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As I write, here in Westbrook Village in Peoria, AZ there are 4 jack-rabbits, 2 mallard ducks and several quail playng in the back yard. This is really an oasis (though a man-made one) here in the desert.The weather is perfect (and I see on the weather station that Western NC is wet and stormy!)
It's good to hear from everybody. I'll write again after I'm back home on Thursday. RLS
ramona
Monday, March 27, 2000 at 09:02:57 (PST)
Good work Melinda! I cannot wait for payback time, and having Melinda shuttle us around on our next visit.
Scott seems to be filling up more and more of our message board. (I hope he paid his dues!) Nice to hear from you. Living in NoHo and rooming with a college kid sounds like fun. Now all that is missing is the motorcycle, and things will have come full circle. I look forward to visiting - make sure you get a place with plenty of floor space.
As for me, I am relieved to have finally made the passage back into DST. (Shouldn't that really be Night Light Savings?)
Mark
Monday, March 27, 2000 at 07:27:00 (PST)
Wow, what a flurry of activity on the MessageBoard since I checked it on Friday. Congratulations to the lovely and talented Melinda. Now be careful, it's a jungle out there! Great to see Denali Doug and Dad both checking in. I'm hoping to be down the cape when Doug's band plays their debut gig on April 22nd. And looking forward to Dad's return to the east coast so the normal east coast dominance is restored to the family.
I'm still at home, but hoping to have another place in the next week or two. A friend in Worthington has a small cabin that I may be able to use, when he gets it cleaned out. Come this summer I will probably have a place closer to work, probably Northampton, where Jeff can stay with me while he goes to UMass for the next 2 years.
So thank you to all you regular (and irregular) message posters for making this site somewhere to check in with family and friends, and to stay connected, even when spread out so widely across the world. I have always appreciated it, but especially so now. Looking forward to seeing evreyone in person before too long.
Scott
Monday, March 27, 2000 at 06:12:30 (PST)
Wow! I've never seen anything quite like it. Dad and Ana and I watched the Kingdome's final moments from the thirtieth floor of a downtown skyscraper. I think Ana will remember it for a hundred years. I don't think the TV pictures did it justice. Ana said that it was the saddest and most exciting thing that has happened to her. Bye Bye Kingdome....§
Steve
Sunday, March 26, 2000 at 14:43:29 (PST)
Glad to hear you are safe and sound and properly entertained, Dad. I guess it is about time I shared you with my brother and sister on the West Coast. Take lots of pictures (or make lots of memories) and have a great time. P.S. It was spring on the East Coast today. Hurray!
Paula
Sunday, March 26, 2000 at 14:36:22 (PST)
well here I am in good hands and health.
seen a lot and have done a lot and waiting to see Pedro pithch on the 5th of April. Will have fun on this coast and we almost outnumber the east coast. Yuo'all take care
paul
paul (paul@stylos.net)
Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 12:52:54 (PST)
He'd have liked brother Denali....
Steve
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 19:50:09 (PST)
Just wanted to let the Styloses know that I miss 'em all and love 'em, and I have so many great memories. I was really moved by the tribute to Jerry because I never met Jerry--the pictures just really touched my heart. I feel sort of bad that we never really talked about Jerry but I guess that when we were all hanging out together, maybe it was too soon after the accident. But I'd like to know more about him and I would especially like to send out love and hugs to Ramona and Paul.
Peace to all,
love
Doug
Dougie (samurphy@tiac.net)
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 19:22:21 (PST)
Way to go, Melinda Rose...§
Steve
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 16:20:54 (PST)
Paula and the rest: I know for a fact that your dad reached Seattle yesterday around 5:00 pm. I'm sure he will officially check in at some point. All is well here. Give my congratulations to Melinda. Mom
Ramona
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 16:01:53 (PST)
Hey Dad, check in, will ya?
Paula
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 15:14:24 (PST)
BIG news of the day: Melinda is now a legal driver! Way to go Melinda. Now if only I can find a good hiding place for the keys.....
Paula
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 13:35:29 (PST)
so did mona and paula jinx eachother with that stereo response, and have i undone the spell by saying their names? ok really, how many times do you check the web page but not write anything because you don't feel like you have anything newsworthy (or fit for public consumption) my unnewsworthy news is that it is totally gorgeous in massachusetts today and our house closing should be by the full moon in libra (april seventeenth) we (cj, meggie and i) hope to have a huge housewarming party this summer. Hope you all can come. hope everyone is well and bonne weekend!
athena
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 13:19:09 (PST)
We're here to luv ya, Andrea. I was in Denver this morning, by the way. But only long enough to change planes. Why don't you and Vincent make a trip out this way? Hope things are going well. §
Steve
Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 16:05:01 (PST)
Don't you just hate that?
Mona
Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 15:13:48 (PST)
Don't you just hate that?
Paula
Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 14:44:28 (PST)
I didn't mean to halt the conversations..........
Andrea (andrea.redmond@sun.com)
Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 13:32:26 (PST)
Steve - you're right! I feel much better about talking to Mona now that she doesn't work for that
monopoly, I mean company, anymore. Things are great in Colorado. It's snowing now and we should expect about 12" by the end of the night....and just yesterday it was beautiful and sunny and 65 degrees. That's Colorado weather for you. Not much news out
here, just working hard and playing hard.
Andrea (andrea.redmond@sun.com)
Monday, March 20, 2000 at 15:37:48 (PST)
good work mona, i was beginning to worry that i heard tones of regret --> way to figure out what you feel and so something about it . . .. scott and co i'm glad you had a good beefy time at paula's sounds fun me i went to a total of three parties this weekend two of them pisces birthdays and have been taking long bikerides in between . . . it's cold today! happy full moon in virgo tonight ...
athena
Monday, March 20, 2000 at 05:00:28 (PST)
oooo....roast beef synchronicity! I just threw in a pot roast! And enjoying the end of my time off between jobs. heh.
come to think of it, Miranda just got back from bowling...parallel lives, I guess! Well, except for the prom dress shopping! -- cool!
Mona
Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 15:33:31 (PST)
My Sunday update: Scott, Jeff, Joe and Melissa have come for a visit (and a Sunday dinner). They, along with Mark and Jessamyn, have gone off bowling, while Melinda is off at the mall prom dress shopping, and I am, well, here reporting it all. And starting the roast beef, the potatoes and the dinner rolls. Don't you wish YOU were here?
Take it easy on the drive Dad, and have a great adventure. You're welcome, Vanessa. And Jerome, I wish I could see you right now.
I miss you all.
Paula
Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 11:33:46 (PST)
All is still well over here. A walk on the beach today, with temperatures in the high sixties at least. Another week to Jerome means a week other than the present one, not next week, and he is looking forward to seeing any and all of you again. We are all looking forward to Steve and Ana's up coming visit. Bye for now.
Mark
Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 09:01:33 (PST)
I want to give you a big big big kiss now. In another week I want to see you again.
Jerome
Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 08:58:29 (PST)
Thank you. I love you very much.
Vanessa
Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 08:57:28 (PST)
You're right, Paula, vacation can't last forever. Your dad plans to leave here, head north around Tuesday coming; I'll fly to Asheville on March 30. I have done a pretty good job at not getting home-sick. Bev and Barry from Manhattan Beach and Nezzie from Louisville are here and it has been great. More anon.
Ramona
Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 21:50:01 (PST)
Hi guys. Just sitting at my computer wishing I had something clever to say. I don't. I am glad for a weekend, though, and am especially glad that spring is only two days away. Hurray! And Scott, when are you coming out? Maybe we can coordinate with having Athena out for a (nother) birthday bash. Congratulations, Mona. Hope the new job turns out to be everything you want it to be. And Mom and Dad, what are your plans? This vacation can't last forever. Can it? Okay, now someone else is it....
Paula
Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 13:43:33 (PST)
Yes, there is more than a little Scotch-Irish on this side of the family to justify a little celebrating today. We're doing just that by having corned beef and cabbage.
Good for you, Mona, for doing what it seemed time to do. Let us know more about the new job.
Weather is still perfect here in Paradise. Maybe that will get boring after awhile, but not yet. Love, Mom
Ramona
Friday, March 17, 2000 at 09:56:25 (PST)
Congratulations, Mona....Ya done good. Now maybe Andrea will start speaking to you again. §
Steve
Friday, March 17, 2000 at 08:20:55 (PST)
Of course we have Irish in us! Where do you think the name Scottrick comes from?! I love you big brother....big surprise, I know....
Today is my last day with the PocketPC team at Microsoft. After much internal upheaval, and a little grovelling, I went for that job I was telling you about, and they were still willing to take me on. So Monday I start as a permanent employee with Saflink Corp.
But today I'm having the goodbye blues. I have had a totally fun time on this job, and it's hard to see it end. It's tough to do, but it's time to walk away and seek the next adventure. Coinciding with the beginning of Spring. Hmmmm.
Mona
Friday, March 17, 2000 at 07:01:19 (PST)
It's a gray snowy day here in Western Mass. But I just wanted everyone to know I'm doing fine. The kids also seem to be doing quite well under the circumstances.
So top o' the mornin to you all and happy St. Patricks day! Do we actually have any irish in us? There must be some through Bud or Mama Layne.
Scott
Friday, March 17, 2000 at 06:26:29 (PST)
and a belated happy vanessa day from me ... i wish i could give you a big hug and cook your favourite dish . i was up then down then up again ... sorry to be a tease but that is the athena way after all ... had a good visit to paula and family briefly on my way to boston to get bicycle parts with my friend amy semerjian ... mark is harris cyclery in newton where you got my tires? it's a great shop ... hope everyone is well and happy and ready for their own personalised pots of gold -- steve and ana have a great trip!
athena
Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 17:16:22 (PST)
Hello Vanessa and Happy Birthday to you, from Scott and Linda and Jeff and Joey and Melissa! Remember us? We certainly remember you.
Melissa is taking french lessons, so maybe you can speak french to her and help her learn next time you see her. What a beautiful picture of you your father put on the web page. We can't wait to see you in person. Love,
The Stylos and Courtney Family
Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 09:00:32 (PST)
Happy Birthday Vanessa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I (Betsy) wish you a very happy birthday. I hope you get all your birthday wishes and all the presents that you want
luv,
Betsy Pingree
Paul&Betsy
Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 08:26:59 (PST)
Happy, happy birthday from Grandmother. Tell your dad to take a picture of you on your special day. I'm looking forward to seeing you in person. We send you a hug and a kiss and much love.
Ramona
Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 07:17:14 (PST)
And a happy birthday to Vanessa from Paulala. I hope you have a wonderful day and that everyone is especially nice to you. Also I wish you a delicious birthday cake, good presents, and friends and your great family to share it with. I love you, and can't wait for your next visit to come see us!
Paula
Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 03:38:53 (PST)
Happy Seven to Vanessa. We sure can't wait to see you. We'll be there in three and a half weeks. We hope you can wait that long for your present. Any special requests? Love from....Steve and Ana
Steve
Monday, March 13, 2000 at 21:47:44 (PST)
Ahhhhhhhhh........
Steve
Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 16:32:33 (PST)
Greetings from the sunshine state (or is that Florida?) Steve arrived right on time and right now is out looking for a few articles he forget to pack in his suitcase. We wish this place was close enough for all of you to drop in. Love, RLS
ramona
Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 15:29:37 (PST)
Congratulations, Mona, on getting those poor bushes in the ground. I am sure they appreciate their new digs. Miranda- my sympathies about that bug. I had it too, all the way across the continent. Yuck. Athena, you tease, you talk to us once and then disappear. And Steve, have you headed South? Lucky you. Ma and Pa, how is the vacation going? It seems so exotic, having so much time to enjoy yourselves. Melinda will be re-testing for her driver's license...Is anyone else making summer plans yet? Spring is just around the corner, I just know it. Don't you Scott? I bet it already hit France, eh Mark? Jess comes home for Spring break tomorrow. There you have it. Love from me...
Paula
Friday, March 10, 2000 at 15:48:54 (PST)
me...I'm trying hard not to have second thoughts about the job offer I turned down a couple of weeks ago...the company's stock has doubled since then, and my own situation at work becomes more uncertain everyday....as I knew it would, so of course there's no one to blame but myself.
Miranda has been home all week with a nasty stomach virus, with all the accompanying symptoms...yuck. So I guess you could say pressure is high all around me at the moment.
Today I go back to work...in to the fray...wish me luck and smooth sailing!
(PS - I got ALL the rhodies planted!! after 2 years in mulch, they are all still doing quite well, surprisingly)
mona
Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 09:38:48 (PST)
The sunshine has come back to Arizona, Steve, so don't cancel your plans. We are leading a leisurely, decadent life here. So much so that Pat and I may have to go find some new projects to start. Keep sending messages, everybody. Love from here.
ramona
Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 08:57:28 (PST)
Well, it's official. We now have our tickets to France in our hot little hands. We leave Seattle on April 7 and return on April 17. We are sorry that Melinda's schedule will not allow her to come with us. Otherwise, there is not a lot new here. It's a beautiful spring day here. Which makes me wonder why I am going to cold and rainy Arizona this weekend. We hope all is well with the rest of us. §
Steve and Ana
Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 14:06:52 (PST)
Thena, so sorry to have missed your party- I was attacked by some nasty stomach bug. I hope you had a fantastic time and took lots of pictures. Please, do tell.
And Mom and Dad, not much new to report here. I saw the first sign of a crocus today, melinda takes her driving test Tuesday, and Jess will be home for Spring break next week. Tell us of your adventures!
Paula
Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 19:08:01 (PST)
well even though it's not my birthday anymore technically i had to post that i am writing this from the comfort of my own bed thanks to brother steve and an instant dial-up connection . . . that's right kids sister athena is online so Look Out for creative midnight midday midsnack postings ... thanks steve! now, where do i send my website dues . . . yay!
post-birthday girl
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 22:00:58 (PST)
thank you very much for the birthday greetings. Yes i would like to get a big nice kiss from everyone now so thank you for the e-kisses and mom and dad i hope your trip is unwinding beautifully and that you have some time to rest and breathe that good desert air. Mona: thanks for showing me such a swell time and for all the outpourings of love, the dolphin is especially appreciated by the girls and stuart is so popular with amy that he has been hanging out regularly in the capitol city . . . steve thanks a Million for a good time and a great computer. . . no i haven't set it up yet but it seems like it made it fine as did i ... The vermont trip was mellow and short and so far i have had a wonderful birthday mostly lounging around with my friend amy semerjian who bought me candy and gave me a foot treatment. Now i'm going home to bake a birthday cake and get ready for my party tomorrow . . . thanks for the love . . .best thirty-seven wishes from kid sister
athena
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 15:48:59 (PST)
Me too, I want to wish a happy birthday to my babiest sister. I hope you find a computer to find these wishes. Just in case, I will send some your way through the night sky. Please come here so we can fete you in person..what plans we have..I love you very much and hope you did everything you wanted to today. And remember, the night is still young
Paula
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 15:43:36 (PST)
Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you Athena. I want to give you a big kiss now Athena.
Jerome
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 10:52:54 (PST)
Happy Birthday Athena. I would like to give you a present. I love you very much.
Vanessa
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 10:50:27 (PST)
Seattle isn't the same without the birthday girl. It was great to spend some time with you here. We hope that you had a nice time in Vermont too. When is the Birthday Party/Art Show this year? Pass along our love to CJ and the rest of the Northhamptonians, too. Late thirties, eh? Who'd a thunk? §
Steve
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 09:13:36 (PST)
Happy birthday wishes to Athena from Western Mass! Yup, from the whole western half of the state. Looking forward to your return and a chance to play squash!
Hello to Mom and Dad and Pat and Ken also! I trust you are having a good time, you party animals you.
We're still anxiously awaiting spring. It was 20 degrees out this morning and the bunny's water was still frozen, so we have a ways to go. Hope to see you all soon.
Scott
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 08:14:21 (PST)
Birthday greetings to Athena. Remember, MARCH FORTH! We here in Peoria, AZ are basking in sunshine and good company. We had a long, but not unpleasant drive across the desert and now we're happy to be staying in one place for a few weeks. It would be good to hear something from any and all of you, via mail, phone, email or message board. Love to all on you on both coasts (and the Mediterranean coast, too.)
Ramona
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 07:37:35 (PST)
YES it is time! Happy Birthday Athena, where ever you be.
Mark
Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 01:42:13 (PST)
Is it time to wish Athena a happy birthday yet?? (Zeus, I hope your head feels better)
Mona
Friday, March 03, 2000 at 20:51:50 (PST)
Sending out Happy 2nd Birthday wishes to my friend Dinah Lisa Mallant!
Mona
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 12:04:15 (PST)
Happy LEAP Day!
Paula
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 09:35:41 (PST)
well here is a brief report from the land of steve ... (that's right steve your lazy sister is still at home snuggling with the cat at one twenty in the afternoon) . . . the cat "lucky" fourr months old... a wee little slip of a calico thing but so fiesty and nimble and Really affectionate (she's curled up purring on my lap now) she's the type who will reach up and touch your face with her pads gently extended like fingers but the claws completely tucked in . . . thank you ana for making sure she was here when i came to visit! maybe steve will post some pictures of her soon. In other news ---> more rain in seattle today, but i am still going downtown to see what is to be seen, maybe have a latte in a coffee shop and watch girls. and boys. i'm an equal opportunity watcher. and there are always such great outfits out here. not to mention the pristine vintage cars. Hope everyone is having a good monday, and that it is still summer and not ice and snow when i fly home wednesday night. Hey guess what steve is giving me a computer so if all goes well i will be posting from home before too long. . . no longer the last lingerer in the twentieth (well okay sometimes eighteenth) century
obnoxious vacationing sister who should be working like everyone else is
Monday, February 28, 2000 at 13:30:29 (PST)
Snowboarding? In SUMMER? §
Steve
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 14:53:32 (PST)
Spring nothing, it is SUMMER here. Well almost...it is incredibly warm. We are graced by Jessamyn's presence this weekend. I am cooking, she is studying, Melinda is snowboarding in New Hampshire, and Mark is visiting in Northampton. Where are those parents, anyway, and why don't they check in? I send good wishes to all my brothers and sisters........
Paula
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 13:29:06 (PST)
A very nice weekend here, with visits from 4/5 of the Pingree clan, Athena, Timmy and assorted other friends and family. We hope you are driving carefully and slowly across the country, Mom and Dad. I think I will be in Arizona the weekend of March 10. Spring has come and gone, here. We are now in Winter, The Sequel. We hope that spring lasts longer on the East Coast, and that everyone is well. §
Steve
Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 11:45:32 (PST)
i vote for all cats. and wish mom and dad a happy trip and hello to lynn. and other westerners. too bad i won't see you here dad. in other news: me and assorted pingrees are going to steve's house for dinner. seattle is noisy and beautiful as ever and the rainforest is especially enticing. It's a jungle out here! love to all from athena
melinda's other auntie
Friday, February 25, 2000 at 10:57:23 (PST)
Hi, which auntie are you?
I just got the back of my hair cut off.
in other news,
i am about to watch a horrific movie.
bye
Josh (jmaislin@thecia.net)
Friday, February 25, 2000 at 10:32:37 (PST)
Bon voyage, Mom and Dad. I wish you a great time, great weather, and a safe journey. Please keep us posted. Love,
Paula
Friday, February 25, 2000 at 03:47:21 (PST)
(big wave) Hi Friends of Melinda!!
Melinda's Auntie
Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 09:22:17 (PST)
And for those wondering, those two cat owners are friends of Melinda's.
Paula
Paula
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 12:18:14 (PST)
Yes, we'll be leaving out Friday morning. First stop: Memphis. Then on to Ft. McKavett, TX (you'll need a very detailed map to find that little-bitty place. After a couple of nights there, we'll head on to Phoenix. (Actually, Peoria, AZ) Should be there by March 1 or 2. We'll keep in touch and hope all of you will, too.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 04:14:50 (PST)
Hmm...I will have to ponder this very important cat question. Very deep- a kind hearted beauty or a brain...
Glad you made it to Seattle, Athena. We needed an East Coast representative to check things out and report back.
And Mom and Dad, if my recollections are accurate, you two must be about to embark on a road trip of epic magnitude, or at least a very big trip. Packed yet? I expect routine check-ins along the way so we can take this trip vicariously. Either postings here or calls in to my toll free number would be good. Do tell.
Paula
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 03:59:41 (PST)
If you want to vote for your favorite hat,
go to http://members.spree.com/thearts/bacarolle
If you want to vote for your favorite cat,
you have to make a choice between Josh's cat vashti, and ray's cat molay. Remember, molay is smart, but vashti kind-hearted (and a real beauty) Ray's cat looks insane and makes an ominous low sound when irritated.
When dilly dallying in playgames, Vashti pats you twice with the paw in mock attack, while mollay goes for the whole shebang.
Nick names for Vashti: Vashtola, Vash, and Vashtilla.
Nick names for Mollay: Mr. Cat, Mole, and Kitty (as in I think Kitty wants to kill you)
Vashti had a pleasant, one might even venture to say, spoiled upbringing, while mollay met abuse at the tiny mits of the original black and white beanie baby cat (at the time Ray's favorite stuffed animal)
Cat talk is over, but don't forget to vote, we'll be waiting and watching...
Ray's cat is cooler, but remember when it comes down to it all, would you really want some piece of crap for a pet? i didn't think so.
Josh and Ray (jmaislin@thecia.net)
Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 21:17:13 (PST)
i just left cold and snowy and am now in soft and green. i love coming to seattle in february. haven't seen steve yet but i will friday if not before. hi steve. mona is treating me like royalty and all the kids are special unbeatable flavors -- as is dave . . .life is good in my world except for missing out on the cyberfamily . will absolutely have computer in new home. my astrologer advises it. new home -- cj and meg are buying a house on bradford st in northampton and we're all moving together. fruit trees. bright orange trim. you know what grandpa bud said about orange. love to all and rap music to some.
athena
Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 12:42:47 (PST)
Cold and snowy? I don't see any cold and snow. We have daffodils blooming in the yard! Come on down.
Ramona
Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 10:41:38 (PST)
Hey Mom and Dad, aren't YOU glad you bought a furnace? It is way too cold and snowy for way too long. Brrrrrrrrrrr.....
Paula
Friday, February 18, 2000 at 17:02:16 (PST)
Are you going to come quietly or do I have to use ear plugs?
From the Goon Show
Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 08:20:16 (PST)
(let me try this again...)
I was THIS close to being visitor #11111.
But who's counting?
Mona
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 12:46:09 (PST)
i came THIS close to being visitor #11111!
mona
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 12:38:53 (PST)
You're ugly. Not only that, you need a root canal.
James J. Garrett D.D.S.
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 09:22:07 (PST)
The problem with the rat race is that even if you win you're still a rat.
Lily Tomlin
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 09:20:22 (PST)
Yay Melissa!! Oh, how I wish I could come see you. I bet you were quite a sight to see! Good going!
Mona
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 21:28:31 (PST)
hello and happy valentines day to everyone! so sorry i missed it when paula, mark and melinda came to visit yesterday. I did pretty good on my race. 5th out of 14. i might be in a race in southampton next weekend. come see me if you can!
Melissa (courtneystylos@yahoo.com)
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 16:42:25 (PST)
You spend the first half of your life hiding from your parents, and the last half of your life hiding from your kids.... - Steve Stylos
Steve
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 15:43:37 (PST)
I was thrown out of college for cheating on my metaphysics exam. I looked into the soul of the boy next to me.
Woody Allen
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 10:54:19 (PST)
Well yesterday marked the end of the broomball tournament. We, (the Sweet Beavers) got third place of about eight teams. Of the 6 games after the teonexhibitions, as the only woman on the team, I played 110 of the 120 minutes we had on the ice. Quote of the game from the oxford post grad Greek teacher was "they game me a warning for unnecessary roughness. It was completely necessary. We were losing." Best cheer was "FSU kick 'em in the trust funds." against the team of vegans with leather apolstered land rovers. I have to go back to reading Bronte Homer and Santa Evita now, but /i'll leave y'all with the quote of the day.
"It's our fault. We should have given him better parts."
-Jack Warner on hearing that Ronald Reagan had been elected governor of California.
also
Ignore previous cookie
-message in a fortune cookie
Jessamyn (jstylos@marlboro.edu)
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 10:49:53 (PST)
mom - I sent you email this morning, but it bounced back.
mona
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 09:02:30 (PST)
And by the way, how did Melissa do in her ski race yesterday? And more congratulations to Betsy. I just love having all these strong women in the family....
Paula
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 05:02:55 (PST)
Happy Valentine's Day to all of my lovely, loving and loved family.
Had a great visit with Scott and Linda and the boys yesterday. Great meal, great company, and who won that game of scrabble again?
And Jess, report in on the Broom Ball tournament...
Paula
Monday, February 14, 2000 at 03:44:12 (PST)
Most immature, huh? That could be tough: there's some pretty stiff competition out there.
Betsy had another great basketball game, yesterday. Her team has been together for 4 years, and it's just great to see these kids growing and playing together!
It was really cold here last night (28 F), so I'm going to wait for the temps to come up a little, then go plant some of the rhodies that have been sitting in a mulch pile for the past 2 years. Not terribly exciting, I know: but that's how I like my weekends these days.
Last night David and I went out to eat at this great seafood place in Tacoma - a city I had never actually been in the downtown of before, if you can believe that. I gotta do that more often. :)
Big week coming up at work, including the Shipping party for the PocketPC on Wed, and the launch hoopla for Windows 2000 on Thursday, and other interesting developments I can't really talk about. (email me for details if I've piqued your curiosity!)
Mona
Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 09:27:24 (PST)
Let me think. Who is the most immature person I know?
Big Brother
Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 14:15:18 (PST)
I have just received word that we are not alone on this site. Indeed forgeries have been posted, but who is doing it you might ask. Well, that's for you to decide. (Seek him out, I'll do the rest)
I wish to remain nameless.
Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 13:03:52 (PST)
I admit it, I signed mom's name. I thought you'd like it ma, I thought you'd be proud.
Scotty
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 19:55:48 (PST)
what exactly are you implying, that my subconscious is not only writing my thoughts without my permission, but its also writing yaya's?
melinda
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 19:54:26 (PST)
Well, I woulda, if I'da thought of it first! (she's a girl after my own heart, no doubt about it)
Is it Friday yet?!?!?!?
mona (maybe)
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 19:30:09 (PST)
Hey! I didn't know there could be forgeries on this board. Who, from the Amen corner said Amen and signed my name? 'Fess up now, NOW.
Ramona
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 16:30:26 (PST)
WoW, i didnt even know i had said that... guess my subconscious is acting up again. we're so great
love
Melinda
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 14:50:15 (PST)
Amen to that.
Ramona
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 14:17:55 (PST)
Hey Mom - here's today's quote from the one-a-day calendar you sent me:
"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my mother."
- Abraham Lincoln
:)
Mona
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 13:55:36 (PST)
Gulp. My bad.
Mona
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 11:17:26 (PST)
To all of you who are enjoying the banter, the sparring and playing gotcha-last on the message board: it must be time we all pitched in for the upkeep. Mark, remind us again just how we should do that. Queen Bee.
Ramona
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 10:03:36 (PST)
...and doesn't it set her scarlet locks off to perfection?
Mona
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 08:56:56 (PST)
Gee, I'm blushing.
Melinda
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 16:09:56 (PST)
I couldn't agree more. Of all my relatives she is the loveliest. In fact, many times when I behold her I feel sorry that I was not able to snatch her up to become part of my immediate family here in Worthington.
Scott
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 16:07:48 (PST)
Let's hear more from and about that person Melinda. She is just so charming in her expression, fascinating in her thoughts and just generally lovely that I cannot imagine tiring of her.
One of many of those who admire her
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 16:01:20 (PST)
Heh heh. Make HER suffer being stuck at the top for a while. Heh heh.
Cameron is walking?! But, isn't he like, only 10 months old?
Mona
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 14:05:28 (PST)
she is great isnt she. indeed she is past the driving age, but her father is lacking in punctuality, and her first road test was canceled. her new test date is february the 22. "and thank you all for coming"
supporter of melinda (melindafriend@aol.com)
Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 15:32:43 (PST)
The baby is great! Starting to walk. 4 teeth. Loves his Mama. I took a few pictures and will send them to Mark to put on the page when I get a chance.
A little taste of spring today in Holyoke. 40 degrees!
That Melinda, she's great. So courteous, and always shows such interest.
Scott
Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 13:46:57 (PST)
And I want to know what ever happened to Melinda and the driving licence thing. 16 1/2 should be passed by now. Well?
Mark
Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 05:06:21 (PST)
(what to do when people do talk to me... what to write... so much pressure...) um... fine thanks (thats a good answer, right, "fine thanks..." i hope so) how's yours? (im showing interest right, being courteous?) I hope it's going well (i think im losing it, better end here)
love
melinda
Melinda
Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 03:58:02 (PST)
So, how's the baby doing? And the young parents?? Any new pictures you can post?
Seattle winter weather has finally settled in: mild and drizzly! I love it, actually. Keep the snow up in the mountains, where it belongs! It looks like we're planning on heading up to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics for some inner tubing this weekend....we'll see if it materializes...big anniversary weekend coming up, lots to do!
Yesterday I was greeted by helicopters as I got to work: more WTO protesters, or so I'm told, I generally don't pay attention to the media hub-bub that's so often going on. It's like our Aunt Rosanne Rosannadanna used to tell us: it's always something!
Hi Melinda!! How's life?
Mona
Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 09:10:14 (PST)
Linda and I had a nice weekend visiting Pam, Cam and Chris, then going to an Old House Fair on Sunday. All the kids were otherwise occupied. It sure is easier travelling with 2 people instead of 5 or 6. But we miss them when we're not with them.
Started celtic harp lessons last week (inspired by Mom). The good thing about a harp is it makes a nice sound even when played by a beginner. At least to me.
Congratulations Betsy! And in advance to Mona for gettin a new gitbox.
Scott
Monday, February 07, 2000 at 10:33:23 (PST)
Well, I may be stuck up at the top of the page, but at least it's going to be a new message!
Scott, the package arrived and sounds great! Many thanks!!
I visited with my friend Ken, who's making me a guitar, yesterday....just wait till you see this thing! (Let alone hear it!)
Betsy did real well on Saturday: scored the first basket, had lots of assists, and her team (the Tweety Birds!!) won.
Your turn.
Mona
Monday, February 07, 2000 at 08:35:07 (PST)
No real news here, just thought I'd bore you with the day to day activities of the Pingree household: Betsy, Paul and I are going to Betsy's basketball game in a few minutes. Her coach didn't show up to practice this week, and we ended up scrimmaging, parents against the kids....needless to say it was hella fun, but I was limping around a bit with stiff and sore legs all evening.
After that David and Paul are going on a Scout outing to tour the Hood Canal (floating) bridge. Should be really interesting: it has a drawspan that allows boat traffic (mostly nuclear submarines) to go through.
Athena: you've got an e-ticket, and I emailed you all the pertinent info...though I know you're not checking here much. can't wait can't wait.
The air disaster last week has hit pretty close to home: three Microsoft contracters/turned full time employees were among the lost. As well as 4 local Poulsbo folks. Pretty sad. Which brings me to...
How much I love you all ((((((((family))))))))
P.S. Still snowing there, Jess?
mona
Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 10:49:13 (PST)
You are right, Mark; you win. Good to hear from you. And Jess, good thing you live on the second floor, huh? Stay warm.
Paula
Friday, February 04, 2000 at 03:41:39 (PST)
There you have it, Jerome. It's unanimous, you are an official Stylos now....Can't wait to see your scar in April....§
Steve
Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 16:35:52 (PST)
So ... we are showing off our war scars now. I think with over 30 stiches in various parts of my chin, I must have you all beat. Jerome got his out, and was quit brave about it, according to Sophie. I, on the other hand, forgot how weak my stomach has become, and came very close to passing out in the emergency room last week. Went and sat down in the fresh air, and the nurse brought me some sugar mixed with mint-alcohol, and no water. Did not make me feel much better, but sure cleared my sinuses!
Other than that, it is life as usual. If this is winter, then I can take another 6 weeks. Got into the high 50s today...
Mark
Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 15:38:02 (PST)
It's been snowing here for 3 days straight. 6 more weeks and you'll have dig my out through my window to get me home!
Jessamyn
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 22:15:32 (PST)
oh! i love it when my whiskers getgood publicity! yes i have two scars as well -- one from the bike accident at age ten (at the foot of the greenbergers long driveway) and another from age fourteen when they finally took the stone i had picked up in it out . . . i'm at paula's house . . . i tried to sneak up on her but she spotted me on the highway .. we pulled over at a rest stop where i asked that ultimate stylos question -- what's for dinner? ... cj is getting ready to buy a house to which we will all move in -- she, meggy and i ... we're drinking wine and eating spaghetti sauce (soon) ... mona i've been meaning to call you i still want to come in february if we can manage it -- i will try to call to nihgt ... happy groundhog day and also candlemas ...i'm going to plum island tomorrow to drown my happiness as mark allan says ... all is well in athena-land as i hope it is everywhere
athena
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 16:08:00 (PST)
'Tis true, 'tis true. And wouldn't you know that the sun even came out here this morning. I always thought of ground hog's day as a win-win. Six weeeks or less. Happy ground hog's day to all descendants and in-laws of Raymond Layne. And especially to Scott, who always seemed to appreceiate it most....§
Steve
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 12:31:20 (PST)
Tell me it ain't so. The groundhog saw his shadow! Six more weeks! HELP!
Paula
Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 11:53:56 (PST)
Now wouldn't that make a great family portrait: all of us pointing our scarred face places toward the camera!?
Mona
Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 08:32:30 (PST)
Athena is surely number four with her scarred chin, of which she is so protective and from whence springs her lovely whiskers. And I must be five for the time when I fell off Mama Laynes's swingset and my teeth went through my...now is that called a chin? What does one call that part of one's face? So Mark: do you complete the circle?
Paula
Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 03:39:50 (PST)
Three, here. And fully documentable. Dad will confirm, he saw my chin bone even before Scott was born. But that is another story. Nice to see all the activity here. I'll be making a trip to Arizona to visit in March as well. Isn't it convenient that the rented house is just a few miles from where the Mariners conduct their spring training. Hope all is well....§
Steve
Monday, January 31, 2000 at 13:14:11 (PST)
Yes, Jerome, welcome to the Scarred Chin club from me as well. I may be the senior member, no? Maybe we should take a roll call. The trick now, Jerome, is to cut yourself in the same place whenever you cut your chin again. I've used mine 2 or 3 times.
Scott
Monday, January 31, 2000 at 12:55:27 (PST)
Hey Jerome!! Welcome to the chin-scar club!! It's the most common place on the human body for a scar, or so I'm told! We'll have to compare, next time we see each other. And big congrats and high fives to Vanessa on her school work!
And HI!! Bill and Ginny - hope all's well in Fairhaven.
Now, refresh my memory, Mom....you're flying back to NC from Arizona and Dad's driving on to Washington State? If yes, is he going to want help driving back? I may have some free time by then.
mona
Monday, January 31, 2000 at 08:00:05 (PST)
Scott and anyone interested: March in Arizona is something Pat and I cooked up last year. We have a casita reserved near Sammie and Marion and we envision evenings of RummiKub and Dominoes and days of swimming and sunning and talking and who knows what. I don't look forward to all that driving but I'll be ready when the time comes. We plan to stop for a couple of days in Texas with Lynne, my friend from Spain. And before that, maybe an evening with Kai's sister who is at the university in Memphis. Right now we have beautiful and treacherous ice everywhere. Can't last long...can it?
Ramona
Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 16:41:30 (PST)
Hello from Fairhaven. Scott is here on a surprise visit to Bill and Ginny after visiting Doug and Stephanie down the cape. Happy SBS to everybody. What's this about Arizona, Mom and Dad? Probably you told me and I forgot. Stay warm everybody. Go Tennessee!
Scott and Bill
Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 11:58:35 (PST)
We were out of PC for about 2 months and got it back a few hours ago. So, all this to wish you all a very happy new year!
Vanessa is still wearing jess's necklace.....
and Jerome got stitches on his chin.....
but they are in good health now.
They just have to start to learn to write and read some english.
Vanessa's got excellent results at school.
and Jerome is starting to write and read too.
Love to all of you.
They made lots of season's greeting cards for all of you but they have not been posted yet.
love
sophie, vanessa and jerome
sophie@cote-dazur.fr (hie everyone)
Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 10:57:27 (PST)
Yes, we have ice and snow, but mostly ice. There are beautiful icicles hanging from the bird-feeder and the holly tree. Looks like Christmas! I see no cars moving around outside. I'm glad the superbowl and all its folderol is keeping the man of the house, who tends to get cabin fever, off the road.
Maybe the groundhog will stay deep in his burrow and signal us an early spring.
Ramona
Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 08:58:35 (PST)
More ice and snow?
Paula
Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 08:17:53 (PST)
I will answer for one half of the parents. All is well here. We are all braced for a repeat of last weekend's snow and ice storm. It has been very cold here and we're exploring the wisdom of having a furnace (and air-conditioning)installed. Right now we are just not heating anything but the main part of the house,and the gas-logs keep us warm with some help from the electrically heated ceiling. If the weather is going to coninue to be erratic we figure we had better be prepared with a furnace and AC. Mona: a letter to you soon.
Ramona
Friday, January 28, 2000 at 16:21:44 (PST)
And the parents? Keeping warm? Bored yet (Dad)?
mona
Friday, January 28, 2000 at 14:31:14 (PST)
Brrr it's cold. Where's that groundhog, anyway.
I'm off to the Woods Hole for the weekend. I hope Denali Doug has got those pipes thawed and the heater working!
Scott
Friday, January 28, 2000 at 12:59:38 (PST)
oh, sure...now she's blaming things on her poor youngest child!
I mean - I'm always glad when you come out to cyberplay with me. :)
mona
Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 21:17:55 (PST)
Sorry Mona, sometimes I can't stop myself (or Melinda) from those wise-acre impulses. Okay, the weather report: Cold (windchill tonight of 30 below.) Snowy- I think we got about 8 inches or so. Icy. Lots of wood in the backyard though, so we have had many fires. All intentional. I am happy to report that my Honda does very well in the snow, and Jess is very happy to be back on campus this winter. Driving up the mountain (and back down again) is always exciting, especially in the snow. We have not lost power so I haven't had to resort to our Y2K supplies- the gallon of water. We keep hearing about the South and all the snow in NC. I wonder how the cabin is holding up. That's the news.
Paula
Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 16:03:54 (PST)
Mona, I'm speaking and Steph is writing. You know, we may get out there to WA this year, I have a suspicious feeling that Steph & I are going to take a trip to the West Coast... It was a pleasure seeing you guys in person at the reunion, especially my buddy Dave. I'll send you the CD ASAP--just tell me YOUR address. Love, Doug & Steph
p.s. We're not staying warm--our pipes have frozen!
Denali Doug Sheprow (samurphy@tiac.net)
Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 15:37:09 (PST)
Oh, just trying to live vicariously through snow-day reports...
mona
Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 07:39:46 (PST)
Yes?
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 20:14:08 (PST)
...Paula?
Mona
Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 09:30:52 (PST)
9 inches of snow here in Worthington so far. The kids are out rolling in it right now (9 PM). All our pipes are thawed and we can do laundry again!
Scott
Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 17:40:59 (PST)
We're doing fine right now. More snow is scheduled for tonight, however, but nothing, I'm sure like there is in Boston. At the moment, the sun is shining but it is very cold. No school yesterday or today here. The roads in the surrounding mountains are too slick for the buses. I'm counting on this cold snap not lasting very long. Think warm thoughts.
Ramona
Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 12:06:11 (PST)
I hear there's a HUGE snowstorm hitting the east coast right about now: do let us know how you all are managing!
mona
Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 07:16:36 (PST)
Pig Pile on Mark! Hey wait a minute.........And Mom and Dad: are you still there? Homebound? The weather pictures look awfully cold and icy...Do tell.
Paula
Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 05:18:48 (PST)
King of the Hill!
Mark A
Monday, January 24, 2000 at 18:35:53 (PST)
....I mean Scott's at the top again!
(scurrying off to email)
Mona
Monday, January 24, 2000 at 08:47:35 (PST)
Ha ha! Paula's at the top again!!
....oops.
Mona
Monday, January 24, 2000 at 08:46:24 (PST)
It looks like the worst of the cold snap is probably past us. We did have a few water pipes freeze (but not burst thankfully). The drain pipe is still frozen so we can't do a laundry.
Mona, email from your 8th grade teacher, huh? I can't even remember what school I was in for 8th grade. Also you promised me email over the weekend, and I sat by the computer waiting for it all weekend.
Scott
Monday, January 24, 2000 at 08:44:22 (PST)
At the risk of being at the top of this message board yet again, I say WOW: How did you folks down south end up with all the snow and ice? It sure is cold here. Whatever happened to global warming? Has it gone the way of Y2K? Report in, my brethren and sistren. Paula
Paula
Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 14:48:33 (PST)
Scott - you would have loved this slide show...I'll send you some email this weekend with the highlights. Sure makes me want to hit the trails - too bad it's this time of year, when only hikes below about 500' are accesible....guess that means a coastal hike is in the near future.
Coincidentally I got email from my 8th grade teacher Alan Chaney, who has always been involved with land conservation in New England, and who was well aware of the Pingree family deeding of about 10 million acres of timberland in Maine to the New England Forestry Foundation last year. Anyway, I was just wishing my kids had something like the Explorers Club that Mr Chaney and others led at Weeks. Maybe I'll have to find a way to put together something like that...
Ramble ramble. Happy Friday, my family!
Mona
Friday, January 21, 2000 at 10:38:52 (PST)
We watched the "Lost on Everest" special. We had gone to a slide show last fall given by the photographer on that expedition. The strangest part of it all was watching them pretend they were treating old George Mallory with dignity as they photograph his corpse and sell the photographs to the highest bidder. Not to mention taking his personal belongings and not giving them to the surviving family members. I have to admit that the shows were fun to watch though. I still don't have any interest in climbing to 29,000 feet. Too uncomfortable and dangerous.
Hello Doug and Steph! See you soon. I'll be in touch.
Scott
Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 13:11:01 (PST)
Cool! Send me an address, I'll send you 15$ (+ shipping?) Good to see you here.
Where are Mona & Ping? Going to see Jim Whittaker speak and sign his book about climbing Everest at the Bainbridge Island Library tonight. Did anybody else catch the PBS show on the expedition that located Mallory's body this past week -- quite fascinating!
Hope you all are keeping warm!
mona
Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 08:36:13 (PST)
We're jumping on board "Stylos.net" We want to go to France w/Steve & Ana & the unnamed Red Head; we want to know what Athena's doing; we want to know how Ramona and Paul are doing; we want Mark to come visit us again; we want to make sure Paula and Mark's kids are on the straight and narrow; and oh, by the way, where are Dave & Mona? Doug has a new CD for sale. Unfortunately I can't give them away because we have to make back the 15K it took to make them. $15 gets you some good RockNRoll/ R&B with Denali laying down the fat grrrooove. Lots of Love to you all. D&S
Doug & Steph (samurphy@tiac.net)
Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 06:03:20 (PST)
Everything seems to be fine here in Seattle. Ana and her kitty grow and grow. The weather has been cold and clear, a nice change from gray and grayer. My job stays the same but always changes. Ana and I are planning to go to France in mid-April again, for another spring break vacation. Mark, Could you try to reserve another 2-bedroom for us? We are hoping that whats-her-name will go with us. You know, my faceless, nameless niece with the red hair and said flair. My quote for the day: "Don't quote me on that". We hope all is well and healthy...§
Steve
Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 17:25:28 (PST)
Glad to hear you are surviving the cold, Jessie. Now try to stay off your butt.
I can't wait to see tomorrow's daily quote.
Scott
Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 16:57:55 (PST)
Well if everyone is going to talk about the weather...up here on Potash it is -6 degrees and god knows the windchill. everything is a balance, you laugh hard evough at eveyone else sliding and falling on the ice they call roads to forgive them for doubling over when you slip down the library hill on your other end. Hate that too Scott?
Iam going to try to add a quote a day. Here's the first one
"Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped." Sam Levenson (1911-1980)
Jessamyn (jstylos@marlboro.edu)
Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 07:44:39 (PST)
Big windstorm over the weekend in Washington, too. Paul was scheduled to have his first cub scout hike on Sunday, which was wisely rescheduled for Monday...no need to be out there with branches flying. Now we have clear skies and freezing temperatures, making for incredibly beautiful views of the mountains - both ranges!
Sure would be nice if the sun came up a little earlier though! Ah well...I guess all things come to she who waits!
Mona
Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 08:26:50 (PST)
My sympathy to all you New Englanders getting hit with the wind and near zero temperatures! We have a touch of freezing rain, too, this morning, but yesterday I was in Atlanta (as was VP Gore and many others) and it was a sunny 70 degrees!
Ramona
Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 04:35:52 (PST)
Yeah, I hate that too.
Scott
Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 20:27:07 (PST)
Paula: Don't you hate seeing your message the last one posted for days on end? It's kind of like walking into a room and having everybody stop talking! Well, now my message can sit on top until someone else comes along to say something.
Ramona
Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 15:29:52 (PST)
And a happy birthday from your neighbors here in Acton. It was great seeing you this summer. How is the head by the way? We have some great photos of your bandaged face. Seventeen, huh? Enjoy it all (well, most of it...)and have a wonderful day.
Paula
Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 09:34:07 (PST)
Seventeen??! Ohmigod!
Sending you lots of love and birthday wishes, big Tim!
mona
Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 08:29:46 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Timmy! Hard to beleive you are seventeen! I remember when you were four and you looked up at the Space Needle and asked me whether it would still look so big when you were big. Well, you're big now. Does It? Hope all is well in Boston, and that all your birthday wishes come true...We love ya'...§
Steve and Ana
Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 08:17:53 (PST)
I would like to come up that way. My break is March 11-26 and I know Theen wanted to come later, but maybe we can work it out. The operation went well...the drugs are killer man. I rediscovered the wonders of the water pick...again that WAS wonderful primarily bc the drugs...only kidding. I want to say a special hiya to yaya because I rediscovered the magnetic journal you gave me. It;s great I can say all I want and there's no evidence. LOve to all
Jessomine
Jessamyn
Monday, January 10, 2000 at 20:34:22 (PST)
let me think...melinda, melinda....do I know a melinda?!
mona
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 23:49:36 (PST)
We assure you, Melinda, that we will never forget about you. It's nice to see that you visit this site even if you don't leave footprints. We want you to come to Seattle too. Talk to Athena, maybe she'll bring you....§
Steve
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 20:22:49 (PST)
somebody, please, help me, dont you remember me, im jess's sister, her sister! is anyone out there, anyone at all, dont you remember me, please, someone please....
Melinda (simpcox@aol.com)
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 20:13:12 (PST)
kill her! KILL HER!!
anonymous (none)
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 20:12:10 (PST)
I am not some crazy girl ;_; im your distant relative, distant relative, dont you remember me, all i wanted was a little love, a little compassion
Melinda (simpcox@aol.com)
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 20:11:44 (PST)
hey, everyone, some crazy girl is infiltrating our website. Shun her... SHUN HER!
some distant relative you have never heard of (somedistantrelative@stylos.net)
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 20:10:58 (PST)
Who wrote that? I am most definately not invisible, thank you! But thanks for the concern!
Melinda (simpcox@aol.com)
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 20:09:23 (PST)
hey, whatever happened to jess's invisible seemingly non-existent sister... what was her name again? me... meel...
anonymous (none)
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 20:03:28 (PST)
Tell us, Jess!!!§
Steve
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 16:54:07 (PST)
Jess is coming out here?
Mona
Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 11:41:49 (PST)
Ana wants the world to know that she got a kitten today. A baby female named Lucky. Ana insisted we get one this month, so it would be ready for Athena and Jess next month. So, no you need to come, we will not accept cancellations. This are fine in Seattle this millenium, and we hope things are well with you all. Keep us posted!!!§
Steve and Ana
Saturday, January 08, 2000 at 22:01:01 (PST)
Jess: I hope your recovery is swift and complete. And I do think you're entitled to as much ice-cream as though you'd had your tonsils out.
Ramona
Saturday, January 08, 2000 at 05:06:51 (PST)
Medical (dental?) update from the Stylos-Allan clan: Jess is now 4 times less wise than she was in the last millenium. Yes, she had 4 wisdom teeth removed; a procedure that she did not enjoy, but that is a story for her to tell.
And for all you interested parties waiting with baited breath: Athena came over this week to work on the now infamous ALBUM (and to do her laundry). It is coming along nicely. Thanks to all who have contributed.
Paula
Friday, January 07, 2000 at 15:48:39 (PST)
'Thena -- I just sent you email. In case you're checking here, but not email - send me some mail (or phone me) with solid dates, and I'll find you a good flight!
Mona
Friday, January 07, 2000 at 08:49:40 (PST)
Athena: Glad you found a computer so you could check in. Make a note: we expect to spend March in Arizona, so keep that in mind when you are making your plans.
Ramona
Wednesday, January 05, 2000 at 18:59:47 (PST)
well i was one of the few away from home at midnight. . . i was down in hartford at my friend's jeff and laurie's palatial house at their elegant/cozy new years party i was the dj and chief dancer . . . happy two thousand and isn't it fun to have an empty date book full of zeroes . . .mona (and steve)-- i'm still hoping to come out there in february or so, and maybe down to north carolina in march . . .
athena
Wednesday, January 05, 2000 at 16:43:13 (PST)
All is well here in Worthington. Joe and I went to Northampton First Night celebration for part of the evening on New Years Eve, then came home to greet the new year. All eight of us were at home (including Chris and Cameron), although some of us were asleep. Still no snow to speak of.
Scott
Monday, January 03, 2000 at 12:57:59 (PST)
And I got my wish, and had an End-of-the-World prank message on my answering machine when I got home New Years Morning! Thanks Jess - good to see someone's still got the mischief!
Mona
Monday, January 03, 2000 at 08:55:31 (PST)
I got my New Year wish! Mark and I slept out on the trampoline and welcomed the new Millenium under the stars. He was very game about the whole thing, though he was just about frozen by morning. Having snuggled all the way down to the bottom of the sleeping bag, I was toasty. Another advantage of being blessed with modest stature. It was very romantic.I am sure this is a harbinger of a great year, decade, century and millenium to come.
Paula
Saturday, January 01, 2000 at 13:32:12 (PST)