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Information Needed
Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to find out some information about the "Eun
Jim plus 12" boat. Does anyone know what year Dad bought
it, back when it had the 50 horse power engine, and what
year did he refurbish the interior, put the canvas top and
new 75 horse power engine on it.....and finally what was
the last summer it was in the water....Does anyone have
any photo's of it? Also, what size was it? (17 or 18')
We got a new boat (new to me anyway) and I have been
trying to tell our kids what "that" boat was like....
Much love to you all!!!
John
- Monday, June 30, 2003 at 16:16:58 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netUncle Johnny
Uncle Johnny Thank You for thinking of me on My birthday!
You to Aunt Mary and right Uncle John that was Dangerous
but thats ok We were and still are Buds! Believe it or not
I remember that day it was right by Hospital Rd. I think
oh those were the days.
- Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 10:13:01 (PDT)
Author: sallyh1970Hey Sally Anne !!!!
Hi Sally,
It is almost impossible to believe that you are 33
today. I clearly remember holding you on my lap while
driving my 1971 Pontiac down M-59 (How Dangerous!!!)....
I also remember how when I had mono and had to be home from
work for 6 weeks you were at our house during the day, and
we became such great buds...And although most of your life
we've lived in different states, that special feeling has
remained...I hope this birthday is truly the BEST, for
such a special person!!!
I love you!
Uncle John
- Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 05:57:44 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcommHAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY ANNE
Tomorrow June 28th Sally Anne will turn 33!!!! Man are you
OLD!!! But seriously... hope you have a wonderful
birthday!!! Love you! Aunt Mary
- Friday, June 27, 2003 at 05:39:43 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comBob and Bill and Tom Memories
Speaking of memories,
I will always remember how Bill used to let us drive
his car...well one day Bill had Tom's green station wagon
and he let me drive.....I got too close to the side of the
road, hit a low branch overhanging the road and ooops,
sorry about one of your outside mirrors Tom.....I also
remember going to sleep overnight at Bob and Dianne's on
Snowden (I think it was Snowden)....Dianne would alway
serve Pepsi and Chips....so
much fun... they had the fastest car.....still do
I love you all!!
John
- Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 05:54:29 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netBobby, Mary, and Billy Memories
Yes ... Happy belated birthday (one day) to you Mary French
(Since I didn't call you in person!) and Bobby it was nice
to talk to you ( and the family too!)on your birthday and
TODAY to you~ Billy boy...
I can still remember the home movies of our family on the
screened in patio and Bobby is holding up a teeny tiny
dress and there we all are singing happy
birthday to Billy and Bobby..we must've been celebrating
Little Mary's 1st birthday along with Bill's and
Bob's!...Now that home movie is 42 years old!!! Hard to
believe that Mary has a Daughter GRADUATING!!!!!
Sure would be fun to see that movie again...
love and happy wishes to all you birthday people!!!!
(sister,aunt, mom. friend.etc.etc.) Mary
- Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 04:30:58 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMore Birthdays
Happy Birthday greetings are also in order for Brother
(Dad, Uncle, Cousin, Grandpa) Bob on June 23rd and Mary
(Mom, Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Niece) French today (June
24).
Happy Birthday to you and all other June Birthdayers we may
have forgotten.
Love,
Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and very soon to be Grandpa Dan
- Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 21:00:20 (PDT)
Author: gorecop@aol.com!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY !!!!!
Hi Billy,
I know I am a day early, (if your seeing this on the
24th)
but I didn't want to take any chances, so here goes....
OK now everyone "with gusto"
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BILLY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!!!
Everybody probably recognizes the "with gusto" phrase
from all of your birthday cards to many of us all these
years...Thanks Bill, and Happy Birthday... I hope your
day is really great.....
I love you!!
John
- Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 18:37:51 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netyes...computerless
Hi Esther...
I spoke with Nancy and since they need to be moved out by
July 13th they are temporarily computerless but I will tell
her and maybe she can go up to the Creek and write a little
bit till they get settled into their new place and are up
and running again.
See you Sunday! Love, Mary
- Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 16:55:31 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comUpdate on Circle Letter Calendar
Hello Family,
Has anyone seen Nancy ??? My guess is that she is probably
in Caseville and is computerless.
Let's try and keep up with the calendar that I posted on
April 13th. That means that we should see Bob's letter on
July 1st....
Dan's...July 15th
Janie's...August 1st
Dan's...August 15th.
That way we can still be somewhat on schedule, and anyone
who isn't able to post their letter can just add it when
ever they can.
Love to all,
Esther
- Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 14:45:57 (PDT)
Author: tomnesther@aol.comHEY...CHECK THIS OUT!!!
Hey everyone ...I was trying to find out if there was any
place on the web that had info. on Uncle Danny playing the
harmonica on the Marvelettes song: "THE HUNTER GETS
CAPTURED BY THE GAME" and so I just typed in
Danny Stevenson
in the search browser and this site came up!!! I didn't
even know it existed!!! Did any of you???
http://www.ppjass.org/scholarship.html
It amazed me!
Nice to know that Uncle Dan is memorialized in such a cool
way! Thought you all might want to check it out!
Love you all,
Mary
- Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 15:31:29 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comSOOOOOOOOO FUNNY!!!
Johnny...That was SO funny that I laughed out loud by
myself!!!
Scott... I agree with Danny~ who would EVER want to
unsubscribe form the circle letter??? This is a TREASURE
beyond MEASURE!!!
Thank you so very much for keeping it going... by the way,
just HOW is it maintained????
Love you all,
Mary
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 18:11:58 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comCUTE !!
John,
Now your (TWO) letters got a very big laugh out of me !!
Quick thinking!!
Scott, it's a good thing you have a sence
of humor. We love ya !!
Aunt Sal xoxoxo
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 14:30:50 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comHow About An Update?
Hi Scott,
It's nice to know that we can unsubscribe to the Family
Letter (although I don't know why anyone would want to).
How about people who WANT to be notified? Is there any way
they can add their own name and e-mail address so they get
the notifications?
I also noticed that the e-mail address list hasn't been
updated since 1999. Any way people can update their e-mail
addresses themselves too?
Thanks a million for maintaining this awesome site!!!
Love,
Uncle Dan
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 10:05:56 (PDT)
Author: gorecop@aol.comCute Uncle John!
You just added the same thing twice!!
:-P
-Scott
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 08:01:14 (PDT)
Author: hotscott@sonic.netHmm....This shouldn't be printing twice.
Well if this is printed twice...I'll fix it!
-Scott
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 07:58:45 (PDT)
Author: hotscott@sonic.netHey Scott
Hi Scott,
Are all our letters going to be printed twice from now on?
Love John
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 05:51:28 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netHey Scott
Hi Scott,
Are all our letters going to be printed twice from now on?
Love John
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 05:48:33 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netHello! New Feature
Hello Everyone!!
Just to let everyone know it's now possible to unsubscribe from the
Notification list automatically. Just follow instructions in the
notification emails!
Love you all!
-Scott
- Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 21:05:53 (PDT)
Author: hotscott@sonic.netHello! New Feature
Hello Everyone!!
Just to let everyone know it's now possible to unsubscribe from the
Notification list automatically. Just follow instructions in the
notification emails!
Love you all!
-Scott
- Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:58:57 (PDT)
Author: hotscott@sonic.netHello Nancy !
Hi sister Nancy,
When I saw that there was a new letter on the circle I was
so excited because I thought for sure it was from you
because today is June 15th, and that means it is Nancy's
turn!
Not ! It was from Johnny, which is always welcomed also.
Nancy, we are all looking forward to your letter..soon !!!!
Love,
Esther
- Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 17:09:25 (PDT)
Author: tomnesther@aol.com!!!!! Happy Father's Day Y'all !!!
The coolest thing about the word y'all is that you can
used it adressing a group of people, or you can use it
when talking to just one person...Some of you may already
know this, but I thought some fun facts to know and tell
on Father's Day would be just right...I hope all of you
had a wonderful day!!!
Love
John
- Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 16:47:21 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.net!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY !!!!!
I know this is (2) days late, but we were gone until
yesterday and I know you guys were too. I hope your
day was "fabulous darling"..... I enjoyed talking with you
on
the phone
and I can't wait to see you...( oh by the way, when are
you coming down...it's nice and warm here, the water temps
are in the 80's...feels just like summer!!!)
I Love You Muchly!!
John
- Monday, June 09, 2003 at 03:28:56 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netThanks Uncle Billy
Thanks for remembering me Uncle Billy! I can't wait to
hear your CD's. I want Marshall to grow up hearing as
much "Stevenson" music as possible. Anyone else who has
Cd's, we'll gladly purchase them, just let us know how!
All is well in Maryland. Marshall is almost 1, and he is
a hoot! We are having a fabulous time being his parents!
Love to you all!
Jenny & Chris
- Monday, June 02, 2003 at 19:11:30 (PDT)
Author: Barleysgirl@aol.comBilly's Turn
Hi everybody! Here’s what’s going on.
I’m in my 3rd year at Caesar’s as house pianist working
with the very talented Andrew James. We just finished our
first CD titled “Quite Frankly, it’s Andrew James”. I did
all the arrangements and it turned out pretty well. I also
completed another CD with Brian Duprey who is in“Legends
In Concert” as Frank Sinatra at Imperial Palace. I’m also
waiting to hear about my third CD with Mark Verabian who
does Dean Martin in the Rat Pack show. (We’ll get you
copies Jenny!)
Sharon is still working for Terrible Herbst, Inc at a new
Albertson’s down the street from the old one. She recently
visited her Dad, 92, who is still as sharp as ever and is
very much looking forward to visiting her granddaughters
(and daughter and son-in-law of course) who recently moved
to Connecticut.
We couldn’t be more proud of Rory. He has been working at
Nevada Palace for almost a year. He is very active in AA
for over a year working the program beautifully. He
definitely practices what he preaches.
As we mentioned before Lisa, Alan, and the girls Charlene,
9 and Roxanne, 4 just moved to Groton, Connecticut where
Alan will be an instructor at the Naval Base, no more
submarines for him!
Steven and Mary are doing great. They just moved into the
house two doors down as I submit this. It’s like Alsup all
over again! Thanks again for all that voted to make him
best bartender in the Las Vegas Weekly reader’s poll!
Mary’s oldest daughter Melisa had a baby girl in October
and is already expecting another one this winter. Which
means Steve will have more 'grandchildren' than we do! (so
far :)
Erin has been working for AAA for almost two years and
recently received a promotion as a Claims Coordinator.
She’s been dating a lighting designer Scott whose credits
include the 9/11 Tribute of Light in NY, March 2002.
That's all for now, we're all looking forward to the
reunion!
Billy
p.s. When are we having another house boat happening??
- Sunday, June 01, 2003 at 21:22:35 (PDT)
Author: TrickyWilly@msn.comSANTA ROSA CALIFORNIA'S/SPRING LAKE
Hello Everybody,
Just a short note.
The picture of Mom (Grandma) and Dad (Grandpa) was
taken in Sonoma County California at Spring Lake Park in
Santa Rosa. The picture was taken (I think) about 1978 or 1979.
Must close for now.
Loveyaaa.....
James [:-)>
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- Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 20:12:45 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netfamily reunion tee shirts
What would a Stevenson reunion be without TEE SHIRTS?????
Well.... I have a GREAT idea for the T-shirts and it's not
too early for the adults to send their sizes to me and if
you want to "guess"timate the sizes of your kiddies you can
send them along too... 2004 will get here SOON enough!
I can't wait!
Love to you all~ Mary
P.S.
Nancy B. Call me... I need your help on something! thanx!
:)
- Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 20:05:42 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comThe Good Old Club House
Hi everyone!!
First of all, I believe the photo was taken when mom and
dad went to visit James and the gang. ( ? )
I love the Michigan day(s) event idia. The club house has
never looked better in a very long time (except when grampa
Wise looked after it) but it's a new day, things have
changed and it's not too bad for all the years.
Tony and I will be able to house about 8/10 guests. John
our basement would be a great apartment for you/Joy and the
boys. We will have two guest room W/bath by then also. I
love the ideas !!! I love weddings too and this will be a
good one!!
Today is Wednesday and I will be spending Thursday with
Jane and young Nan (the queens of planning) we'll talk
about it in GREAT detail. I love you all. Happy June !!
Man, there are alot of birthdays this month...I thought May
was busy!! God Bless you all. Love, Sal
- Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 18:21:04 (PDT)
Author: sallyjluccaa park in sonoma,california
Maceday Lake
San Diego Zoo
Somewhere by James' Place????
Good Idea John
Dear Family,
This is getting to sound like a really good idea. Just
think a Stevenson wedding and then a Stevenson family
reunion and then a lot of Stevenson's just getting to
gether and then really seeing Michigan, like Mackinaw. WOW
I for one think it could fly, but it is real easy for me to
say this since I do not live in Michigan, but I can help
raise money, make phone calls, think of some good ideas,
plan accomodations for a lot of people (I'm really good at
that)or I can just sit back and wonder how this will all
happen.
The opportunity is there all we have to do is make it
happen.
Lets get the ball rolling and start planning.
By the way, I have been reading this letter since Scott was
kind enough to get it rolling and not once has anybody
asked where mom and dad were standing when this picture was
taken. Anybody know?
I love all of this great big family and can't wait to hear
all of the great ideas that will now pour in for this to
all happen
Bob
- Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 14:01:13 (PDT)
Author: bodikel@san.rr.comReunion Thoughts
Hello Everyone,
After reading Gerry's letter about the wedding next
June...I was thinking (hmmm) Why not have a one day major
reunion picnic (like the LaDuc reunion)...perhaps the day
after the wedding....and then lot's of mini reunions at
everybody's houses either the week before the wedding or
the week after...This could be a money saving way to
see everyone at the same time.... and then allow for
individuals to visit on a more personal level....Also, this
way, the out-of-towners could do all the fun Michigan
stuff...like riding on Tony and Sally's pontoon, eating at
the Creek, seeing Terry sing, maybe even going to Mackinaw
island or Brian and Nancy's cottage....maybe Greenfield
Village or a hot dog downtown????...Camp Dearborn or any
other campground would
be a lot of fun, but it may be too involved just for a
couple of days.... However as the contortionist once
said "I'm flexible"....I love you all!!!!
John
- Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 13:46:39 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netWedding Date Set!!
Dear Family,
We just wanted to let all of you know that Jeff and Shelley
have set the date for Saturday June 19, 2004 so we pray
that you can save for a year and come to yet another
wonderful Stevenson Wedding. It's been awhile since we've
had one in Michigan so it might be a good time for a
reunion in 2004????? If you did not get an e-mail from us,
it is probably because I don't have your current e-mail
address. Please send us all your address information so I
can verify I have the proper addresses. Love to you all!!
Brother and Uncle Gerry
- Monday, May 26, 2003 at 13:04:30 (PDT)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comsorry we forgot Anna ( or anyone else!!!)
Hey Anna...
Sorry we all forgot your birthday... hope it was happy!
how does it feel to be 15?
Love, Aunt Mary
p.s. also anyone else in the month of May who had or will
have a birthday that was forgotten :(
- Sunday, May 25, 2003 at 16:28:27 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comhappy birthday again
it was annas birthday on may 17
she turned 15 wow is she gettin
more beautiful and older each day
well love you all!!!!!!!
- Saturday, May 24, 2003 at 12:47:58 (PDT)
Author: tstevenson30@comcast.netHello to All.
Hello Stevenson Family,
Beth just introduced us to your "circle letter" web page.
It's nice to have access to what the family is doing. Tom
and I are doing well. As James said in his letter, we have
been putting a lot of time and energy (and money) into our
new addition. It is great.
We hope you are all doing well. By the way, I am coming to
a new point in my life. RETIRMENT!!! YAY! However, I do
have some mixed feelings. I have loved working with those
children. They are so inspirational and keep me on track
with what's important. I will miss them. It will be
interesting to see what new events will occure in my life
now.
Love you all.
Sandy
P.S. Tom is having a retirment party for me some time in
August. We will let you know the details as soon as we get
them.
- Friday, May 23, 2003 at 17:42:49 (PDT)
Author: tomandsandykrell@aol.comDeidre and Tom???
Is it Deidre's birthday also????
I should have known that!! I have always thought she was
great!! Figures that she and my dad have the same
birthday!!!! Happy Birthday to the both of you!!
Happy birthday to Jerry also!!!
- Friday, May 23, 2003 at 13:31:08 (PDT)
Author: Kathysmarshall@aol.com!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM !!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM / HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEIDRE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR
(SON) JERRY
(BROTHER) TOM
(RELATIVE) DEIDRE BOUDREAU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
LOVEYAAA...
JAMES [:-)>
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- Friday, May 23, 2003 at 09:31:11 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netHEY...It's Tom & Jerry!!!
Well... Happy Birthday Tom (my brother)and Jerry (my nephew)
Truly I hope your day today is wonderful... and to think
you are EXACTLY 20 years apart to the day!!! that's pretty
cool...
Have alot of fun!!
Love, your sister/aunt
Mary
- Friday, May 23, 2003 at 04:32:35 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY SON JERRY AND BROTHER TOMMY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM PARIS!
How can JERRY be 43? That makes me so old.
Hope you both have a great celebration because
you both are such sweeties and deserve the best. I love
you and you are both so handsome. Suzanne
- Friday, May 23, 2003 at 03:36:33 (PDT)
Author: SUZANNE1@SONIC.NETLOVE YOU ALL (A TON)
Hello Everybody,
Thanks for the birthday greetings!
The birthday cards.
The birthday phone calls.
The birthday love.
I Love You... EVERYONE!
Brother/Lover/Father/Grand Father/Uncle/Friend
James
P.S.
Tomorrow is my brother Toms birthday, and also my
son Jerry’s birthday. (Friday May 23, 2003)
- Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 23:31:51 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netWill we still need you???Will we still feed you???
James ... I can hardly BELIEVE you are 64!!!!!
but seriously~ hope this is an incredible day for you!
I love you ! Mary
- Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 18:52:25 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy Birthday James !!!
Loud and with Gusto!
Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday to you...
Happy BIRTHDAY dear James...
Happy Birthday to you...
I love you!
John
- Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 12:50:06 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netHAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today - Uncle James!! We hope you have a
great day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - tomorrow - Dad. WE hope you too have a
great day.
Love Tommy and Crew!
- Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 10:24:07 (PDT)
Author: tomstevenson@peoplepc.com!!!!!!! YEAH RUBEN !!!!!!
Switched back!!
Hello there everyone...
A few letters back I told you all that we have a new e-mail
address but now we are back using jamg1971@aol.com ~
They have a promotion going on till the end of the year and
so we took it... Since we first got our computer we have
always
had AOL and I was so used to how AOL is that I don't like
how
Comcast is set up...it is too hard to understand ...so now
I am back to what I am comfortable with!!!!
Hope everyone is doing fine! It was great reading your
entries James, Esther ( and son Tommy too!) for our newly
set-up circle letter... can't wait for Billy's !!!
Love, Mary
P.S.
American Idol fans update: Tonight's the night!!!! If you
watched last night's special...MAN! will it be close!!! I
honestly can't say who will win...I have always thought it
would be RUBEN but after what they said last week about
only a 2% difference between the two remaining
contestents...WELL... all I can say is I love them both and
they TRULY both deserve to win!!!!
- Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 04:41:07 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comThe Plymouth 6
Here is an update from the Plymouth Stevenson's (Tommy and
Jeanne) My Mom hit the biggest event for us - Sophie
entering HIGH SCHOOL - wow I can hardly believe it. She
has done extremely well and will be taking all honors
classes in the fall. She turns 14 in October - where 14
years have gone I have no idea. She plays on the school
volleyball and basketball teams. She is also quite a fine
piano player, with almost 6 years under her belt.
Carly is now 9 and going into 4th grade. - excellent
student! She also likes sports - basketball and soccer are
her games - she's pretty good. She is on the waiting list
for piano lessons (as is Dillon and me too!)Carly and
Dillon (and Emilie) play piano all the time and Sophie has
taught them a few songs.
Dillon is almost 6 - he'll be a first grader in the fall
and is a great reader. He is so curious, asks the dardnest
questions. My Mom calls him a little old man. He just
started t-ball and loves it. Emilie will be 2 in July. SHe
is a pistol - loves to be outside at all times (a lot like
her daddy) and talks up a storm. Full sentences - but hey
with 5 other "stevenson's" around her would you expect her
to be quiet? She is the love of our kids lives - much like
Danny was for us when I was a kid - and now my little
brother is having a baby? I still remember, that one week
my parents took him to his first day of kindergarten and
the very next week drove me to my first day of college at
MSU.
Jeanne is keeping busy with the kids at school, doing art
projects, etc - and the kids love it. She still does free-
lance graphic design part time from home.
She and I have a great time together and after 16 years of
marriage it just keeps on getting better. Mom and Dad you
have set a fine example of what marriage can be!
Work for me is going fine, but my main vocation is my
family - they are the secret of my success! I can't get
enough of them.
Jeanne's Mom is cancer FREE and looks and feel great!
As many may know Jeanne's Grandma Emilie died this past
December, and has left a void - but also a whole ton of
wonderful memories. She was very close to Jeanne and I and
our kids, and thankfully she got a full year with her
namesake and true love, our Emilie. We carry on her
wonderful polish legacy and zest for life. When her name
is mentioned smiles grow!
So, to sum up - Life is grand here in Plymouth - we are
very blessed - and yes Mom we do count them daily. You
taught us well.
Love to all, Tommy and crew
- Monday, May 19, 2003 at 09:46:29 (PDT)
Author: tomstevenson@peoplepc.comamerican idol fans across the nation!!!
Hey there Esther...
WE TOO ARE AMERICAN IDOL ADDICTS!!! We have never missed a
show since it started! We even tried to get tickets for
the American Idol tour coming to Detroit - but beginning
at 10:00 am when the tickets went on sale I could not get
thru...
"all circuits were busy" on both phone lines and on
computer line ...
by the time I finally did get thru ~ there were no seats
available except NOSEBLEED seats and at 48.00 a ticket
(after all the fees,etc) well... we decided that we'd pass
on it :(
Janie and I call each other after every show to see what
each other thinks!!! Didn't know of any other fans in the
family :)
We think it will be RUBEN too... but Clay will be set...
remember what Neil Sedaka said???
So our vote will be for the VELVET TEDDY BEAR!!!
but actually... like Simon said... the top three all
deserved to win... we thought Kimberly had a fabulous
voice and she'll go far too I'm sure!
P.S. I loved Rickey and Charles too!!! They should've
lasted WAY longer than Carmen!!!
Any other AI fans in the house???
Let's hear from ya!
Love... Mary
- Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 20:36:07 (PDT)
Author: garlak71@comcast.netGO RUBEN GO RUBEN GO RUBEN
Hi Esther,
Here in RUBENLAND I mean Alabama, it's Go Ruben!!!
This state is absolutely nuts over Ruben..on vote night
the tv channels scroll the numbers across the bottom.
There is always a go Ruben party at his home church where
as many as 8 or 9 hundred people show up with cell phones
to do nothing but vote for 2 solid hours....I have to
admit though that Clay is very very good, but
Ruben....he's so smooth (like buttah) Ruben is also so
humble...you can just see it in his face!
Go Ruben,
John
- Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 18:28:19 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netTom and Esther's Turn
Hello family,
Now it’s time for Tom and Esther to take their semi-annual
turn on the family circle letter, updating you on us and
our family.
For starters, on August 1st, we will celebrate our 44th
anniversary !!!! Is that hard to believe or what ????
Especially when we think that we are only about 37 years
old....but then again we do have 3 kids in their forties!
A few months ago I was talking with an old friend, one of
those that we don’t hear from very often, and I was asked
what’s going on in our family.......I said, “well, our
oldest grandchild (Melissa) is graduating from high school;
our youngest grandchild, (Marshall) just got his first
tooth, and our baby is having a baby! I thought that pretty
well summed it up.
Tom is still working for Pulte. He works mostly in the
Wilmington, Delaware area. That is about a 2 hour drive
from home. Since his little heart episode, we don’t want
him driving that much, and we don’t like not being
together, so now I go with him every week. One week I go
from Monday until Thursday, and the opposite week on
Wednesday and Thursday. He doesn’t work on Fridays. It
doesn’t leave us as much time at home as we would like, but
it sure beats being separated. We have a comfortable hotel
where we stay. I bring lots of projects to keep me busy all
day, including my cross stitch, of course! It’s gotten to
the point that if I have a “quiet work” project at home, I
put it aside or pack it in my hotel suitcase and work on it
at the hotel. I would go nuts being in a hotel room all day
with just a television, but with all the projects I do, I
call it opportunity time for me., of course, most of my
time there is spent doing cross stitch, I already have
several Christmas presents made. I also put together photo
albums at the hotel, and soon I may have the use of Chris
Palmer’s lap top computer, so I can add letter writing to
my hotel “TO DO “ list.
Regarding Tom’s darling heart: ....he is trying to be a
good boy, watching his diet, eating lots of oatmeal, and
some salmon. I haven’t yet succeeded in getting him to love
salmon as much as I do. He also goes to cardiac re-hab 2 or
3 times a week. He gets good exercise, while wearing a
heart monitor and is well supervised. That is a great
opportunity for him.
Once again, even if I sound preachy.... and I will continue
to preach to all of you Stevensons who have the same heart
history as Tom’s..... and that would be at least eleven
of you ! .have you had your cholesterol checked
lately???? And what about your adult children ??? Have
you checked all THREE numbers????? Previously most people
paid attention only to their overall cholesterol
number...that’s what we did, and we were always so happy
that Tom’s number was low...150 or even less. We talked
about this on the cruise, before Tom’s episode, and I
remember hearing a lot of you say that yours was
low too. We thought, how lucky for all of you Stevensons!
Now we know different...You must get all three
numbers....your total cholesterol...Your HDL which is
your good cholesterol...and your LDL which is your bad
cholesterol. Obviously if your bad cholesterol is
high ..that is a bad thing. But we now know that if your
GOOD cholesterol is too LOW...that is also a bad thing.
Our cardiologist and friend, Dr. Donald Wood, explained it
to us very simply...he said that LDL, the bad cholesterol,
is like garbage. The HDL is like garbage trucks, that haul
the bad stuff away. In Tom’s case, he didn’t much garbage
(LDL)...,but he also didn’t have many garbage trucks
(HDL),...so if he ever got some build-up or garbage
(LDL)..he wouldn’t have enough trucks to haul it away. He
said that we have been lucky so far, but we have just
dodged a bullet.
Tom’s total cholesterol in November was...139..it should be
200 or less. His HDL was 23.......it should be around 40.
His LDL was.......69..it should be 100 or less,
To treat it he takes 2 medications, Lopressor and Niaspan,
watches his diet to lose weight and eat healthier,
exercises more, takes fish oil capsules and adds real flax
seed to his cereal, juice, or any way we can get it in.
In March his numbers a little
better....total...130...HDL...26...LDL...73. He will be
checked again in June. Please, siblings, have your
cholesterol checked......I may have to interrogate each and
every one of you soon! I want to know what everyone’s THREE
numbers are !
I won’t go into detail about every one of our 6 children;
their 6 spouses, and our 14 grandchildren ! I wouldn’t want
to upset you, brother Dan !
However, I am extending an invitation to our 6 kids; after
you read this letter, to post a letter here about your
families. I doubt that we’ll hear from Mary; she doesn’t
spend much time on the computer. Doug, maybe you could
update everyone on your family for her??
May I quickly skim over a few milestones, please Dan?
Major story....Danny and Jill are expecting their first
baby around Sept. 24th.,,,That will be our 15th grandchild.
Melissa, our oldest grandchild will be graduating from
high school in June, and will be off to college.
Sophie will start high school in Sept.
Kathy had gall bladder surgery a few months ago and is
doing fine now. Jenny’s baby Marshall will be one year old
in June. He is such a joy to all of us. All babies
are special, but he is the first time that we have gone
through the pain and agony of fertility issues, that
experience has sooooo raised our level of appreciation for
babies. For so many couples, it is only a question
of “when” a baby will come....for others it is a
question of “if”....Sure makes us all count our blessings
over and over again.
Debbie sells candles for Party Lite at home parties. She
did so well that she earned an all expense paid cruise,
only a few people in her group won it...or as Debbie says,
she didn’t “win” it..she “earned it,” because she worked
really hard toward the goal. They recently had an awards
dinner, and Debbie got up and gave a little talk, which was
a total surpise to Michael, who was sitting in the
audience. She proceeded to tell everyone how much
Michael had brought to and for her life; home, family, self
esteem, and how wonderful he was. Then she surprised
Michael with a check for money that she had earned to pay
for him to go on the cruise.Michael said there wasn’t a dry
eye in the place ! . They leave on Sunday, from Detroit
Metro in a plane chartered by Party Lite, for San Juan,
where there will be 2 cruise ships, all for Party lie
people, then on to St. Lucia, St. Thomas, Curaco,
Aruba, and back to San Juan. The cruise is for 8 days/7
nights. Good job, Debbie !
We are looking forward to Kelly’s wedding in August. We
have four weddings to go to this year...and would you
believe...they are all... in a 5 week period of time!!!
Two of them are in California, and we didn’t think we would
be able to make 2 California
trips...but one day we got an e-mail from Kelly saying
that they had set her wedding date for August 23rd in San
Diego.....Our very next e-mail was from my friend Judy,
telling us that her son had set his wedding date....August
29th in San Francisco !!! How about that,
we can do both weddings with one California trip!! We will
drive from SD to SF because we have been told it is such a
pretty drive, and on the way we will stop and see Jack
Beacom who lives in Fresno, You older siblings remember
him, Tom’s buddy from Precious Blood days......Stevenson,
O’Connell, Beacom, Rooks. Memories ?. Our wedding schedule
is as follows: August 23....San Diego
August 29....San Francisco
Sept 6.........Suttons Bay, Michigan
Sept. 20......Berlin, Ohio
We appreciate the California people coordinating their
dates so thoughtfully for us, but couldn’t the others have
spaced theirs out a little better ??? And that 20th date
could be iffy, with Danny and Jill’s baby due date.
We are hooked on AMERICAN IDOL ! How about you ? We like
Ruben but we really want Clay to win. Wednesday we’ll know.
You would think it was one of our family, we get so into it.
We have another new favorite singer. I heard him on
televison, and called Tom (he was in
Delaware) and said don’t me ask any questions, just go to
the nearest record store and get a self titled CD by
Michael Buble. He did and we LOVE it. Michael learned the
love of the old songs and singers from his Grandpa. When he
was 7 years old, Grandpa would say to him “Michael, you
have to learn this song for your grandpa before he dies,
your know the old ticker, it ain’t so good any more, so you
have to learn this one for Grandpa ! Grandpa kept saying
that over the years. Michael is now 27 and Grandpa is 76 !
And he is still telling him to learn one more song for him.
Michael says that his grandpa is his best friend. Michael
is also doing several songs for “DOWN WITH LOVE”, the new
Renee Zellweger movie that starts today. On the CD, Michael
sings lots of “our” old songs...and wonder of wonders, you
can understand EVERY WORD he sings!!! I Love that !
Brother Bill...Tom is still waiting to hear you sing to us
in our car!!!! He said he placed an order a while back. We
can’t hear you !!!
Janie & Jim...Cruisers are in Ocean City this weekend!
Where are you ????
Brother James, thanks so much for getting your letter on
the circle on time. Suzanne wrote to me saying that you
weren’t feeling well at that time and you were really busy
at work, and could we possibly adjust the schedule to give
you more time. I called and gave you the option of skipping
your first turn, and catching up whenever you felt that you
could. You said that you really wanted to try it as
planned, and trooper and family guy that you are, you got
your letter out. Thanks ! And please give Suzanne an extra
hug for trying to take such good care of you. Nice job,
Suzanne !
Brother Bill and Nancy.... we are looking forward to your
letters in June. .. Billy..June 1st, and Nancy June
15th,...why not start making notes to get your letters
started now. I don’t think at this time that the circle
letter format lets us start, stop and go back to wrtiing
our letters at different times, so I am writing ours in
MSWorks, and adding to it whenever an idea strikes, than
cutting and pasting it on the circle.
Lisa and Erin, I’m counting on you to help your Dad!
If there is anyone you know who can’t do their letter by e-
mail, please let me know. They can either send me a paper
copy of their letter, or a fax...410-341-6060...and I will
get it on the circle, I will also send you a printed copy
if you don’t have computer access. We want all 12 of us
involved !
NO SIBLING LEFT BEHIND !!
And then imagine if our kids wrote after our letters, we
would be burning up computers like crazy and have NO family
secrets ! HOW COOL !
Love to all,
Tom & Esther
- Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 09:48:25 (PDT)
Author: tomnesther@aol.comNice Talkin' To Dan
I had a nice "Birthday Talk" with Dan in case any of you
were wondering :) Janie
- Friday, May 16, 2003 at 14:27:04 (PDT)
Author: jnjnichols32@aol.comOOPS!!! Sorry I forgot!!!
Hey Dan...
I am SO SORRY I missed your birthday... I had thought
about it all day while in Grand Rapids at John's Mom's
house and was going to send you a birthday e-mail when I
got home but John's Mom came back with us to stay overnite
and we all got to visiting and before you know it...I woke
up this morning and realized I forgot!!!!!
so ONE day late: HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
love, Mary
p.s.
we have a new e-mail address
garlak71@comcost.net
- Friday, May 16, 2003 at 06:01:55 (PDT)
Author: garlak71@comcast.netI KNEW IT !!!
Hi Dan,
I knew it was your birthday, and I thought about
calling you at 5:30 am this morning but I didn't know where
you were...so HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN wherever you are!!!!
LOVE JOHN
- Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 08:27:11 (PDT)
Author: jjnk@corrcomm.netHAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN
We just wanted to say have a happy birthday and wish you
showers of blessings. Hope to see you at Kelly's wedding
in August. There will be at least half of the siblings
and other assorted relatives there...a mini family
reunion. I can't wait.
Have yourself a great day, however you spend it.
Love,
Nancy and Brian
Brian and Nancy
P.S. You're right. Before I write my circle letter I will
need to read everyone's letter that was ever written.
(Just kidding) although I'd like to.
- Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 07:26:10 (PDT)
Author: BRINANR1@AOL.COMHappy Mother's Day!!!
Hello and Happy Mother's Day to the Moms out there...I
hope you have a WONDERFUL day with your families!!!
I love you all!
Mary
- Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 13:24:55 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY
Friday 5/09/2003 10:45 PDT
Hello Everybody.
Just a short note to say:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
GARY (HULL)
and
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
KATHY (MARSHALL)
Hope you both had a great and pleasant day.
Loveyaaa...
Uncle James [:-)>
- Friday, May 09, 2003 at 22:46:31 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netGeorge is Rebecca's Husband!!
Ok, so the truth is finally out, I hope your all
happy...George and Rebecca are really my Mom and Dad
Dave
- Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 12:39:07 (PDT)
Author: dav@fanticee.oopsA VERY FUNNY LETTER
A very funny letter Dan (except the part about brother
Dave being out of the joint.) I DON’T like that.
Brother John, when I read your response to li’l Nancy letter
regarding Daves Mother I fell off my chair!!
Love Yaaaaa...
James [:-)>
P. S. Has anybody told you guys about Dad Missing brother
George?
- Monday, May 05, 2003 at 22:21:42 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netPHONEBOOKOFTHEWORLD.COM
This is the web site Scott is the consultant to in Paris.
Love, Suzanne
- Friday, May 02, 2003 at 22:13:56 (PDT)
Author: suzanne1@sonic.netWhew... that was WEIRD!!!
ok!!! I am back on track! Loved your letter James... now
I can't wait for Tommy's and so on...
Love you all!Mary
- Friday, May 02, 2003 at 18:16:46 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comI'm caught in a time warp
Help!!! I am in an old version of the circle letter and I
am not even sure if it will reach the new version so can
someone please send me the address of the circle letter via
jamg1971@aol.com ???
Thanks and I will send this now and see what happens....
p.s. the reason I think this happened is because we set up
Sarah's computer from school because it is newer and faster
(since she is home for the summer) anyway... this computer
doesn't have my favorites in it so I have to start all over
again... so I tried to deja vu my way through the long
version of the circle letter address and this is what came
up: the place in the letter where Scott first set up the
new look for the website with Mom and Dad's picture at the
top... that was ages ago!!!!
So let's see what happens when I send this out into cyber
space....
- Friday, May 02, 2003 at 18:12:36 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comNEW FORM/OLD FORM
Hello Everybody,
With this letter I am trying a new form (actually an old
form) of Circle Letter. It was suggested by Esther to make
this family snapshot a lot closer to the original “paper”
letters that we mailed around the country when we first
started the Circle Letter.
I am feeling about 85% better than I did when I was taking
Peginterferon and Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis. I am no
longer taking any medication for Hep”C”and It is possible
that I won’t be taking any more.
Beth has me on a program taking 14 vitamins and mineral a
day. This program seems to be helping, also Sister Nancy had
suggested taking vitamins and so now I’m doing it.
The doctor that started this program is Dr. Ray D. Strand,
M.D. The book is called “What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About
NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE May Be Killing You”. Lots of good stuff
in the book.
My PowerBook computer was broken for 5 days and nearly drove
me crazy being with out it. It is hard to believe I felt so
anxious while it was broken. I have my road side business
“In The Wind” up and running and I’m now also sales director
for Flint Point Brass.
Suzanne and I spent last week with Beth. It was great to be
able to hang out and spend time together.
Suzanne will be going to Paris for a Month and hang with
Scott. She has some trepidation's about being gone so long
but I’m sure once she gets their she will love it.
Jerry, Cindy, Nick and Lindsey are all doing good. Jerry is
working for the City of Santa Rosa as a public works
supervisor and Cindy is working for the Press Democrat
newspaper and doing quite well with commercial adds and
layouts. Nick has become a expert on the computer and is now
selling computer templates subscriptions on line and is
starting up his own business selling template for $ 60.00
dollars a pop. Not bad! Check out his Website ”voidix.com”