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And HNY !!!
Mark
Friday, December 31, 2010 at 20:44:24 (PST)
And so is Mark! I'm soon on my way to bed and Ana's on her way to a party. Life is normal again...
Mark
Friday, December 31, 2010 at 20:43:52 (PST)
Ana and I are happily back in Seattle. I'm on my way to bed and Ana's on her way to a party. Life is normal again...
Steve
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 22:38:21 (PST)
Oh Brother!
Next time make sure they understand Washington STATE!
Happy trails, and see you soon!
Mark
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 10:12:10 (PST)
Bon voyage and good luck to Steve and Ana! Thanks for brightening our holiday season!
Scott
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 10:05:41 (PST)
Well, Ana and I made it to Baltimore and should be back in Seattle by tomorrow night, after spending the morning touring Washington, D.C. Thanks to all in Massachusetts for making it another great holiday with family and friends. See you next time!!!!
Steve
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 00:49:07 (PST)
We get Steve and Ana for an extra 4 days because their flight was cancelled and all flights full until Friday. The best laid plans, etc. We didn't get as much snow as was threatened but we got cold, fierce wind.
We're happy that Mark and Jerome's bags caught up with them.
Ramona
Monday, December 27, 2010 at 19:29:52 (PST)
Going fine here, where we have all been reunited with our bags. Ahhh, three days of clean clothes!
Mark
Monday, December 27, 2010 at 15:58:22 (PST)
How's everyone managing back there?
Mona
Monday, December 27, 2010 at 13:38:38 (PST)
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Paulala
Monday, December 27, 2010 at 03:19:06 (PST)
Bah, Humbug
14 and counting no more ...
Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 14:16:35 (PST)
Merry Christmass from France !!!
(And Merry Christmass to Jerome's and Mark's bags, wherever they may be!)
Mark +
Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 09:38:00 (PST)
To Ramona, Paul and family.....
Merry Christmas Dear Sister and brother-in-law from the Gulf Coast. I hope your Christmas season is white and filled with LOVE Ramona, it is always such a pleasure to; hear from yo9u....I do wish we could meet and relive past memories, but alas....but alas, Father Time has taken his toll. Take Care
Albert
Albert Sharpton
Friday, December 24, 2010 at 22:17:08 (PST)
Jerome got to Nice later than expected, wearing a short and a little sweatshirt!!!!! Glad his flight wasn't cancelled like most European flights are at this time. His luggage is missing and the weather so cold. But we're so happy to have him around just pride and joy. Have a good trip Mark and hope everything will go well.
Sophie
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 06:51:07 (PST)
Then I'll give you an update before I depart: Jerome made it to Nice a few hours late. I'll be leaving tomorrow.
Mark
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 18:33:25 (PST)
Just want to wish everyone a very merry christmas, and hopefully the new year will find us together
With Love,
Kathy Alex and Nicole
A special hello to Uncle Billy, Uncle Buddy and Uncle Peter
kathy Hanson Barrere
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 15:04:56 (PST)
I'm waiting to hear that Mark and Jerome have both reached their destination in France. Send us word.
Ramona
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 13:36:54 (PST)
Mom - I just received my copy of Between You and Me and the Gatepost, and I LOVE it!! The font and printing are all nice and clean and the illustrations!! Great job, 'Liss! I've started thumbing through, and caught a quick read of "Snapshot of Jerry", and it moved me to tears ... very well done indeed. I think you're right too, about him wanting us to be happy.
Congratulations and thanks so much for doing it...love you, you are still my pal.
Mona
Monday, December 20, 2010 at 12:46:42 (PST)
Thanks everybody for the Happy Birthday wishes. It was great to be surrounded by my happy family. Having a great time in Boston. Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to all!!!
Steve
Monday, December 20, 2010 at 12:30:52 (PST)
Thanks everybody, and thanks Doctor Rivers and Doctor Belichick!
Scott
Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 22:17:02 (PST)
our computer is on the fritz - but sending you birthday wishes and love via wii
(((Scott)))
mona
Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 09:43:16 (PST)
Great Scott, I'd almost forgot! It's true? Doc Rivers has something lined up for you? You Doctors: always looking out for eachother!
Mark
Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 09:19:31 (PST)
And little brother Scottie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May your day be filled with the laughter of your children and a Celtic's win! And cake.
Paula
Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 04:21:13 (PST)
I know you'll have a grand day.Spaghetti and meatballs for you!
mark mclaughlin
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 13:13:54 (PST)
Happy birthday Steve -- and many more!
Mona
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11:18:26 (PST)
HAPPY STEVIE'S BIRTHDAY! See you later today for the celebration.
Paula
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 05:12:53 (PST)
A very Happy Birthday to a special niece Betsy!
Steve
Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 22:30:47 (PST)
Thanks for the birthday wishes! I wish I could say I did something more exciting than pushing carts all day, but alas, there it is. I miss you all, Love Betsy-
Betsy
Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 22:17:50 (PST)
Happy Betsday! So it's true what my mother says, you have joined the Marines?
Mark
Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 18:12:07 (PST)
What a trip!! I don't think I can express my satisfaction and appreciation in words. I really feel ready to take it all on again. Which is a good thing, as I have a job interview on Friday... Anyway THANK YOU - ALL of you!! The flight was lonnnng and a bit of delay in Portland, but all's well now - Betsy is finishing up her sleep before a long day of work: I'll let her fill you in on her doings by herself. MUCH love,
Mona
Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 08:13:27 (PST)
Happy Birthday to a nice niece! You're the Bets!
Scott
Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 08:01:04 (PST)
Have a great birthday, Betsy. I hear that you have a special reason for looking forward to Christmas. (Anchors Aweigh!) We enjoyed having your mom here for a couple of weeks. Sending you love.
Betsy's Grandmother
Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 03:45:13 (PST)
Let the day (and month) of Betsy celebrations begin! Have a wonderful day, my half birthday twin. Love from your proud auntie,
Paula
Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 03:17:56 (PST)
Sad to see you go, Mona...COME BACK SOON!
Paula
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at 15:03:41 (PST)
Happy Thanksgiving!
mark mclaughlin
Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 08:22:45 (PST)
Wicked good. Paula knows how to show a gal (or two) a good time. We're all pitching in, from each according to her abilities, to each according to her need. Also ... late night harmonizing in the hot tub - life is definitely sweet!
Mona
Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 19:38:58 (PST)
I am very sorry for all of you who are not me, Athena or Mona. Hike, lobster, hot tub, massage, margaritas, fire, home made lotions and potions. Life is good.
Paula
Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 19:07:48 (PST)
Yay!!
Mona
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 19:53:01 (PST)
I feel the balance slowly shifting to the East....
Paula
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 15:38:17 (PST)
A very Happy Birthday to Ana and Miranda!!!
Steve
Sunday, November 07, 2010 at 16:59:57 (PST)
Count me among those who wish Ana and Miranda HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you do something fun and satisfying today.
Yaya Ramona
Sunday, November 07, 2010 at 10:42:59 (PST)
Here is wishing the Happiest of Birthdays to my amazing West Coast Birthday Nieces!
Auntie Paulala
Sunday, November 07, 2010 at 06:45:37 (PST)
Sorry so late Professor Mark. Don't worry about getting older, I am hot on your trail. Hope you are enjoying yet another beautiful New England fall. See you over the Christmas holidays. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Steve
Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 14:45:25 (PDT)
forgive the lousy key board that keeps making mistakes. ps
paul
Friday, November 05, 2010 at 08:45:40 (PDT)
I lknow Mark's birthday ia in November but I do not know what day. But that will not keep me from wishing him the happiest of birthdays. So here goes!!! Happy birthday Mark. You are so very good. PS
paul
Friday, November 05, 2010 at 08:37:32 (PDT)
Hip Hip Hurray for Professor Mark!
And a shout out to Joe, who probably is not reading this on his smart phone in the rain forest ...
Mark
Friday, November 05, 2010 at 07:58:03 (PDT)
And now on to happy birthday to Mark Allan...you are only as old as you feel! Right, Mark? Happy Birthday, youngster!
Paula
Friday, November 05, 2010 at 03:39:26 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Adventurer Joe! I hope your southern adventure is going even better than you hoped. You'll be getting warm just as we are cooling down. Hurry back and teach me Spanish!
Steve
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 at 21:36:49 (PDT)
and of course happy birthday to sophie too! i am thinking of you fondly and i hope your year goes splendidly, wish I was coming to france in march ....
athena
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 at 08:21:08 (PDT)
and me to be the second! Happy birthday to the tallest stylos in the world (is that still true jerome?) -- and one of my favorite huggers, gigglers and potato eaters! Hope you are having a blast wherever you are!
athena
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 at 08:18:56 (PDT)
Let me be the first to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE! I trust you are somewhere sunny and enjoying your day of celebration. I miss your sparkle, and look forward to seeing the photos. Sending love from the cold and windy Northeast...
Paula
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 at 02:54:04 (PDT)
Thanks so much to all of you. Vanessa treated me so well, starting the 30th with home made crepes for breakfast. I really enjoyed it. How is Jérôme? Still cooking at school?
Love to all
Sophie
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at 10:11:51 (PDT)
Thanks so much to all of you. Vanessa treated me so well, starting the 30th with home made crepes for breakfast. I really enjoyed it. How is Jérôme? Still cooking at school?
Love to all
Sophie
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at 10:11:36 (PDT)
And I do not want to be left out. Sophie please have a happy birthday. Tou should you know. I still hope I can make it to france in March. Stay happy and all good will come to you. PS
paul
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 07:34:59 (PDT)
I hope it is a very Joyeux Anniversaire for Sophie. I wish you the very best! I am in Cabo San Lucas. You should move to Mexico, they celebrate Halloween on October 30 year. Each year, everyone would get dressed up and party on your Day! I hope we see you soon!
Steve
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 19:45:15 (PDT)
Best wishes for a great year for you, (((Sophie)))!
Mona
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 16:40:43 (PDT)
Happy Day, Sophie.
Paula
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 15:55:05 (PDT)
Indeed, very happy and warm wishes to Sophie. I hope Vanessa is spoiling her (and behaving!) on this day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Grandchildren's Father
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:50:53 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Sophie, the mother of our lovely grandchildren. I hope you have a good anniversaire, doing whatever makes you happy.
Ramona
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:14:05 (PDT)
Yes, where is everyone? I know where I am: looking for my Halloween shirt that I only get to wear once a year. Last year we bought Halloween candy that we wouldn't mind having left over. (There was lots.) This year we got a kind that neither of us likes (but kids do) so we won't be tempted to eat it. I consider that progress, don't you?
Ramona
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 07:01:56 (PDT)
Where is everybody?
Paula
Friday, October 29, 2010 at 17:50:57 (PDT)
Basketball season starts tonight! Go Celtics!
Paula
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 16:05:08 (PDT)
Scott -- tonight at the Iron Horse: The Spampinato Brothers' CD release party. I'd be there if I could :)
Mona
Friday, October 22, 2010 at 08:56:06 (PDT)
Happy birthday, young old man.
Mona
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 17:22:26 (PDT)
Yes, indeed. A very Happy Birthday to our big brother. Jerry, if you could hear me now, I was say "YOU ARE OLD!". We're here to love ya'.
Steve
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 17:19:37 (PDT)
Celebrating our big brother Jerry, born 60 years ago today. Loved and missed every day.
Paula
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 02:55:46 (PDT)
Thanks a bunch to all of you who extended yourselves in many and various ways to make sure that I had a great birthday--which I did! In the course of the day I got cards to READ, sweet things to HEAR (people singing Happy Birthday to You and loving messages on the telephone) and delicious things to EAT (thank you, Paula) and wonderful things to SMELL (made by Jess) and something to keep me warm and cozy this winter (my thanks to the giver, you know who you are. . .) What more could anyone ask for!
Ramona aka Mom
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 15:48:47 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to my Mom! Sorry for the late posting, but never late than not at all. I hope you had a great celebration out in Acton - wish I could have been part of it. I hope the next 81 years are even better!
Steve
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 15:02:20 (PDT)
HURRAY!
Happy Birthday, Mom! Without you we would all be ... a lot less.
Cake and Ice Cream!
Mark
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10:06:54 (PDT)
Happy Mommy's Day! I am thrilled to be able to celebrate with you tonight in person. Enjoy your day.
Your loving daughter, Paula
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 03:46:34 (PDT)
Excellent ... that seemed like what I had heard.
And on another note, happy birthday wishes to my lovely ((((Mom)))). Love you!
Mona
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 01:02:43 (PDT)
LESTOIL! Now, how did you know I would know? Is it the "powerful" thing?
Paula
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 14:28:50 (PDT)
Most French High School Students are on the streets to protest... No more petrol and what's next?
Glad Vanessa and Jérôme aren't part of it at this time...
Sophie
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 10:50:48 (PDT)
Hey Paula, do you know how to get sap out of (cotton) clothing?
Mona
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 07:42:33 (PDT)
Finally! Now you will all see my POWERFUL side!
Hurricane Paula
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 09:05:51 (PDT)
Mmm....delicious family dinner!
Paula
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 16:38:03 (PDT)
What, no baklava??
Mona
Friday, October 01, 2010 at 08:37:08 (PDT)
And a happy belated thank you!
Nice quiet birthday with some landscaping, topped off by vanilla ice cream and chocolate cake.
Who's next?
Mark
Friday, October 01, 2010 at 07:54:41 (PDT)
i hope you had a great birthday mark! if you are still in seattle in a couple of weeks i hope to see you there (for the ice cream making party?) party on dude
late than never athena
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 12:01:27 (PDT)
Vanessa. it is so good to read words from your hands. Keep it up and let us know how it feels being a senior. I would love to know. And I know your papa had a good birthday hearing from you.
paul
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 05:32:42 (PDT)
Happy Happy Birthday Papa!! I hope you all the best and I miss you !!!
Vanessa
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 13:12:01 (PDT)
I wish I could take you out to a steak dinner for your birthday but let it be known it was a great day when they brought you into our family. And whats more you should have a well deserved good day to celebrate your birth. you are always in my mind. PS
panagoitis
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:58:25 (PDT)
Greetings and best wishes from me, too, Mark. Your bus misses you, and so do we. Have a good day and a good year. Love,
Mom
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:46:41 (PDT)
A very Happy Birthday to Brother Mark, who spends a good share of his life making the lives of those around him easier. Thanks for all that you do. Have a great year!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:08:04 (PDT)
Happy birthday to MARKIMOO!!! In your honor I will drive the van around the block a few times honking the horn. Hope you have a great year!
Scott
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 05:25:46 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, littlest brother of mine.
Paula
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 03:23:34 (PDT)
Yup, next summer in North Carolina. Who is in?
Paula
Monday, September 27, 2010 at 15:33:08 (PDT)
I'm back in Northampton, but I had a great visit with Rex in Berea. Lots of time to relax, gather some family tree info, eat out at the Dinner Bell, hear some live music and do a little hiking and camping. I didn't make it to North Carolina this trip, like I had been thinking about. Maybe next summer!
Scott
Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 18:56:27 (PDT)
Scott, why haven't we heard from you?
Paula
Friday, September 24, 2010 at 14:18:49 (PDT)
I started a message before and it disappeared into cyber-space. Thanks to Mark, Steve and Jerome for the great visit we had with them... and for being an impromptu B&B at very little notice. Mahalo from Pat and Ken.
Pat Layne
Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 20:39:51 (PDT)
I am sending you many sincere good wishes for a Happy Birthday. I hope the sun shines on you today, and that you have birthday cake and ice cream before the day is over.
Grandmother Ramona
Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 08:03:23 (PDT)
Joyeux Anniversaire mon super Jérômen je suis si fière de toi. Je pense à toi très fort et te souhaite pleins de bonnes choses bien méritées. You're so wise my great Jérôme, you just deserve the best. Have a great Birthday. Maman
Sophie
Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 06:45:50 (PDT)
it is the 23rd both in France and the east cost. And so it behovse me to wish a happy birthday to the greatest Jerome. May they never stop coming. I remain your grandfather.
paul
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 21:41:31 (PDT)
Happy (almost) Birthday to Jeromeo!
Paulala
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 19:12:42 (PDT)
I agree, Steve. Something to strive for.
And I am glad you had so much fun, Mona.
Paula
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 16:39:59 (PDT)
Ha ha - well, the rain did NOT hold off, and we danced and sang and noshed with friends in the warm downpour for 3 hours - to the latest incarnation of the Grateful Dead. Band sounded great, and it was amazing how much fun you can have, just watching everyone else having so much fun!! :)
Now to dry out the gear...
Mona
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 09:24:26 (PDT)
I am enjoying a very hot weekend in Cabo San Lucas. I didn't realize that the Baja was such a desert. We were graced by three spontaneous overnight guests on the night before I left, the youngest of which was Ken Dewire. Oh to be so active when I am an octogenarian. This will be a short trip and I will be at work on Monday morning. Have a great time, Scott. Say hi to all my Appalachian relatives.
Steve
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 18:48:47 (PDT)
To tell you the truth, I AM jealous of your creek bathing, Paula. Ping and I are heading out for a concert, probably our last hoorah for a while, until fortune chooses to shine again. Torrential rains last night, what else? ...life is good.
Mona
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10:20:03 (PDT)
Have a wonderful time, Scott. Oh the sun shines bright...
Paula
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 17:12:10 (PDT)
Just leaving home - for my old Kentucky home (Rex's home actually).
Scott
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 16:53:20 (PDT)
And YOU?
Paula
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 15:13:07 (PDT)
Home Sweet Home.
Paula
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 15:38:44 (PDT)
Had a lovely bath in the creek...bet you are green with envy. (I was blue with cold).
Paula
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 16:58:08 (PDT)
Since Paula may be too busy feeding the fish in the creek at the cabin and visiting potteries in Yancey County, I will contribute to the travelogue. I am here in Brevard with Jill, planning a walk in the forest before the day is over. We are all having a great time wish those of you who enjoy NC could be with us. The cabin looks great, by the way. Bev and Barry seem right at home there.
Ramona
Monday, September 13, 2010 at 09:30:14 (PDT)
Thanks, Mona. With that encouragement I will continue. Today I head north to the cabin. Can't wait. More to follow...
Paula
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 07:33:41 (PDT)
Yay Paula!!
Mona
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 21:54:14 (PDT)
And today I saw Steve Martin, playing banjo and, well, being funny!
Paula
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 18:53:59 (PDT)
To continue with my monologue (or is it travelogue) Doc Watson is still alive and kicking, and playing a mean guitar.
Paula
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 07:20:22 (PDT)
Hey Dad, I hear you hosted a lovely family dinner. Sorry I missed it. Let's do it again next week!
Paula
Friday, September 10, 2010 at 12:32:58 (PDT)
I wish you were here too, Athena. Not at the cabin yet, in sunny Brevard. Good flights (though the airplane missed the runway on the first try; more successful on the second pass...be still my heart. Looking forward to a week of relaxing, music, sunshine, antiques, folk crafts, pottery and going to the cabin on Sunday.
Paula
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at 05:52:33 (PDT)
well i hope mom and paula are having a great time in north carolina ... is it true that your\'re at the cabin already? wish i was there ...
athena
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 19:42:48 (PDT)
Another beautiful day on the ocean.
Paula
Sunday, September 05, 2010 at 20:00:01 (PDT)
Happy Birthay Grandfather!!!
You're the greatest!
Jerome
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 23:42:04 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Buddy! I'm so glad I got to see you this summer for my graduation, it meant so much to me.
I love you very much--
Betsy
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 22:19:23 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Dad! I had a very nice weekend with you in Manhattan. Let's do it again for your 90th. Thanks for being my Dad. We'll party on tomorrow, dude.
Steve
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 19:14:14 (PDT)
Happy birthday to my dad -- a man who really knows how to live, and who is teaching us all. Óå áãáðþ
Mona
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 18:55:29 (PDT)
Start spreading the news!
Way to go, Dad!
Mark
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 14:11:11 (PDT)
Many returns to the day,Buddy! Souvlaki and a Ballantine for you!the best guy i ever met.
mark mclaughlin
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 13:48:34 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD! Party time tomorrow. I love you.
Paula June; adoring daughter number 1
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10:42:46 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favorite 85-year-old Grandfather. (No, he's not MY grandfather but he is my husband of lo, these many years.) The birthday boy in question is in New York today with Steve, so we will sing The Birthday Song to him tomorrow.
Ramona
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 06:53:53 (PDT)
That was quick! We miss you already.
Paula
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 03:01:43 (PDT)
Jerome and I got home without a hitch!
Mark
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 22:57:25 (PDT)
So sad to see them go .Did you get home safely Vanessa? And Mark and Jerome must be in the air...but on to the next group. Hurray for Ana and Steve!
Paula
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 15:20:27 (PDT)
Here we are, waking up to a beautiful morning in Newport...on the boat...life is good.
Paula
Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 03:15:06 (PDT)
((((Naki and Lee)))) ... I know how hard this time of year is for you. Well, not just this time of year. Know you are loved...
Mona
Friday, August 20, 2010 at 13:48:56 (PDT)
Hi, Naki and I participated in an "ad" concerning the mosque at ground zero. You can go to keepamericasafe.com
click on 9/11 victims familiies speak out etc
Regards, Lee
It is on youtube and probably others websites.
Love, Lee and Naki
Lee Hanson
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 14:22:03 (PDT)
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Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 22:26:12 (PDT)
And those feat! I mean feet! Hurray for Melissa. She done us proud.
Paula
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 09:44:01 (PDT)
Wow! What a feat for 'Liss! We're all proud of you and can't wait to see all those muscles from so many days in the woods!
Steve
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 06:52:18 (PDT)
Today's the day Melissa finishes her long journey....2178 miles hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Dad and Vanessa are on their way up to meet her. Congrats Liss!
Scott
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 05:29:55 (PDT)
Where have all the people gone....long time passing...
Paula
Sunday, August 08, 2010 at 12:50:51 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Paul, my not so little namesake. Welcome to the roaring 20's.
Paula
Sunday, August 01, 2010 at 11:17:33 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Paul Jerome Pingree. We hope you are having a good summer and a good life. If you ever read this board, let us know.
Oh, to be twenty again. . .
Ramona
Sunday, August 01, 2010 at 08:31:14 (PDT)
Ooops.
:)
Mona
Sunday, August 01, 2010 at 06:46:01 (PDT)
Man, where did the summer go?
Missed It
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 08:39:56 (PDT)
A grey Saturday morning. That is bound to turn into a blazing Saturday afternoon. We've been in this weather pattern for a while. Incredibly thick fog yesterday...almost couldn't see the ferry yesterday morning as I was waiting to board: just the headlights of cars coming down the ramps to let me know where I was supposed to aim the car.
Happy last day of August!!
Mona
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 08:14:01 (PDT)
And what do you see now?
Question asker
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 03:52:58 (PDT)
Hint: I can see a weeping birch.
Vanessa
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 18:03:02 (PDT)
Maybe...but not there now. Though now Vanessa is somewhere else. Hint: with a cousin.
Paula
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 16:01:27 (PDT)
You have wifi on The Boat??
Mona
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 18:24:12 (PDT)
Here! Now you just have to guess where here is...hint: I am not home.
Paulala
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 15:28:45 (PDT)
where is she now
joe
Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 09:17:24 (PDT)
And now she is here!
Oncle Scott
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 16:18:42 (PDT)
VANESSA IS HERE!
Paulala
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 14:46:22 (PDT)
Panayioti, The address is
Peter Stelos
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 at 14:51:23 (PDT)
I have had the image of Meha waking you with a birthday hug at midnight all day. If it couldn't be me, I'm glad it was someone. All my love Meluski and keep cool!
Jessamyn
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 18:27:11 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Melinda. If you can read this you can post something. We all want news from you. Love,
Grandmama
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 15:24:38 (PDT)
((((Melinda Rose))))
Mona
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 15:01:48 (PDT)
with all the birthdays in june I cannot miss that of Melinda Rose. The sweetest flower that ever grows. And it geta pretier every yesr. Go MELINDA GO. ps
PAUL
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 06:49:38 (PDT)
Wishing the happiest of birthdays to my lovely, intrepid, Melinda! I am so proud of you, way over there on the other side of the world. I KNOW you can feel my love from there.
Mama
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 03:30:48 (PDT)
Leo I wish you a very happy birthday. Time marches on and we see less and less of each other but the bond and memories remain strong. We must find a way to get together at least once a month. panos
pau
Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 07:21:27 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEO (I am shouting to make sure you hear me). Tell us all about the world according to Leo. And have a happy birthday.
Paula
Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 06:35:58 (PDT)
Here's to David! Happy Birthday! You always bring us a bit of sunshine and fresh air, so well appreciated after a long hard winter. Happy trails.
Paula
Monday, June 21, 2010 at 12:51:08 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Dave Pingree, who seems to always have to share what should be Dave Pingree-day with Fathers' Day, and the summer solstice, and this year a whole bunch of graduations! (Not to mention Mona's birthday, coming only 5 days earlier.) But you are not forgotten, Dave. I hope your aches and pains have subsided and that you get lots of attention today from those around you. You deserve your share of the limelight.
Mother-in-law
Monday, June 21, 2010 at 04:58:37 (PDT)
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DAD! I just want to publically proclaim that I do have the best Dad in the whole world, and I am very happy, and proud, to share this honor with some petty amazing siblings. Thank you for all you did and do for us, Dad. All kidding aside, I feel very, very lucky to have you for a father. I love you very much.
Paula
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 04:42:14 (PDT)
Sigh
Paula
Friday, June 18, 2010 at 07:56:25 (PDT)
happy birthday Mona. Trust the pillory of spankings was endurable. The Celtics? Your sister just put her on a broad reach and is running with the wind.
mark mclaughlin
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 14:40:05 (PDT)
Hey! I am trying to return to earth after a truly great birthday day! My life has been on quite an upswing lately -- topped off by an unexpected extension to my contract (so I won't be making it to Mass. for a visit until September, Paula...sorry). My kids are all happy and healthy, so I guess I have it all!
Thanks to dad for making it out for graduation season - your presense made it all so much sweeter. Love you so much. Do let me know you got home OK and all.
Thanks to all for the loving greetings - I'll see you soon(ish)!!
Mona
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 06:46:50 (PDT)
Hmmm...I posted a message that seems to have erased itself...at the risk of personal embarrassment I will post again: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MONA! For you I wish a day of good food, good drink, loving family and friends, and lots and lots of fun. WE will celebrate in person in July. Love from your big sister....
Paula
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 15:13:13 (PDT)
Happy Mona Day! I give you the day off ... from homework! Hey, in this weather, take it off from gardening, too!
Mark
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 07:37:59 (PDT)
Special Happy Birthday wishes to Mona (the new UW grad!) I know you are probably working today, but I hope your live-in cook fixes you a chocolate birthday cake for later in the day, and reminds you how special you are to all of us.
Birthday Girl's Mama
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 06:54:47 (PDT)
June 16, why does that sound familiar? Oh yeah, because it's MONA'S BIRTHDAY!!!!! The celebrations on the west coast continue! I wish I were there to celebrate too, but please accept my wishes for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and a wonderful year ahead!!
Scott
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 06:27:41 (PDT)
Congratulations to the graduates: Ana, who got her high school diploma yesterday, Betsy, who is grauating from Evergreen College today, and Mona, who is (or will be tomorrow) a graduate of University of Washington. You have a right to feel proud, and to take a few days off and celebrate!
Ramona
Friday, June 11, 2010 at 10:24:06 (PDT)
...watching Mamma Mia and thinking of (((Athena))) who loves this movie!!
Mona
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 20:46:07 (PDT)
Now THAT was a nail biter! As Dad would say: I will sleep good tonight!
Paula
Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 20:40:44 (PDT)
You can go to bed now, Paulala!
Not to be outdone:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Mark
Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 20:00:04 (PDT)
See, Mom, it's more than just a birthday board, it is an anniversary board as well. I don't remember your wedding, but I remember all the nice anniversary parties we have had (including last year) and I wish you both another 61 years of wedded bliss!!! Thanks for finding each other and making us!
Steve
Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 10:33:59 (PDT)
HAPPY 61st ANNIVERSARY to the best parents a girl could hope to have. May today be as beautiful as that day in June so long ago...but a little more restful. I love you both so very much. Thanks for getting married, and most of all, thanks for having me!
Paula
Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 04:36:22 (PDT)
Thank you, thank you, my adoring family. I think the best part of this birthday may have been the lovely words you all spoke and wrote to me. Besides that, I thoroughly enjoyed planting and weeding my entire garden (thank you Jessamyn), eating lobster (thank you Athena), frozen margaritas, and a hot tub with Athena and Jess. On the second day of my birthday (there just were not enough hours in the day on Wednesday) I bought and planted a beach rose in the yard, trimmed and mulched the yard, and threw away 57 pices of clothing. And then went to Not your Average Joe's for my free dinner and dessert, and home to watch the Celtics. All wonderful (well, maybe not the game.) I love you all. Thanks for being my family. (You too, Mark M, my adopted brother.)
Paula
Saturday, June 05, 2010 at 12:18:20 (PDT)
I think this has turned into a birthday board! Surely other things of interest are going on in the lives of those who check in here. For one thing, I know that today is Paula and Mark Allan's wedding anniversary, and that the groom is traveling far away, leaving his bride of thiry-something years to mind the fort (and the house and the garden). Congratulations, anyway, you two.
Ramona
Saturday, June 05, 2010 at 08:18:23 (PDT)
Big HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to my big sister! Happy Birthday PAULALA, and throw in an extra LALA for good measure! Good thing we got to toast you on Monday, since we won't be seeing you today. Whatever you're doing, enjoy, and use sunscreen! I think I'll go find myself a lobstser roll in your honor!
Scott
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 11:10:18 (PDT)
I want to thank you for meaning so much to our famiy and for that matter to the whole world. When I first saw you as a new born I could never imagine so much good was encompased in this small bundle of joy. Now enjoy yourself in the same manor. As always your father.
dad
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 10:36:37 (PDT)
The happiest of Birthdays to one of the happiest people I know. Paulala, you have no idea how much you mean to so many. We will you a great day and a great year!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 09:45:54 (PDT)
Hip Hip Paulala!
I am sure you are doing all the things you love to do today, so have fun!
Brother Mark
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 07:49:11 (PDT)
A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PAULA who is probably still enjoying a chance to sleep in, before greeting this sunny spring day. I hope you have a wonderful day complete with lobster and messages from the members of your family who are traveling far away. We all enjoy birthdays more because you like them so much. Take it easy in the garden today. . .
Mama Ramona
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 03:30:37 (PDT)
Bon Voyage to Melinda...off to India for 10 weeks. I miss her already.
Paula
Monday, May 31, 2010 at 16:43:30 (PDT)
As a matter of fact,I'm going to be in midland massachusetts around the last wk in august...anything going on? Network apoplexy is going to decide it tonight Buddy and Paula..I think the fix is in. Anyone lokking for cheap swimps and 'ersters?
mark mclaughlin
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 12:51:09 (PDT)
We suffered the agony of defeat here in Seattle as well. At least it was a good game. Had a great family dinner last night with most of the Scott Stylos family, most of the Mark Stylos family and most of the Steve Stylos family. Lots of good food and laughter was had by all. Makes me wish we all lived closer. Best of luck with the weather and stamina to Scott, Liss, Joe and Travers who embarked on their climb of Mt. Rainier today. And we'll be ready for the next round of visitors in a few weeks. When are you coming out, Mark McLaughlin???
Steve
Monday, May 24, 2010 at 23:30:17 (PDT)
Hey Mark! Yep, that's me. Watching the Celtics. They lost tonight, but only so that I can watch them win on Wednesday with my Dad. Go Celts!
Paula
Monday, May 24, 2010 at 20:47:14 (PDT)
Wonder what Paula's doing tonight?
mark mclaughlin
Monday, May 24, 2010 at 14:52:36 (PDT)
Wonder what Paula's doing tonight?
mark mclaughlin
Monday, May 24, 2010 at 14:52:23 (PDT)
Horray for Jess!
Mark
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 11:55:59 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jessamyn Zoe!! Welcome to full-blown adulthood! I am sure your parents are properly feting the occasion with you. Enjoy!
Uncle Scott
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 07:45:18 (PDT)
Happy thirtieth birthday, Jess! It's so nice to have you in our family. Have a great time in the Vineyard and we will see you soon.
Steve
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 06:31:13 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to the amazing Jessamyn. Here is to 30 wild, wacky and wonderful years. I am thankful for each and every one. I know you will have a great day, as we sit in this wonderful Inn in Martha's Vineyard, having glorious weather, you are in the Jacuzzi, as the other three of us sit at the table waiting for your grand entrance. Thanks for making EVERYTHING an adventure. I love you.
Proud Mama
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 05:41:43 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Uncle Peter! You have inspired more than you know!
Steve
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 06:08:55 (PDT)
×ñüíéá ÐïëëÜ! Ó´áãáðþ, ÐÝôñïò!
- Ìùíá Ëçç
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 15:00:11 (PDT)
And a very happy birthday to my brother Peter who is about to close his ninth decade. Keep it up Pete and may the Greek Gods shine on you. Panagoitis
paul
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 12:15:32 (PDT)
Wowee - what a day! Sun is shining and more predicted for the weekend. The orcas are playing in Puget Sound. Betsy comes home in a week!! Love to all!
Mona
Friday, May 14, 2010 at 14:00:55 (PDT)
Thanky to all of you ducklings who sent Mother's Day messages, and also to any who called and didn't reach me because I was out gallavanting. It was a happy day and I still have some lovely blossoms sitting around to remind me. I am a lucky ducky.
Mama Ramona
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 16:26:03 (PDT)
and let me be the last to wish Happy Mothers' Day (sorry mona -- plural possessive, i always want everyone to share ...) Mom i hope to see you soon and thanks for being a great mom and a great grandmother and a great great-grandmother (to cameron and maybe someday to someone else)(no i don't have any inside information) it's inspiring how you keep reinventing how it's done and joining in to so many different activities. go mom!
Childless child athena
Monday, May 10, 2010 at 09:22:37 (PDT)
Happy Mother's Day to Mothers everywhere! It's been a glorious day here, and I hope it has been wherever my Mom is today!!!
Steve
Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 16:27:54 (PDT)
Happy Mother's Day! We're would we have learned to make spaghetti sauce?....and learned to smile?
mark mclaughlin
Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 10:36:55 (PDT)
Yay for Paula, for getting the spelling of "Mother's Day" right (note the possesive apostrophe)!! And double yay for Paula for ALL the mothering you've done for so many...
Happy Mother's Day to my mom, Ramona - I hope you have a great day filled with things and people you love. Thank you for your hard work.
Mona
Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 10:24:34 (PDT)
Let me be the first to say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all or you/us who nurture those facinating creatures we contine to call children...no matter how old they are. And many thanks to those who nurture me, and you know who you are!
Paula
Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 05:46:14 (PDT)
I can't believe I missed it! Hope you had a great birthday anyway, Jeff. I LOVE seeing your photos and reading your posts on facebook. Who knew you were such a poet! Hope to see you soon. Love from one of your aunties in the East....
Paula
Monday, May 03, 2010 at 03:37:41 (PDT)
Boy, those two are more discreet than their dad!
Happy Birthday, Jeff and Lis. And Pam and Joe while I am at it!
Mark
Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 19:08:02 (PDT)
And a very Happy Birthday to Jeffrey. Sorry that I am not in Seattle to cook you a birthday bagel. Had a great time at the reunion. I'll be in SF all week and back in Seattle on Friday. Have a great day and a great year!!!
Steve
Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 18:54:32 (PDT)
Happy Birthday from me too, Lissa. I am very proud and very jealous. Hope you are having the time of your life. You deserve it.
Paulala
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 16:56:43 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melissa, out there blazing her way through the Appalachian Trail!
Anne
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 16:24:27 (PDT)
This song is for all Stylo s all over the world.
Pay attention to the brand of the car too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJICVkbyyM
Stelios (Stylianos) Stylos , Greece
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 14:28:21 (PDT)
A very happy birthday to one special niece. I don't think Joe will be giving her any birthday spanks, since he was in Bellevue for dinner last night. He reports that Liss is doing well and making good time on the trail. See you on the other end. I'll be back in Boston this weekend for my 40th reunion. It will be hectic, so I don't know how many people I will see. Hope all is well out there in Stylosland. §
Steve
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 09:23:34 (PDT)
((((Melissa))))
Hope this is a great year for you, and I hope to see you if/when you make it out to Washington this summer! It makes me happy to think of you out there, hiking the wilds. A girl after my own heart!
M
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 08:45:07 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Liss, who probably won't see this since she is hiking on the Appallachian Trail. Last I heard (last week) she was in Hot Springs, NC, so she is somewhere to the north of that now. Joe has been hiking with her, so hopefully he can give her her birthday spanks.
Scott
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 08:14:29 (PDT)
Hi To paul and all
Dick is now living at Southwood Nursing Home
the take very good care of him , he is in very good place right now and loves it when people come visit him .jen kevin and I would like to have a party for him there he has hospice help they are great
his address is southwood nursing home norwell mass 501 cordwainer drive 781 983 7450 norwell mass 02061 just off rt3 @the 228 nantasket exit . my email is rgsejs@aol.com
I have a busy week this week and beth and I are off to mount dora house to check on a few things on sunday hope all is well nice to here from u Paul
Richard Gregory Straley
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 06:11:11 (PDT)
Helo to Richard Straley's gang. It was so nice to see your mmessage annnd looking forward to the next. I would like to know where richard is staying these days so I can come and see him. It would be nice to see all the Straleys and maybe I can arrange it soon. In the meantime Greg keep up the good work. from the northampton bunch!!
paul
Monday, April 19, 2010 at 13:15:23 (PDT)
Hello all hangin out tonight at Parker House in Downtown Boston
Three weeks ago my pic was in Boston Sunday globe doing an event for the YMCA taste of south shore also on Boston .com hingham section
My dad says hi to all
Richard gregory
Beth Greg Straley
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 15:35:17 (PDT)
Yay!! I just sent you email, Dad - check your inbox!
Mona
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 14:35:38 (PDT)
count me in
paul
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 09:03:56 (PDT)
So, anyway, after many many fits and starts, I will be graduating college in June - the day after Betsy does. This quarter I'm studying Byzantine History, and learning SOOO much I didn't know about Greek speaking peoples in the post classical period. It's amazing. Last week we covered the Hagia Sophia, and I was remembering the reports from Dad and Scott and Peter last year (and wishing I could go too!)
Everyone is invited to come celebrate with us, June 11 and 12. I'm sure we'll find a way to make you comfortable in our humble home, should you choose to make the trip. Tickets to the event at Husky Stadium are free, but I will need to give them a firm number within a couple of weeks, so do get in touch with me if you want to attend.
Happy Spring (and New Moon) to all!
Mona
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:11:29 (PDT)
No suh!
Mona
Friday, April 09, 2010 at 16:52:53 (PDT)
rainy in massachusetts today -- just like seattle!
athena
Friday, April 09, 2010 at 13:35:51 (PDT)
Yes! Happpy Birthday, Cameron. Okay, I am a couple of days late, but better late than never. How was it? What did you do to celebrate?
Paula
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 at 02:56:22 (PDT)
Go Cameron! How come you keep letting yout Mom's birthday beat yours?
Mark
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at 19:42:20 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Cameron! Hope you are enjoying the big day and you got things that you wanted and will remember.
Ana made it home from France okay - thanks, Sophie for taking care of her!
Steve
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at 19:17:28 (PDT)
AND happy birthday cameron! Hope you have some good fun today!
athena
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at 08:27:33 (PDT)
and thanks for a really great greek / regular easter dinner and hot tub paula! and a fun money hunt, jessamyn!
athena
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at 07:27:48 (PDT)
it's true, i'm back in massachusetts ... rode my bike to work today and it looks like i might have thunderstorms on the way home ... wish me dry luck! thanks for a great time in seattle and environs, dave and mona, and steve and mark!
athena
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at 07:23:59 (PDT)
Steve, your Easter dinner sounds delicious. There is some overlap with what we had at Paula's, but we had no baklava. And no egg lemon soup. We all also watched the same games. (In our case we followed it with a game of Joker.)
Today is Cameron's 11th birthday. He's getting tall and handsome.
This time last year, Steve, we were getting ready to come home from Spain. I'm so glad we made the trip.
We're looking forward to some temperatures in the 80's on Wednesday!
Ramona
Monday, April 05, 2010 at 16:38:36 (PDT)
Happy Easter, all! We enjoyed watching the C's and the Sox. Kind of cardiac kids, don't you think? We had a very nice family Greek dinner - lamb kebobs, pilaf, avgolemono soup, Greek salad and baklava. I feel fat. Headed to California and Mexico next week. I hope everyone is enjoying the spring. §
Steve
Sunday, April 04, 2010 at 21:31:37 (PDT)
AND the Celtics beat Cleveland! Hurray! Happy Easter, Mark!
Paula
Sunday, April 04, 2010 at 14:54:08 (PDT)
Mint sauce,jellybeans and your 2010 Boston Red Sox!!
Hachachachachacha!!
mark mclaughlin
Sunday, April 04, 2010 at 14:44:10 (PDT)
Quick note:
Finishing up dinner for me and david and paul and hannah, listening to Garrison Keilor, broadcasting from Seattle. Tomorrow it wil be miranda and tommy joining us.
Class started this week.
Betsy is in Norway, and will be flying back to Dublin tomorrow, with a week exploring the country before her classes start the following week.
Athena should be landing in Mass. anytime now ... miss her desperately already! (but had a nice visit with her/our friend Diane while she was en route back to the east coast.
Christ has risen. Almost.
Love to my far flung family, nieces and all!
- Mona
Saturday, April 03, 2010 at 16:44:07 (PDT)
Yeah Pam!!!
Mark
Friday, April 02, 2010 at 15:07:15 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Pamela! Hope you are making good use of this glorious day. So nice to have you in the family. Love from your auntie.....
Paula
Friday, April 02, 2010 at 15:01:55 (PDT)
A very Happy Birthday to my niece Pam, one of my nieces spread all over the world. How proud we all are of you! Keep up the good work. §
Steve
Friday, April 02, 2010 at 10:36:44 (PDT)
Ramona....
I daren't call you to give my mea culpas to you for calling you so late. Blame it all on Old Age and ur old bro in law way down south proclivities to do business late at night. This dang blackberry is just to handy;))
But I was glad to learn that you were not inundated with excessive water as many of your fellow Yankees (Is that word allowed in Bosox territory??) down east. Enjoy this wonderful spring weather....in the 70's here finally.
albert
Albert Sharpton
Thursday, April 01, 2010 at 18:32:19 (PDT)
I have nieces all over the world!
Liss left on a train today, bound for Georgia to start hiking the Appalachian Trail. Following in her brother's footsteps. Happy trails!
Scott
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 07:12:48 (PDT)
Thanks for the update, Sophie. Hope all is well there. §
Steve
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 12:51:36 (PDT)
Ana arrived well in Nice. She is already with Vanessa at the school's theatre.
Love to all
Sophie
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 04:38:59 (PDT)
LOL - o!!
Mona
Friday, March 26, 2010 at 15:27:29 (PDT)
Mark-O
Paula
Friday, March 26, 2010 at 14:58:47 (PDT)
Pollo.
Mom
Monday, March 22, 2010 at 19:17:10 (PDT)
It will return. I promise. What is for supper tomorrow, Mom?
Paula
Monday, March 22, 2010 at 17:44:04 (PDT)
Spring, what spring?
Ramona
Monday, March 22, 2010 at 15:34:26 (PDT)
Hey, did anyone notice that Spring has sprung?
Paula
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 18:49:54 (PDT)
better-late-than-never happy birthday to vanessa! We are your big fans! go pisces ...
and thank you so much everyone for the messages and the serenade (anne!) it was an amazing party, thanks to food general paula and rug general emily. if you can get her, i highly recommend paula at your next party to keep your guests well fed and well behaved! thanks for an awesome 47 years ... three years to my big retrospective!
athena
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:59:34 (PDT)
A very Happy Birthday to the beautiful and fun Vanessa. I sure hope to that we get to see you enjoying your last summer as a high schooler in a few months. I hope it was a great day and is a wonderful year.
Steve
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 06:04:56 (PDT)
Here are more good wishes from Massachusetts. I hope the sun shines on you today, and that you get to blow out the candles on a birthday cake. You have lots of fans on this side of the Big Water.
Grandmother Ramona
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 08:49:01 (PDT)
I dont care your name or age, you are the best of the best. Have a very happy day and string it out for the year. You have brought a good meaning to all of our lives. And do not ever forget we love you oh so much. Me.
grandfather
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 08:36:35 (PDT)
Yes, our cute little girl is now a cute young woman! Happy Birthday Vanessessa. I wish you all things beautiful on this Vanessa Day. And then, come back here and tell us all about it. I miss you, Love from your auntie...
Paulala
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 05:19:48 (PDT)
The cute little girl we see on the home page is now seventeen! I hope that seventeen is the best yet! Your papa loves you!
Papa
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 00:18:23 (PST)
Hurray! Spring is coming!
Paula
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 16:12:05 (PST)
And what a birthday party she had!
Paula
Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 20:35:08 (PST)
Athena Rocks!
Mark
Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 18:06:04 (PST)
A very happy birthday to Athena. You're still the greatest, even after all of these years. One of these days I'll make it back for a birthday party/rug sale/art sale, or any combination thereof. Have a great day and a great party. Thanks for the invitation! §
Steve
Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 11:46:42 (PST)
Happy Athena Day!!!!!!! I'm probably not going to make the party tonight Thene, I'm battling "Head Cold the Sequel-Invasion of the Sinus Cavities," and think it would be better for all if I stay in my little home. So, I'm going to cyber-serenade you on your day:
Moon River, wider than a mile,
I'm crossing you in style some day.
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker,
wherever you're going I'm going your way.
Two drifters off to see the world.
There's such a lot of world to see.
We're after the same rainbow's end--
waiting 'round the bend,
my huckleberry friend,
Moon River and me.
Happy Day Athena!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anne
Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 09:39:06 (PST)
And Marching Fourth!! Love you, 'thene.
Mona
Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 08:58:47 (PST)
Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my!
Paula
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 16:14:59 (PST)
I saw a bald eagle alight on a piling as the boat pulled into dock in Edmonds this morning.
Mona
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 14:51:09 (PST)
Lions, tigers, coyotes and lambs. What a zoo. I also saw a jack-rabbit yesterday: the kind with the long ears, not exactly an Easter bunny.
Ramona
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 11:48:28 (PST)
I guess a lion is more appropiate than a tiger.
paul
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 09:22:40 (PST)
When I woke up yesterday I checked the temp.and it read 50. Wow it must be spring. I steped outside, the wind was howling. As I felt it's cold breeze I said to myself this must be the tiger It will turn to a lamb in 30 days.
paul
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 06:52:40 (PST)
Today 3 coyotes ran right by our front door!
Ramona
Monday, March 01, 2010 at 21:40:57 (PST)
Sigh. The good news is: IT IS NOT SNOWING! Hurray!
Paula
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 10:10:44 (PST)
You sure you want to hear about what the weather is liie here? Suffice it to say that Ken is at the (outdoor) pool and the little quail are sunning across the patio. Pat is substitute teaching this afernoon. (Her idea of fun.) Sammie and Marion will come tonight for supper and games. Tomorrow there is a "family day" for the stadium volunteers. Then the neighbors are having a pool party.
I'm aware that there is still snow accumulating in MA, so I'll commiserate (but briefly). Just remember, March is alomost here, so can spring be far behind? Love to all,
Ramona
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 15:52:21 (PST)
still shaking boss
cool hand
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 15:52:18 (PST)
Hi Mom! You sure picked the perfect time to be in Arizona. Do tell us all about it!
Paula
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 16:00:43 (PST)
Yeah, me too...
Mona Lee
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 18:34:09 (PST)
I love my Dad.
Paula
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 16:02:39 (PST)
Ah Paula you sound more like Zorba than Athony Quinn does.
paul
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 16:54:46 (PST)
Ah love. Where the hell does it come from?
Paula
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 16:15:59 (PST)
Why thank you, my ever thoughtful (((Paula))) ... we were talking about when we first kind of, noticed each other, you know, in THAT way, and for me it was sitting in your livingroom on Wilson Ave, when he'd given Athena a ride out to Northampton one weekend in 1978, after he got back from Alask.
Mona: So, what are you doing back in Massachusetts?
David: Looking for a wife.
Mona: ... oh.
Ha! Gotta love the sense of humor. Or??
Mona
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 14:40:34 (PST)
Happy Anniversary to Mona and David! Do tell us, how are you celebrating?
Paula
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 17:47:27 (PST)
Karen reports that Rona is now home from the hospital and has begun recuperating from the stroke of several weeks ago. According to Karen, Rona would welcome phone calls or snail mail.
Ramona
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 05:05:55 (PST)
I can't speak for all of us, but some of us are 1) hybernating, 2) shoveling snow 3) watching the Celtics blow too many games and 4) dreaming of the tropics. (Personally, I choose number 4). Anybody have any better ideas?
Ramona
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 04:41:47 (PST)
I am so glad the saints won. its snowing like crazy here. You guys are lucky yuo are not getting that much snow Were did everbody go thea
thea
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 08:32:10 (PST)
Oh when the Saints......
Paula
Saturday, February 06, 2010 at 17:17:50 (PST)
We are all Saints fans now, Mark. We'll be rooting for you.
Steve
Friday, February 05, 2010 at 22:31:05 (PST)
Ummm ... The mares?
Saint Marco
Friday, February 05, 2010 at 17:30:09 (PST)
OK-Who likes the Colts?
mark mclaughlin
Friday, February 05, 2010 at 17:23:00 (PST)
Happy Ground Hogs Day to all - but especially to my grandfather.
Steve
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 10:16:40 (PST)
Amen to that, Dad.
Paula
Monday, February 01, 2010 at 03:03:51 (PST)
Just like old days. All Boston teams losing. It feels good again
paul
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 13:22:58 (PST)
What Paula said ... continuing positive thoughts going out for ((((Rona))))).
Mona
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 09:01:01 (PST)
Karen, thanks for letting us know. Please let Rona know we are thinking of her, and would love to visit her when we can. I am sure Rona's great strength will come in handy through this challenging time.
Paula
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 06:19:51 (PST)
happy birthday sophie. hope you have a good day. love thea and caitlin
thea and caitlin
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 13:26:31 (PST)
happy birthday sophie. Hope you have a good day.
thea
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 13:23:53 (PST)
Thanks Karen. Let us know when Rona is up for visitors.
Scott
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:05:47 (PST)
Rona update:
Rona has been moved from Jordan Hospital (Plymouth) to the Mass general Hospital.The doctors have found 3 hemetoma's (Brain) and a hole in her heart that they believe she has had since birth. Rona is having some speech and eye problems. Your thoughts and prayers
Karen:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:03:12 (PST)
Rona Update:
Rona has been moved from Jordan Hospital (Plymouth) to Mass General Hospital. The doctors have found 3 hemetoma's (Brain) and a hole in her heart and believe that she was born with them. Rona is experiencing some speech and eye problems. Your thoughts and prayers
Karen
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 09:55:58 (PST)
I'm happy to report that Jeromeo has arrived and is resting comfortably so that he can start school tomorrow.
Steve
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 22:53:12 (PST)
Welcome home, Mom. I enjoyed your comfortable bed on Saturday night, after the wonderful Arlo Guthrie concert, not to mention the feast Dad made for us on Sunday morning!
And welcome to Jeromeo!
Paula
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 13:26:06 (PST)
Goodbye Florida, hello Massachusetts. I'm happy to see that the snow is ALMOST gone. We're waiting to hear that Jerome has arrived in Seattle. Welcome to this continent, Jerome. How about some news on this board, everybody. . .
Ramona
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 13:16:24 (PST)
I'm still in Florida. It's windy and partly cloudy here today. We plan to walk and then take in a movie.
Any more news about Rona? I do hope she is recovering satisfactorily. How about an update Karen or Wendy?
Emily, I like what you sent about the "work exchange". Great idea.
I'll be home Tuesday, weather or no.
Ramona
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 09:43:07 (PST)
Thanks for letting us know, Karen, I am so very sorry to hear this. Sending loving best wishes and prayers for ((((Rona)))).
Karen, can you email me (mona@stylos.net), so I can have your email address? Thanks,
Mona
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 15:43:31 (PST)
did you hear a earthquake hit haiti.
caitlin
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 15:14:27 (PST)
Just wanted to let you know that Rona had a stroke this week. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Karen
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12:29:52 (PST)
A sad day for Massachusetts.
Paula
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 18:36:43 (PST)
snowy in cummington today ... hey all you massachusetts people -- don't forget to vote today!
athena
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 09:13:26 (PST)
Hello to all from Tequesta Florida. The skies are clear, the air is warm. We went for a long leisurely walk today and had a good game of Scrabble tonight. (Jill still beats me.) Wish you were all here--at least those of you who would like to be...
Ramona
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 20:50:08 (PST)
Hi Thea and Caitlin. Greetings from San Francisco. I'm here on business for a few days. I was wondering the same thing - what happened to everyone? Caitlin, it must have been hard to watch the Ravens and the Patriots since I know that you like both teams. Go Ravens!
Steve
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:12:04 (PST)
Hi Thea and Caitlin! Everybody seems to be either hibernating or on Facebook. It was nice to see you and all the gang at Christmas. Hopefully we'll see you again this summer. Bring Caitlin's report card so we can see how she's really doing!
Scott
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 07:51:16 (PST)
Hi What happened to everyone. Caitlin says hi to
thea
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:38:10 (PST)
hope everyone had a good new years eve. It was good seeing everyone at mom and dads house in fairhaven mass. hope everyone is doing good and hopefully this year will be has good has last year. thea
thea
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 12:00:46 (PST)
Steve - hope you are staying warm, and that all your news is good. And for those waiting to hear...my hot tub is in and is fabulous! Come one, come all.
Paula
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 17:43:14 (PST)
Actually, I rented a Prius. But even on Max-hot, it had a hard time keeping up. I wore my hat and gloves all the way to Rochester from MSP.
Steve
Monday, January 04, 2010 at 21:06:59 (PST)
You rented a car in Minnesota with no heat? In January? OUCH! I too have memories of that house in January. I like these circumstances much better. And speaking of me and temperature, the hot tub was put into operation today...it is now up to 67 degrees, so in a few hours it will be ready! Hurray! I expect you all to come and try it out.
Paula
Monday, January 04, 2010 at 15:25:12 (PST)
Thanks to all who made our trip to Boston/New York so much fun. It was a great Christmas and promises to be a great new decade. When I arrived in Minnesota yesterday, it was minus 22. At first I thought the rental car temperature gauge must be wrong, but the radio confirmed it. Next time I'll rent a car with a heater for sure! The Gift of Life house is still all decked out for Christmas. They leave it that way until the end of January. Sure brings back the memories. Memories I didn't know I had.
Steve
Monday, January 04, 2010 at 08:21:25 (PST)
