substitute she made! we had the all girl version of family dinner -- with fish and garlic and games. hope it's all going really well over there and that you are all eating things you love, too...and hope it's going well all over the rest of stylos nation, too, all the way down to new orleans (hi mark mclaughlin!)
athenakimou
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 15:40:22 (PDT)

Had a good day here in Grevena...meeting lots of nice people including some relatives. Had surprisingly good luck at the town hall getting genealogy records. The weather continues to be very nice. Took a drive out to Filipei, high up in the mountains...pretty quiet up there now that the summer population has left. Managing to keep Panagiotis and Petros out of trouble, or at least out of jail. Tomorrow we go on to Thessaloniki to see the folks there. It doesn't look like we will make it to Istanbul like Peter was hoping to, but we still have plenty of things on the agenda to keep us busy.

Wishing you were all here. And while I'm at it, wishing the exchange rate was better.

Yia sas.
Scottros
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 13:35:09 (PDT)

Happy to hear something from you boys in Greece. We will be waiting for more. Things are fine here.
And best wishes to Jillian and Patrick!
Ramona
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 05:09:53 (PDT)

I am reporting ftom Grevena Greece.
there is a lot to report but this a difficult keyboard to work with. we are still alive and have made connection with some of thr poeple we want to visit. Tommorow philipe and Thessalaniki and later in the week in Athens. Will let you know what happens in between as time passes. panos.
paul
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 09:38:43 (PDT)

Congratulations to Jillian Slattery and Patrick Robert who got engaged on Saturday! Looks like the wedding will be in New England in early fall. We wish them all the best. §
Steve
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 07:29:34 (PDT)

Which reminds me ... Steve, Betsy left her (favorite) sweatshirt at your house: can you hold on to it till I can swing by and get it - I'll be on your side of the water either this week or next. Appreciate it.
mona
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 11:07:46 (PDT)

Wow - I didn't know a trip was in the works! Safe travels, nice medium-sized adventures for the Stylos men!

Excitement in my life? Steve made us an excellent salad on Saturday - well, the whole meal was excellent, but the salad was especially memorable. ...seems there was some other news that came out of Saturday too ... now what was it?
Mona
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 08:39:19 (PDT)

Oh, and Anne, the pleasure was all ours. Today's sail had NO wind. We had a great time with Y'All. And happy travels to the all those en route.
Paula
Monday, September 07, 2009 at 17:38:15 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Phippy!
Paula
Monday, September 07, 2009 at 17:34:25 (PDT)

Thanks to Paula and Mark for a wonderful day sailing in the Bay yesterday, hope today was just as nice!

Safe travels to Scott, Buddy, and Peter on their way to Greece, Jeffrey and Melissa on their way back to Pittsburgh, and Jeffrey and Joe on their way to Vegas and the Grand Canyon.

And good luck to Pam on her first day of school!

Anne
Anne
Monday, September 07, 2009 at 13:12:08 (PDT)

I get it, Scott. Eli Yale. Okay, I needed help with this, but now I get it. Clever! As is my Melinda.
Paula
Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 17:00:26 (PDT)

Go mELInda!
Scott
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 08:52:39 (PDT)

Peter and I visited Melinda rose yesterday in Connneticut. On the way home Peter and i agreed It was a very good move for her and she seemed very happy. When I asked her if she liked Yale she replied very much so in fact even the things she might not like turned out to be things she liked. Good work Melinda,, keep it up. PS
panos
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 08:27:41 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,BUDDY! yr pal Mark
mark mclaughlin
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 17:08:29 (PDT)

Happy bleated Birthday, my great father! Sorry I missed the day but I have been deep in the jungle in Mexico and away from phones and computers. I hope it was a great day and will be a great year. I'm back in Vallarta and back to Seattle tomorrow.
Steve
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 15:59:07 (PDT)

Here's to The Greatest Year yet for The Greatest!

Mark
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 22:00:00 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Dad! (From the next room). You truly are the greatest. I am blessed.
Paula
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 15:49:11 (PDT)

Buddy, I hope you have a wonderful birthday dinner of Chinese food, and have had a wonderful day today!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!
Anne
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 15:25:21 (PDT)

Only the greatest can have grandchildren, family and friends such as you all. I love you so much. PS
Buddy
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 10:17:26 (PDT)

Åõôõ÷éóìÝíá ÃåíÝèëéá ãéá óáò just tried to write "Joyeux Anniversaire" in Greek!!!
Sophie
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 09:39:32 (PDT)

Åõôõ÷éóìÝíá ÃåíÝèëéá ãéá óáò
Sophie
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 09:37:40 (PDT)

happy birthday grandfather! i hope you have a really nice day! lots of love from the second greatest!
vanessa
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 09:37:01 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Buddy! I'm so glad that we got the chance to see the Red Sox this summer, even if it was rained out. That just means we'll have to go back to Fenway :) I hope you have a great day.

with much love,
Betsy
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 09:15:37 (PDT)

Jerome got it just right: you're the greatest, oh patera mou! Remember -- I'm with you always! Wishing you many many happy days ahead - not just this one.
mona
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 08:15:24 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to the greatest!
Jerome
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 00:33:47 (PDT)

one of my colleagues at work suggested the health care reform bill should be renamed the Teddy Kennedy Bill ... sure would be nice to get some health care reform up in here ... in other news, dad mowed the lawn, too! mona and dad must be on the same schedule ... now i have to do my little postage stamp of a lawn again. i do have alot of delicious blackberries. many of which have gone into salad dressing ....
athena
Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 07:14:42 (PDT)

It sure feels like the passing of an era. Time passes on.
Paula
Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 04:57:15 (PDT)

Hi guys,
Help me to find actual now dating sites: mens, womens, cristians...
With best regards,
AwaiseEpips
AwaiseEpips
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:48:03 (PDT)

I mowed the lawn today!!
mona
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 20:22:13 (PDT)

And now, almost a week laster I am here to report that I am back home after a great week in NC.
How about a little news; nobody but me has written in a week!
Ramona
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 14:10:30 (PDT)

I'm reporting in from North Carolina, where all is fine, in spite a noisy thunder storm today. We have been having nightly games of RummiKub and Bananagrams. The weather is not as hot as it was in MA when I left. And no tomato blight here!
Ramona
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 19:55:00 (PDT)

And Mom, did you get to North Carolina?
Paula
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 15:44:07 (PDT)

Safe and sound in Seattle!
Mark
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 23:50:45 (PDT)

Ana, I see that a hurricane has been named after you! I think you have already had enough excitement for a while, so I hope you go easy on anything in your path.
Ramona
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 09:19:59 (PDT)

Vanessa has just arrived safely home. She had a great time so, thanks to everyone for making her stay so enjoyable.
Love to all
Sophie
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 04:48:34 (PDT)

Hello,
Help me to find actual now dating sites: mens, womens, cristians...
With best regards,
goosseday
goosseday
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 13:04:11 (PDT)

My dad is an amazing fellow, greatly loved by a huge number of people. I am the luckiest.
mona
Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 09:45:56 (PDT)

Buddy,
do you know that you are by far the best "GrandDad" on earth? You're really gifted to be able to handle teenagers so easily. I know for sure that soon enough you'll get lots of visits from the Stylos clan.
Thinking of you
Sophie
Sophie
Friday, August 07, 2009 at 11:29:44 (PDT)

The kids are gone. The house feels ennpty. And so do I. PS..
buddy
Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 20:39:44 (PDT)

Time passes and our lives shed their loose threads. Once again we find new threads to weave new fabrics of love, laughter and merriment. It is at such times that we renew our commitment to living with grace, abundance and beauty. Abundance is not just material, but it is the wholesomeness of Being. Grace is the gratitude for Being. Beauty is the essence of Being within that emits an aroma that blesses all whom you encounter. And like children with open hearts we sing the praises of the Universe.
Bazgray2009

Gustaff Mahler das Leid von der Erde—was inspired by the poem below.

By Ruo-Ye* Brook, lotus-picking girls
Laughter and chatters among lotus flowers,
Sun shines on the painted beauty – clear in the water
Breeze lifts fragrant sleeves in the air
At the bank, who are the wandering young men
Gathering in threes and fives by the willows
Purple horses neighing pass, flowers fallen
Witnessing this, troubled and lament in vain

* Ruo Ye Brook is in present-day Zhejiang Province in China, southeast of the city of Shaoxin.

bazgray
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 21:39:21 (PDT)

So nice to have Ana here...can't you just feel the earth tilt on its axis? More Styloses in Massachusetts than...anywhere!
Paulala
Sunday, August 02, 2009 at 17:32:58 (PDT)

And a happy birthday to my namesake! Tell us how you are spending this most wonderful day!
Aunt
Saturday, August 01, 2009 at 16:36:38 (PDT)

Way to go Paul! And on A Saturday! Party time!!!
Uncle
Saturday, August 01, 2009 at 16:24:23 (PDT)

paul we do not hear much from you but it is your birthday. So do me a favor and have one that you will never forget and let the joy forever ring. PS
grandfather
Saturday, August 01, 2009 at 06:56:45 (PDT)

Happy weekend, sweet family.
mona
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 21:46:36 (PDT)

No, it was not THAT super Douglas. Congrats to Annabelle's family! Also to Super Douglas, for staying out of trouble!
Mark
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 08:34:22 (PDT)

Do you mean the super Douglas I know?
Thanks for the reply
Have a good summer
Sophie
Sophie
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 08:53:05 (PDT)

Yes!! Congratulations to the proud parents, and a big fat Greek welcome to Annabelle Olympia!! What a great name that is -- much love and good wishes for the future!!
- mona
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 22:00:01 (PDT)

Congratulations, Douglas, Jennifer and Annabelle!! And thanks for posting!
Scott
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 05:36:12 (PDT)

Annabelle Olympia Straley, born 7/16/09 at 1:38am, 8lbs 14ozs, 20.5 inches, in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Love Douglas, Jennifer and the new addition Annabelle Olympia
Douglas & Jennifer Straley
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 17:48:24 (PDT)

Good point, Mark. It's nuts.
mona
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 23:56:58 (PDT)

I have a question. Buddy,I swear I remember you telling me(when you were considering taking the job in germany) that they wanted you to build systems that showed patient data- a doctor could look at 1000's of pathologies instantaneously. That was 40yrs ago. Why are they argueing about it in DC?
mark mclaughlin
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 18:01:28 (PDT)

Davey's home!!! :)
mona
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 18:01:38 (PDT)

What a glorious day, at last!
Paula
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 03:42:33 (PDT)

hi grandma lovecaitlin
caitlin
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 13:29:51 (PDT)

Go Dave!! (but go slowly)
Scott
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 18:13:49 (PDT)

The gravestone that Peter is talking about is a stone marked Gus Stelos in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which appears to be the grave of Kostas Stelos, brother of Achilleas, who died in 1910. If anyone wants me to email them the picture, send me an email.

And the show Peter is talking about is a comedy show in CT with Ellen Karis (a relative through Marianthi's sister). The show is on August 8th at the Comedy Treehouse in Danbury, CT. So far Peter, Dad, Anne and me are planning on going. That's the same day Melinda moves to New Haven.
Scott
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 18:12:33 (PDT)

David is indeed doing fine - full of P & V, as it were. 3 days in the hospital, then it's marathon training. Or something. :) No cross country motorcyle trips this summer, anyway.

Go Vanessa! Was it fun??

I'm wondering which grave marker you're talking about Uncle Peter? I'd guess the Stylos or the Straley: the Stylos one (in Newton Cemetery) just seems so perfect to me, the Straley one does look like recent work, but it's hard to tell.

Love to all!
Mona
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 18:09:22 (PDT)

The grave stone marking is stark. I wonder who was responsible for the work. It seems rather new. Count me in for Ellen`s act.See you all soon.
Peter Stelos
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 11:46:06 (PDT)

Hey, where did everybody go? Probably to Facebook or some such thing.
I'm sending good wishes to son-in-law Dave Pingree, who, I'm sure, is not reading this or anything else right now, but I'll send you my advice, anyway: Do what the doctors (and Mona) say and you'll be fine.
I had a great visit to Ky, and got back yesterday. Kathi and Chris Layne were visiting at the same time, all celebrating Rex'x 85th birthday.
Mark, Vanessa and Jerome are getting ready to go camping and visiting in New Hampshire. Vanessa cut the grass yesterday with the riding moyer.
Paul, who had a little drama over the weekend, is now feeling fine.
So what have the rest of you been doing?
Ramona
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 10:42:16 (PDT)

You go, Jerome!!! You're the greatest.
Steve
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 09:10:24 (PDT)

Many Bravos and Congratulations to JEROME. (You've passed your international PSAT "Brevet International", your very first diploma. A little bit of work can get you so far.)
My best to all of you

Sophie
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 07:45:45 (PDT)

Yeah, but do you know how to spell "Happy Birthday Doug!!!"??
mona
Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 13:31:07 (PDT)

Yes, I do know how to spell JULY.
Merriam-Webster
Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 18:39:02 (PDT)

Mark, Vanessa and Jerome have arrived in Northampton and are now watching fireworks with Philip, Perry, Paul, Scott and Anne and Melissa, Happy 4th of Juoy everyone.
Ramona
Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 18:37:56 (PDT)

Jerome has landed in Boston and is now on his way to Paula's. All is well.
Ramona
Friday, July 03, 2009 at 16:27:57 (PDT)

Hey Ricky, I'm in Boston/Northampton as of tomorrow. I guess I will be coming out to Cambridge next week.
Mark
Friday, July 03, 2009 at 15:22:20 (PDT)

Hi Stylos family. I am in Boston (well, Cambridge) from 7/3 to 7/11. I will give Scott a call with my number...
Eric Ingbar
Friday, July 03, 2009 at 14:38:05 (PDT)

Sophie, Jerome will be met in Boston by his grandfather at the appointed time and place. They will all see fireworks in Boston on Saturday before coming to Northampton. The summer begins. . .
Ramona
Friday, July 03, 2009 at 07:58:48 (PDT)

Jerome is flying alone like a big boy and should be in London right now. He will be arriving in Boston Logan at 6:30 pm. Who's picking him up? Hope everything is fine. Have a Great Summer Reunion
PS (Vanessa: "Grow up please"!!!! and have a good time from your TG mother)
Sophie
Friday, July 03, 2009 at 06:43:56 (PDT)

we shall meet
but we will miss them
there will be
three vacant chairs.
panos
Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 04:12:27 (PDT)

Home again!! Long trip with a delay in Denver, but I got to sleep quite a bit: preparing for work now. I owe so many thanks...
mona
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 07:04:20 (PDT)

Has your new year been good so far? I hope so. Stop by whenever you pass this way. Happy Birthday!
Yaya
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 17:40:02 (PDT)

I wish you the happiest of birthdays, Melinda Rose! And congratulations on your school plans. I am feeling smarter and smarter, now that I will have a niece at Mt. Holyoke and one at Yale. Hope we get to see you before you move to New Haven...§
Steve
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 16:38:37 (PDT)

MELINDA! Happies from Jerome, Vanessa and myself. We love you, too!
Uncle Mark
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 14:32:05 (PDT)

((((Melinda Rose))))

Many happy returns of this day to our cherished Melinda. This year will totally rock for you -- mark my words.
mona
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 14:30:12 (PDT)

HAPPY MELINDA'S BIRTHDAY! Here's to you, Melinda. You bring such joy to my life. I hope you have/had a day of sunshine, laughter, and happy gardening. I love you!
Mama
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 14:23:42 (PDT)

i am a guppy grandma Ginny see you tommorow love caitlin and thea and marie masaberg and the whole masaberg and fiackos familys love john masaberg
caitlin
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 13:51:08 (PDT)

i am a gugy grandma jana
caitlin
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 13:45:14 (PDT)

You got 12 hours with Vanessa? You're lucky! We got nuttin!
Scott
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 05:14:34 (PDT)

You got 12 hours with Vanessa? You're lucky! We got nuttin!
Scott
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 05:14:26 (PDT)

Well, I enjoyed my 12 hours with Vanessa! Come back soon.
Paula
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 17:34:20 (PDT)

And now help is HERE!
Mark
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 12:55:11 (PDT)

Help is on the way: Vanessa has arrived this side of the pond!
Papa
Monday, June 22, 2009 at 12:42:42 (PDT)

Happy Father Day, Father, and to Fathers everywhere! §
Steve
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 19:09:46 (PDT)

Happy Fathers Day to The Greatest! And to me, too! Go Dads Go! Yippee!!!
Mark
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 18:11:08 (PDT)

Hey David! Happy Father's Day. Your name has come up a lot today, especially since this is your birthday. So Happy Birthday, too. Thank you for lending us the female half of your family. We are enjoying having them around.

And Happy Father's Day, too, to the other fathers in this family. You have all done a great job; you can tell by the products.

And now we resign ourselves to the days getting shorter. Again. Warm weather has not yet come to Massachusetts. Instead we have the rainy season...
The ma-in-law
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 16:38:34 (PDT)

Hey Dad! Happy father's day to the best father I could ever hope for. Has anyone ever told you that YOU ARE THE GREATEST? I send you my sisters and brother and lovely nieces to celebrate this day with you. Thanks for being my Dad...I love you.
Your first daughter
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 04:08:27 (PDT)

Hurray for Vanessessa and Jeromeo! Can't wait to see you both soon.
Paulala
Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 19:05:21 (PDT)

Hey Buddy- Going to the museum? I hear it's a dandy!
mark mclaughlin
Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 14:15:39 (PDT)

Go Sox!!!
mona
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 20:36:26 (PDT)

A BIG congratulations to Jerome and Vanessa who have successfully completed another school year. They will be heading Stateside soon.
Proud Papa
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 20:12:59 (PDT)

Welcome to Massachusetts Mona, Miranda and Betsy! Assuming you are in fact here in Massachusetts somewhere. Sorry about the rain.

Got a call from Joe who is finally on his way, with Trav, on their motorcycle adventure up to Alaska. They were in Eastern Washington at the Canadian border. More details as they become available!
Scott
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 10:00:51 (PDT)

... And a Happy Birthday was had ... by all!
Mark
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 23:25:18 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Mona!!!!!!! Hope you're having a great day, and are ready to do it all over again on Saturday!!!!!!
Anne
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 17:27:18 (PDT)

Hello! Happy Birthday Mona! hope u have a great day!! :)
Vanessa
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 13:25:56 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Monamou!!! Hope you have a good day of celebration, west-coast style. We'll have the marching band, dancing ponies and fly-over ready for the east coast edition on Saturday!
Scott
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 07:23:57 (PDT)

Happy Birtday, Mona! It's going to be a great year for you - I can feel it. Looking forward to celebrating it with you tonight...
Steve
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 06:41:55 (PDT)

Happy birthday to my middle daughter. We are all looking forward to seeing you VERY SOON. I hope it has been a good birthday so far. . .
Ramona
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 05:35:13 (PDT)

HAPPY MONA'S BIRTHDAY! Have an excellent half a century celebration today...and we will do it all again in a couple of days. Can't wait to see you and your charming daughters. Eagerly awaiting your arrival...
Paula
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 03:10:40 (PDT)

Happy birthday Aunt Ginny!! Hope your family is celebrating you in the style you deserve!!
mona
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10:34:35 (PDT)

ME TOO! 5 DAYS! I just have to write one more paper, and then it's time for vacation! Can't wait to see you, east-coasters!
Betsy
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 15:32:55 (PDT)

...getting excited!!!
mona
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 12:36:44 (PDT)

Had a great time at the anniversary. Hard to beleive that we had almost 50 family members and that wasn't even half of them. Everyone is looking good and the weather was perfect. I was in Seattle for about 8 hours before leaving for Mexico. I love Puerto Vallarta this time of the year. It gets warm in the afternoon, but that is what siestas are for. I hope the summer is off to a good start for all!!!
Steve
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 09:48:23 (PDT)

I'll email you details, Paula. I'll be arriving in Boston around Midnight on Wed the 17th. Athena's going to pick us up and drive to your house. If that's OK with you :)
mona
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 10:01:01 (PDT)

Back in Seattle yet, Steve and Mark?
RLS
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 08:52:30 (PDT)

So Mona, what are the specifics of your great Eastern journey?
Paula
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 04:42:25 (PDT)

I had a wonderful time on Saturday it was especially nice to see Steve looking so well.
Congratulation Buddy and Ramona you are members of a very exclusive club.
I love you all and think of you much much more often than I write messages. Naki

Naki
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 23:36:35 (PDT)

Hi Uncle Paul and Aunt Romona, I am sorry I missed yesterday's event, I will look forward to seeing you at Paula's on the 20th. I hope to bring my Mom as well as othr family. It sounds like it was a wonderful time. I can add that I enjoyed the times at Montvale as a child and as a college student when Uncle Peter and I would bring me by for dinner. Many Years !!! Lou
Lou Stylos
Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 17:57:19 (PDT)

Yes, Mona, I still have very fond and vivid memories of Montvale. Don't forget the spaghetti suppers (did we all really fit around that dining room table?!) and Paula and Mark's wedding in the back yard (Bill has seen better days!) and the impromptu sing alongs with piano, organ and guitar, hanging out on the 3rd floor with the 'big kids' (God knows what really went on up there), Paula's pottery studio on the back porch, the slide shows...I could go on and on.

Happy Anniversary to you Aunt Ramona and Uncle Paul! Thanks to you I have these wonderful memories and cousins! I hope to see you this summer. Love to you all!
Andrea
Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 13:56:03 (PDT)

Sorry to have missed it ((((Mom and Dad))))

I think many people have fond memories of the world we knew as Montvale Road, where friends became family and all were welcome. It was quite a phenomenon. The cribbage games, trying to stay up late, long enough to see arrival of visiting Bill Stylos family (when sometimes they'd show up with Chinese take-out), the Open Houses over the holidays, the cook-outs on the cool grill built into the back of the big pudding stone rock. Everyone should have a Montvale Road to look back on, to know the meaning of home. Thanks so much to my amazing ((((Dad and Mom))))
mona
Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 09:35:47 (PDT)

The world is not such a bad place after all. There are a lot of good people in it and it seems a lot of them were here yesterday It was as perfect as a day could be and it could only be better if Mona's gang and the french contingent were present. PS
panagoitis
Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 09:07:09 (PDT)

Thank you, thank you, to all you well-wishers (especially those writing from France!) We were showered with cards, flowers, chocolates and best of all, loving attention yesterday. We haven't counted up how many of the extended family were here in our house and yard, but they ranged in age from a few months (Pam Moser's baby, Jenna, to 91 (Paul's sister, Mary). We were toasted with champagne and a lovely tribute by Athena. The weather was beautiful and we two were in our glory. A big hug to all you offspring who worked together so beautifully to make this a very special occasion. We have Steve and mark with us until Tuesday, so the joy goes on, and on . . .
Ramona
Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 08:38:23 (PDT)

Happy 60th Anniversary, grandparents!

I wish I was there and I hope you had a very fun day with the family!

I am very lucky to have you both as my grandparents and I am sure that your marriage has been full of happy memories and has many more to come!

Happy Anniversary to the two greatest grandparents :)
Jerome
Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 18:17:28 (PDT)

I wish I could spend this day with you guys!
60 years is a very long time (for me anyways) and I am so glad this mariage is lasting so long so all i have to say is.... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Lots of Love, Vanessa (the third greatest!)
Vanessa
Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 14:40:49 (PDT)

To the greatest grandparents on earth:

In sixty years together
You've shared so many things
That's why this very special
Anniversary brings
To you, a wish that love,
Laughter, joy, contentment too
Will be yours to share throughout
The years ahead of you!

Congratulations and Happy Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Sophie, Vanessa and Jérôme
Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 11:22:08 (PDT)

Happy Anniversary to Paul and Ramona Stylos! Sixty years together is an inspiration, and I'm proud to be able to share in your special day. Thanks for letting me be a part of the Stylos clan!
Anne
Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 06:05:01 (PDT)

Happy Anninversary to Mom and Dad! Sixty years today. We are here in Northampton getting ready for all you well wishers who are going to help up celebrate this astounding feat. Congratulations Mom and Dad. Thanks for making all this (and us) possible. Hip Hip Hurray!
Paula
Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 03:31:14 (PDT)

It took me a while to locate the missing "e" ... always love a treasure hunt.

Happy Anniversary wishes to (((Mark and Paula))) ... I had so much fun that day! You guys rock!
mona
Friday, June 05, 2009 at 09:20:56 (PDT)

my goodness i need to learn to proofread ... consider some closing parentheses and an errant "e" added to that last message ....
athena
Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 08:46:10 (PDT)

okay i'm really the last (as far as i know to wish paula happy birthday! at last on the message board, i get points for wishing it in person on the day (i hope! many happy returns, and thanks for being such an amazing sister!
athena
Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 08:44:52 (PDT)

I missed it?! May you have a great year with new memories aplenty! Avast!

((((Paula))))
mona
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 21:27:11 (PDT)

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful day. Sunshine, gardening, Athena here to help put the screens in the deck and help celebrate, lobster, champagne, calls from my loving daughters, mother and brother...but what I really loved was that three of my favorite nieces and nephews wished me a happy birthday on this site! I feel blessed. Can't wait to catch up with each and every one of you this summer
Paulala
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 20:20:50 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Paulala!

Hope you had fun :)
Jerome
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 15:09:30 (PDT)

How about that Paula! She's no chopped liver! Happy Birthday Paulala!! Have a great birthday, and we'll see ya later in the week!
Scott
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 14:33:22 (PDT)

PAULALA!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAYYY !! :D
Vanessa
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 10:43:48 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to my baby sister Paulala (I'm the only one on the planet that can say that). Can't wait to see you in a day or two. Everyone says that the tiles in Mom's kitchen came out great. I'm sure that this will be a very good year for you and your family. §
Steve
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 09:08:03 (PDT)

Paulala! You did it again! Hip Hip Paulala!!!!
Brother Mark
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 07:43:05 (PDT)

Paula! Can I really be the second one to write? Hooray! I hope you have an excellent birthday!! Enjoy some lobster for me, it is my half birthday after all :)
Betsy
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 07:31:18 (PDT)

And NOW it's time to talk about you, Paula, for today is your birthday. I, for one, hope you are having a very happy and relaxing day, doing what you like to do: eating lobsdter, throwing away clothes to make room for new ones,playing in the dirt of your garden, and in the clay of your studio. You, who never forget, or ignore, other people's birthday, desesrve to have a fantastic one yourself. Hip, hip, hooray!
Mama Ramona
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 06:30:49 (PDT)

Paula Paula Paula!!

Everybody keep your eyes open for good International Program Engineering jobs in Massachusetts for me. My job is so miserable, I may not come back after my vacation...
mona
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 20:09:11 (PDT)

Shouldn't we be talking about ME?
Paula
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 18:59:02 (PDT)

Gee, there's a lot of chopped liver in this family! :-)
Anne
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 16:43:13 (PDT)

What am I, chopped liver?
Mark
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 16:27:05 (PDT)

Only 2 days until the first of our west coast visitors arrive!

Only 1 day until Paulala's birthday!

Only 5 days until the open house on Holyoke St.!

Whew, it's hard to keep up around here.
Scott
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 15:50:23 (PDT)

So what am I? Chopped liver?
Steve
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 15:34:35 (PDT)

Only 17 days until our visitors from the west coast arrive!
Scott
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 09:50:55 (PDT)

19 days until we leave for Massachusetts!
Betsy
Friday, May 29, 2009 at 19:08:56 (PDT)

I'm telling you,this kid Cuddyer is killing us in Minnesotta.
mark mclaughlin
Monday, May 25, 2009 at 12:02:47 (PDT)

Hey Dad - check your email!!
mona
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 08:44:05 (PDT)

I think he means he can SLEEP better. (Nothing wrong with his SLRRPing...)
Mme. Spelling Editor
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 12:45:24 (PDT)

It is so good to get happy news from France. And now I can slrrp a lot better. Keep it up!! PS
paul
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11:34:57 (PDT)

Slacking in Chicago.
Steve
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 08:45:32 (PDT)

We're late Jessie!!! So Joyeux Anniversaire de notre part. Thanks to Mark who helps us a lot. We really appreciate having a super clean home and it was not such an easy thing to do. Vanessa is at the Festival and bringing company home tonight once again and Jerome in Antibes. Take good care.
Sophie
Sophie
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 07:49:02 (PDT)

Welcome back!
Paula
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 04:42:21 (PDT)

Sleeping in Seattle ...
Mark
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 23:22:58 (PDT)

Thanks for your kind words. It was a very nice birthday spent with the Nrothampton gang. Yaya made marvelous chicken cattcitore (sp?) I moved (temporarily) into Theena's to house-sit and mama and papa got their boat in the water after a series of adventures (keeping cool heads despite the heat.)
Jessamyn
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 16:40:55 (PDT)

All's I can say is - love you, ((((Jess)))). May you stay forever young!
mona
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 20:14:08 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to the family's champion word-game player. I hope to give you a run for your money tonight.
Ramona
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 12:41:07 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Jessamyn!! I hope your 30th year is the best ever!
Uncle Scott
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 10:53:12 (PDT)

Happiest birthday to Jess, one of the most generous people I know. I hope the next 29 are even better than the last. Wait, then you'll be my age. Congratulations on halfway catching up to me.
Steve
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 09:21:38 (PDT)

Happiest of Birthdays to my Jessomine. Thank you for 29 years of love, adventure, excitement and your wonderfully creative spirit. I love you.
Mama
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 05:36:02 (PDT)

My dad, the number maniac!! Can't wait to see you Dad!!! (and happy belated birthday Petro - hope to see you soon too!)
mona
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 09:58:09 (PDT)

Oops. make that two years, three months, and eleven days. PS
panagoitis
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 06:28:48 (PDT)

peter, of course you are always two years, eight months, and 20 days older than me. But make good use of the extra days anyway. Panos
panagoitis
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 09:33:30 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Uncle Peter!!! I hope we get a chance to see you this summer sometime. I'll be in Mass from 6/4 - 6/9. Come on up to the anniversary party.
Steve
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 19:08:21 (PDT)

Happy birthday dear brother of mine. 86 is not bad. It has finally dawned on me to calculate that for three monthe and elevrn days in every year, you are three years older then me. Other wise only tow years older, Use that spare time in good health. Panos.
panagoitis
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11:47:03 (PDT)

Happy Birthday to Peter Stelos in CT! I hope you can come to the upcoming get-togethers (invitations going out tomorrow). ÷ñüíéá ðïëëÜ!!
Scott
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 09:43:12 (PDT)

We had a happy time yesterday--Mother's Day. Paula has been making tiles (of various colors and designs) to go in our kitchen. Yesterday was installation day and Scott and Athena joined in to do the numerous tasks associated with getting the tiles onto the wall. We spread out all the materials throughout the kitchen and dining room so Jess volunteered to fix lunch for all of us (including Joe, Liss, Pam and Cameron and Emily) upstairs in Scott's kitchen. She made a sumptious spread and served it in the living room. I love the new look in the kitchen, and I'm grateful for all the family, including those who were only able to join in by way of the telephone.
Ramona
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 16:54:36 (PDT)

A very Happy Mother's Day to my mother and to mothers near and far. I'm with you, Mark, how do they put up with us. I hope everyone is enjoying this special pink day...
Steve
Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 16:55:18 (PDT)

Happy Mother's Day! How do they put up with us?
mark mclaughin
Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 13:04:45 (PDT)

Well done, Anana. Can't wait to have you chauffeur me around.
Paulala
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 19:23:26 (PDT)

Three cheers for Ana, our newest driver. Travel safely, and don't forget to signal!
Ramona
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 04:47:02 (PDT)

And congratulations to Ana, who got her driver's license today!
Steve
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 00:25:08 (PDT)

Congratulations, Paula!!!
mona
Monday, May 04, 2009 at 20:31:14 (PDT)

Our boat gets launched on May 22, in Warwick Rhode Island. HURRAY!
Paula
Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 17:15:14 (PDT)

at a go Caitilin. I'll always be on your side
paul
Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 14:24:55 (PDT)

caitilin got a a on her report she likes to keep people in suspense.
thea
Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 08:30:31 (PDT)

Me too! I wish you (had) a very happy birthday, Jeff. I hope you are celebrating yourself and all your accomplishments in style. Go Jeff!
Paula
Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 18:02:45 (PDT)

And a Happy Happy from all of us over here as well!
Mark & Co.
Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 16:05:15 (PDT)

Yo! Jeff! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and a very Happy Birthday! I know it might seem a bit unfortunate to be graduating into this economy, but it's a perfect excuse to sit back and take it easy for a little while. You have been hard at it for many years. Besides, like my mama once said to me 'Sometimes it taks a long time to know what was the good news and what was the bad news.' Happy Birthday!!!
Steve
Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 15:43:25 (PDT)

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our eldest grandson, who is about to get some fancy initials after his name. Will you be coming soon to solve all our computer problems? We are proud of you.
Grandmother Stylos
Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 13:59:10 (PDT)

Happy birthday to Jeff today!! ...I don't dare try my little HTML tricks on you. :) Hope you have a great day today and a year to match!
mona
Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 11:11:22 (PDT)

And to you, Betsy!
Paula
Friday, May 01, 2009 at 17:12:33 (PDT)

Happy May Day everyone!
Betsy
Friday, May 01, 2009 at 12:37:25 (PDT)

grandma i got a f on my rocend
caitlin
Friday, May 01, 2009 at 12:05:41 (PDT)

I'm so pleased Melissa hasn't outgrown her love of pretty colors on the screen...a good sign.
mona
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 12:26:41 (PDT)

On behalf of my adult daughter, thank you all for your birthday wishes. I know she was waiting for her rainbow-colored ((Melissa)) and was glad to see it wasn't forgotten. We had a nice dinner out on her birthday, and last night she went for an age-appropriate night out on the town. I haven't seen her since yesterday. I think she may be on her way up to Alaska on her Moto Guzzi.

Next up on the birthday roster is Jeff, who also will be getting his PhD later in May. Graduation is the weekend of May 16-17 in Pittsburgh in case any of you can make it. (I can't)

And speaking of celebrations, the current plan is to have an open house in Northampton on June 6 for Buddy and Ramona's 60th anniversary. More details to follow. If anyone has thoughts/suggestions about the planning of this please speak up.

And, of course, there will be a party for Mona's birthday, which will be at Paula's on June 20th. Mark you calendars now!
Scott
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:40:36 (PDT)

(((((Melissa)))))
me
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 20:32:12 (PDT)

Melissa, I wish you a very happy birthday. Thank you for bringing us this glorious day, and for being the glorious person you are. Have a happy, happy day. See you tomorrow?
Paula
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 14:10:46 (PDT)

There I go again - starting rumors. It was merely a suggestion that Melissa accompany Joe. I can't say tag-along since she isn't a kid anymore. §
Steve
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 13:03:45 (PDT)

What? Did you say Melissa is taking her Guzzi to Alaska with Joe? Way to go, Birthday Girl!
Mark
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 12:43:50 (PDT)

Say it ain't so! Sweet Melissa is no longer a minor? My how time flies. Welcome to this side of the hill, niece. And so begins the season of Courtney-Stylos birthdays. Can't wait until you come back here. Come with brother Joe on your way to Alaska! Happy Birthday and Happy adulthood!
Steve
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11:29:23 (PDT)

Happy Very Important Birthday to Melissa! I understand you expect to go out before the day is over looking for things to do that are legal today that weren't (for you) yesterday. Welcome to the world of Grown-ups.
Ramona
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 07:00:08 (PDT)

What a beautiful spring day. I plan on spending tomorrow working on the boat (which we hope to have in the water in 2 weeks), and Sunday shoveling...manure! Hurray!
Paula
Friday, April 24, 2009 at 17:43:20 (PDT)

Happy Day, Mother Earth!
Steve
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:30:18 (PDT)

(I mean date...oops)
Betsy
Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 14:44:00 (PDT)

Thanks to all! We're so excited about it. No dates yet, but we'll keep everyone updated :)
Betsy
Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 14:43:24 (PDT)

I too offer my congratulations to the lovely Betsy! And of course to the lucky Josh. Can't wait for the party.
Paula
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 06:22:58 (PDT)

Congratulations, Betsy. Can't wait for another Pingree wedding. Better start thinking of a new toast, David!
Steve
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 20:15:16 (PDT)

Married? Betsy? Why didn't we see this coming? When does the man in question come 'round to get "vetted" by the elders? Well, Betsy's one smart girl so I trust her to choose wisely. I send you both my CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD WISHES.
Grandmother Ramona
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 18:30:18 (PDT)

CONGRATS TO MY BABY SISTER!!!!
Miranda
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 15:38:07 (PDT)

It's sunny in Kingston!

As to your question(s)...I'll be at Paula's house on Saturday June 20th, celebrating my 50th birthday...wanna join me?

Oh yeah, and Betsy's engaged to be married.

:)

Life is good.
Mona
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 13:29:52 (PDT)

Happy Friday, Everyone. And Happy Real Patriots Day. Not a happy day to the real patriots, but happy April 17th. It's a rainy day in Seattle, you know what we say here, April showers bring May showers. It's still good to be back and finally recovered from our trip to Spain and the long ride home. Had a very nice Easter with Leigh, Gregg, Ana, Robert, Jillian, Patrick and Alia at Leigh's house. I understand that there are those who will be celebrating Greek Easter with lamb this Sunday. Wish I were there to share. I'm also trying to figure out my summer travel plans. Who will be where when?
Steve
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 10:22:49 (PDT)

Happy Easter, beautiful family!!!
mona!
Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 17:12:57 (PDT)

Hippety hop!
Paula
Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 16:41:18 (PDT)

Looking good, Paula and Mark! Can't wait to be ferried around!
Steve
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 18:47:33 (PDT)

Looks good!

For those interested, you can see the photos at stylos.net/boat
Mark
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 07:39:11 (PDT)

Oh, and a rudder rather than a wheel. About that inspection...it was inspected in 8/07, so we have high hopes and crossed fingers.
Paula
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 06:01:54 (PDT)

I will be happy to send you photos, Mark. Just need to get out there with my camera in the sunshine. Meanwhile, check out the ebay link for the recently sold 1971 Pearson 30. Does have an icebox, as well as sails, anchor, lots of life preservers, boots, foul weather gear, gloves, maps, containers of sunscreen, etc, etc.. We all think that you did such a great job on the Vanagon that you need a new project.....
Paula
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 05:57:42 (PDT)

Enough bragging already. Send me some photos, and I will post them. Also, some specifics: where did the boat come from, who inspected it, rudder or wheel, on-board fridge (or warm beer), etc.
Boatless Mark
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 04:17:32 (PDT)

I am pleased to announce that our boat has safely arrived and I was able to go aboard. Wow! We are really hoping to have it sailing this summer, and take ALL of you out sailing...though perhaps not all at once.
Paula
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 03:58:17 (PDT)

Well, it looks like the 5 of us are back to our respective starting points in Washington State, Antibes, France and Northampton, MA, with our luggage and souvenirs, memories of paella and sangria and in one case, at least, a sunburn. I realize it takes a lot of help and cooperation to get each of us from our home in Wherever to Estepona, Spain and back, so my thanks go out to all of you who played a part, yet didn't get to see the Mediterranean. I was pleased to see, when I got back to Massachuseetts, no piles of dirty snow, but some definite signs of SPRING. Life is good!
Ramona
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 05:23:01 (PDT)

Safe and sound in the Puget Sound.
Steve
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 17:00:42 (PDT)

Happy to be home resting. Glad you all made it home (though late for all but Mark) safe and sound. It was a lovely and much needed vacation. Thanks to you Steve for making it all possible. Can't wait to see everyone in a couple of months!
Miranda
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 15:28:05 (PDT)

Miranda and Ana arrived on time last night, and Leigh was kind enough to do the picking up and dropping off - many thanks! And Betsy also arrived home yesterday, so it was a day of comings and goings around here, though I can only enjoy it from afar as I keep up on the work front.

I am so grateful for -- so much! Not least of which is the fabulously sunny weekend we had and the opportunity to get the front wall finished!
mona
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 07:37:48 (PDT)

It was a great trip to Spain, but the return was, shall we say, eventful. They were shorthanded in Paris at security, so the plane had to wait for everyone, including me, to clear. When we finally took off, we got a few hours over the Atlantic and had to turn around and divert to London because the bathrooms were not working. No disembarkment in London since it was a foreign country, so we waited on the tarmac while they tried to fix things. After about three hours, they decided to go on to JFK with three bathrooms. So, a full 767 for 14 hours on a plane with three bathrooms. And of course all the flights going west from JFK were either full or canceled due to weather. So I am at a hotel in NY getting ready to leave for Seattle through LA. Otherwise, I am fine and the trip was great. Thanks to all who shared it with me!
Steve
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 02:51:14 (PDT)

Mpna, before you note my mis-typing, just know that I do that on purpose, so as not to be perfect...(Believe that if you want to.)
Ramona
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 02:05:39 (PDT)

And I am stuck here in--not a bad place to be--Paris! After experiencing 9 days of warm sunshine in Estepona I found myself in Malaga waiting for a place to arrive from Granada. And waiting and waiting. When it finally arrived (delayed by fog in Granada) it was too late to make the connection to Boston, but AirEuropa and Air France were very helpful and put me (and a couple from NH who were in the same boat, er...plane) in the Radisson and now I'm in the Charles de Gaulle airport (an impressive place, I must say) and I fully expect that my luggage and I will be on the plane around 1:00 o'clock this afternoon, arriving in Boston 24 hours later than I originally thought.
It has been a wonderful vacation and I thoroughly enjoyed having this time with sons and granddaughters and sharing all the things I love about Spain. I'm glad to see that some, at least, of my traveling companions have arrived home. Surely, by now, all of them have.
Paul, I'll be looking for you at the airport.
Ramona
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 02:02:38 (PDT)

well, thanks steve, then! hope you all had a great time in spain! another cold and wet day in massachusetts, i'm on day nine of stripping my mantel piece ...
athena
Monday, April 06, 2009 at 08:58:37 (PDT)

I think that the thanks are due to Steve, who, along with all his other hats, has taken on the roll of Message Board Maintainer. Hopefully he is comfortable somewhere in NY by now. I am back in Antibes.
Thanks, Steve, for all you do!
Mark
Monday, April 06, 2009 at 08:31:28 (PDT)

yay mona and the pingree-ettes! (and thanks, mark!)
athena
Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 05:59:34 (PDT)

Hey Dad -- me, Miranda and Betsy will be coming to visit you for the last 2 weeks of June -- hooray!!
mona
Saturday, April 04, 2009 at 19:31:23 (PDT)

I think one of the best pleasures one can experience is to travel. Especialy overseas. I feel so glad for you all over there. What more can I say other than ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT. PS
paul
Friday, April 03, 2009 at 08:06:46 (PDT)

happy belated birthday to pam! i hope you have a great time at mount holyoke starting soon! so many of my favourite friends have gone there -- it has a lot of amazing aspects to it, not the least of which is the gothic library! bon vayage and happy year!
athena
Friday, April 03, 2009 at 07:49:13 (PDT)

Still shaking over here, Boss!
Ramona
Friday, April 03, 2009 at 06:22:25 (PDT)

Hi Ramona and Paul
Ann and I celebrated our 54th wedding anniv on St. Pat's Day. Haven't checked here lately so hope ou and Paul are in great health up there in that clean brisk weather. I am sure the winters are different, but no doubt u love them.
Our best wishes to y'all and ur clan, both home and abroad;))
Albert Sharpton
Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 20:11:10 (PDT)

Happy Birthday Pam! And congrats on school! I´ll take you on a cruise this summer to celebrate! Oh wait, that would be the OTHER Mark... I guess he will take us all!
Mark
Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 03:46:40 (PDT)

Ana made it to Spain safe and sound. It's a beautiful day here and here we all are in an internet cafe. Then off to find some sun and Spanish food. A very happy birhtday to Pam! It's shaping up to be a great year for you, I hope the trend continues!
Steve
Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 03:45:09 (PDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PAMELA. Hope this is a wonderful day for you, despite the rain. Let your sunny disposition shine through.

Happy travels to those lucky folks in Spain.

Paula
Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 03:17:00 (PDT)

Bon voyage, Ana!!
mona
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 17:02:21 (PDT)

Congratulations to Mark and Paula! We are in Granada getting ready to go to the Alhambra in the morning. It's an early wake-up call, so we'll sign off for now....
Steve
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 15:22:19 (PDT)

anchors aweigh!
captain athenahab
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 12:06:36 (PDT)

Congratulations to Paula and Mark - that sounds fantastic!
mona
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 20:39:16 (PDT)

A 30 foot sailboat, WOW! Count me in!

Hello to the travelers in Spain!
Scott
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 18:49:03 (PDT)

We just bought a 30 foot sailboat...sleeps 6. Anyone want to take a trip?
Paula
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 16:42:04 (PDT)

So glad to hear you are all safe and sound and in the bar. I am sure it will be a wonderful trip. Take lots of pictures, and save lots of stories to tell us.
Paula
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 13:58:31 (PDT)

Greetings from the La Bomba bar on Puerto Estepona! The internet demons seem to have eaten three weeks of Stylos board messages. Sorry Thea and Caitlin. We have all made it to Spain without a hitch. Turns out the only place we seem to get internet is in the bar. We'll be sure to write our messages when we first get here, rather then when we are about to leave. And we are sure that Mom would send her greetings from the Casa. Things in Estepona are still pleasant, but much more developed since we left here 20 years ago. I guess there are no more internet cafes since everyone has internet on the cell phones. We head out to Granada/the Alhambra tomorrow, pick up Ana on Wednesday and go to Morocco on Friday. Hope all is well in Stylosville....
Steve, Mark and Miranda
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 10:11:00 (PDT)

And another trip to Mexico is coming to a close. I am getting ready to turn the Casa over to Jay and Debbie who should be hear shortly. They'll be here for a week. This is a very mellow place, and it seems to get better and better. Now back to the gray rat race of Seattle. I hope all is well is Stylos Nation!!!
Steve
Saturday, March 07, 2009 at 10:13:25 (PST)

Things are fine here in Peoria Arizona, among the hummingbirds, quail and funny-looking cacti. Nobody sick or sneezing. Ken stays busy helping out at the baseball stadium and finding people to folkdance with. Pat teaches 2 mornings a week and cooks a lot. I sit in the warm sun a lot. It was enjoyable on the weekend when both Becky and Beverly were here. (We still call the "the kids" though they are both grandmothers.) I'm hoping the snow that has covered MA since Novermber will be gone by the time I return on the 10th. Love to all.
Ramona
Friday, March 06, 2009 at 10:05:41 (PST)

...what a beauty she is.
mona
Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 15:22:28 (PST)

thank you thank you one and all! a happier, luckier girl there never was! i'll say it again, my birthday wish is for all of my loved ones near and far to have the kind of love and support and success i feel this year, and fabulous jobs and houses for all! gracious thanks
birthday athenakimou
Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 15:21:27 (PST)

And me too! It was a fabulous party. Just like the hostess. Happy Birthday, littlest sister. Love from...
Paulala
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 19:22:04 (PST)

And a Happy Birthday from yo' Mama, here in Arizona! I'll miss the party but I'll be thinking about you. I'll want to hear all bout the party when I returnl
Ramona
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 16:53:52 (PST)

And a very happy birthday to Athena from south of the border. Perhaps I'll have a marguerita in your honor. I hope this year is the best yet for you!
Steve
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 16:40:29 (PST)

March Fourth, Girl! Never stop.
PING
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 15:40:33 (PST)

Happy birthday to you ATHENA! I hope you enjoy all that snow I've been hearing about!
Betsy
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 14:36:16 (PST)

Happy Birthday to my favorite Athena!!!!!! See you in just a little while for birthday fun at Cherry Street! Happy Athena Day to all!!!!!
Anne
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 14:17:55 (PST)

Happy Birthay Athenakimou! Lookin' forward to coming over to Cherry St tonight for a little PARTY action!
Scott
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 12:32:11 (PST)

How lucky was this day so mny years ago when Athena came to be with us. And how all of us appreciated it so very much. Have a happy birthday thene.
panagoitis
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 08:05:06 (PST)

I can't believe I wasn't first ... What was I thinking?

Happies to Athena!
Mark
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 07:50:35 (PST)

Happy Birthday ((((Athena Kandis))))!!
mona lee
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 07:28:58 (PST)

Yes, well over 14 inches....
Paula
Monday, March 02, 2009 at 17:42:33 (PST)

Thanks for your concern, but I wasn't really lost, just too far away from a computer. I didn't get any satisfaction from hearing that New England is about to be hit again with snow! (How many inches did they say, 14?) I wish you were all here with me where the sun is bright and the air and the water is warm, the humming birds are active the company is wonderful. Bev and Barry were here for 3 days, Becky got here before I did. We lose her tomorrow.
Hey! the message I was writing came back (the first one) now, what became of the second one?) Computers anyway!
Ramona (not lost at all)
Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 17:03:13 (PST)

Perhaps she ran off with the lion. The one that March came in like, at least on the east coast. Here, it was more like a pussycat, mild and drizzly. Kind of a typical Seattle winter day. I'll be taking a break for part of next week and going to Mexico. Otherwise the winter is progressing as was expected. I keep waiting for this global warming everyone is promising. Sorry to spend my entire post discussing the weather, but that is a sign of how much has been happening here. I have been doing a bit of remodeling, which is harder and not as much fun without brother Mark. And don't worry everyone, spring (training) is in (on) the air, and I am sure that the little lamb will be returning our Mom at the end of the month. §
Steve
Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 16:09:02 (PST)

Haven't spotted her here, but I'll keep an eye open!
Mark
Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 15:45:45 (PST)

Help! Our mother is lost somewhere between Massachusetts and Arizona!
Scott
Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 15:32:54 (PST)

Mom? I am not giving up!
Paula
Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 13:13:31 (PST)

Hey Mom, did you make it to Arizona?
Paula
Friday, February 27, 2009 at 17:29:06 (PST)

NO! Don't give up! Never!
mona
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 19:03:57 (PST)

Clearly there's a demon in our message board. The first part I wrote evidently went down a black hole, and the continuation got printed twice! I give up.
Ramona
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 10:08:36 (PST)

...Come back, come back, I wasn't finished! Beware: don't hit TAB when you're writing a message or it all desappears. Now I've forgotten what else I was going to say. I don't know whether the first message got deleted or thought it was ready to be sent. Well, I'll wait and see. If it doesn't sho up I'll rewrite it. Grrrr...
Ramona
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 10:06:02 (PST)

So, let's go for 3 in a row!

I got my invitation to Athena's birthday party in the mail today! Beautiful card, and wouldn't it be so much fun if I could be there. I'm so proud of you ((((Thene))))
mona
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 20:52:04 (PST)

Is everyone surviving the wintry weather we've been hearing about?
mona
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 11:26:57 (PST)

Beautiful sunny (but chilly) day here in Kingston. Time for a little spring transplanting and garage sorting out work. Mona's famous sweet and sour pork for dinner. Miranda is totally stoked about her upcoming trip to Spain. David and I are feeling healthy and happy for the most part. Maybe for the whole part. Birds are visiting our feeder regularly, keeping us entertained. The Dead are playing the Gorge in May. And we're still looking to make it to Massachusetts in June for a party or two. That's about all the news I can muster...
mona
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:44:22 (PST)

That's half right. . .
RLS
Friday, February 20, 2009 at 03:18:45 (PST)

Anne Frank??

:)
mona
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 20:32:26 (PST)

(or before a long weekend)...credit to AF for coming up with the acronym
SAS
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 20:30:15 (PST)

TGIFBALW?? ...beginning a long weekend.
mona
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 09:45:49 (PST)

Happy Valentine's Day to my beloved family!!
mona
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 13:34:44 (PST)

How 'bout that Betsy, all enthusiastic about school and everything. Have fun in Chicago, Bets!

Had a great Wed. night family dinner at Cherry St. Place is looking good! Good job, Athena!

Getting ready for a three day weekend. Yay! TGIFBALW!
Scott
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:16:00 (PST)

Well, down here in Olympia we still have 3 inches of snow on the ground (it snowed yesterday). I'm halfway done with the quarter and can't wait to start the next one. I'm also going to Chicago (or outside of) over spring break for my boyfriend Josh's graduation! What else is going with everyone?
Betsy
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 21:23:10 (PST)

Happy Family Dinner Day!
mona
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 18:50:48 (PST)

I'm back in Massachusetts after a week in Florida. I see there is still plenty of dirty snow around, but then, the ground-hog did see his shadow. . . I tried to check in on the board while I was gone (really, I did) but as I was finishing up the message, I hit the wrong key or something, and it all disappeared. Maybe everybody else's messages did, too, since I don't see any new ones. So, what's new? Bring me up to date.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 04:44:09 (PST)

Would someone out there call Steve, and ask him to check his AOL mail?
Mark
Saturday, February 07, 2009 at 13:59:42 (PST)

To you who may be envying me for getting to be in Florida instead of New England: there is a prediction of record-breaking low temperatures tonight of 30 degrees! I'm having a really good visit nevertheless, and more reasonable temperatures are promised for Friday and thereafter. I hope the snow is finally melting up there in MA.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 20:27:42 (PST)

Six more weeks?
Paula
Monday, February 02, 2009 at 17:07:11 (PST)

And how about that Punxsutawney Phil. Like the rest of us in this economic climate, afraid of his own shadow. Happy Ground Hog's Day to everyone! One of the non-denominational holidays. And in early February, just when we need it. Things are in the dull roar of mid-winter here. To me, February always seems closer to spring than fall, even though the calendar doesn't agree. Welcome home to 'Liss and Joe! Hopefully we will run into you sometime...§
Steve
Monday, February 02, 2009 at 07:45:34 (PST)

How about those Celtics?
Paulala
Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 12:22:26 (PST)

Still shakin' it here, boss.
mona
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 08:43:12 (PST)

Alive and well in Antibes.
Happy Birthday to Alexandra!
Mark
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 03:37:12 (PST)

Athena! How is the room coming along? Do you read this board there on Jerry Street?
Paula
Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:56:26 (PST)

I'll relieve you at the top of the board, Mona!

The guest rooms at the Manor are filling up quick. First Liss from Hawaii, then Joe from Washington, now Mark from Washington. I'll have to start preparing the scary room for use at this rate.

Still very cold around here, but at least the days are getting noticably longer (tiny bit).

Dad and Athena have been working like dogs fixing up her new Cherry St house. Maybe I won't need new guest rooms...I'll just run a shuttle bus to Athena's.
Scott
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 05:17:05 (PST)

Anything good on TV these days?
Mona
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 09:19:20 (PST)

Anything good on TV these days?
Mona
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 08:05:01 (PST)

Hurray for Athena! Welcome to the space age. Welcome back Melissa! Nice to have you back on the East Coast (at least for the moment). I hear Joe will be back soon, and Mark returns from India on Saturday. Then brother Mark comes back. This must be the place to be....except that the temperature is currently -7 degrees.
Paula
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 03:08:37 (PST)

well my news is i have wireless access in my house now ... come on over any time, steve! and any other of my lovely family with or without laptops ... (well, maybe not ANY time, but a lot of times ....)
athena
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 14:26:12 (PST)

Sounds like a great time, Steve. Me, I am already so tired of this frigid season; wish I was going to Mexico, or to Mumbai where the temperature is now 77 degrees!
Paula
Monday, January 12, 2009 at 12:32:07 (PST)

Had a lovely dinner last night with Melya Stylos and her daughter Elena Stylos, who is up here in Seattle for a ballet audition, as well as the Pingrees. All is well here, although last night, like the many before it, was dark and rainy. The flooding seems to have subsided and things have settled into a more normal long gray winter. Mark and I will be happy for a few days in sunny Mexico next week.
Steve
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:59:34 (PST)

I'd love to hear more about Mark's trip - even second hand accounts if anyone's got them!
mona
Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 11:37:48 (PST)

I was off. He made in to India a little while ago. Yea!
Jessamyn
Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 20:55:42 (PST)

As many of you know Mark Allan left for India yesterday. Due to fog in Delhi, their flight was postponed. He has the rare the pleasure of two red eye flights in one trip. The plane has left Heathrow now for the second leg of their flight and I think they will land in Delhi at 2:22am our time. Bad enough for one person but probably harder with a bunch of students. Here's thinking of you Papa!
Jessamyn
Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 20:12:46 (PST)

Happy New Year, Everybody. Ana and I made it back to Seattle. A bit late but unscathed. We walked into the house just as the fireworks started on TV. Mark was not so lucky. He spent New Year's Eve in Atlanta, he should be in later this morning. Thanks to everyone who made it such and comfortable and fun Holiday Season!
Steve
Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 08:34:11 (PST)