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Vincent Angelo Shortino
Mauricio Tassara
Summer is almost here,
I love the summer so much. Nice warm weather to spend lazy days on the beach. This summer is gonna be fun. As we all know Chris Lobos is getting married in Maui. wow that's gonna be a good trip. I just got our tickets and we will be there for a week. Can't wait to take him out for his last surf session as a single man. what a great place to get married. I am really happy we will be able to make it. What a family reunion that's gonna be. That many Tassara's on one island, i wonder if the hawaiians will be able to handle us. And more importantly, will they accept us back next time we go.
As far as our family goes, Leandro is getting bigger everyday and more and more active. The other day he climbed up on the dining room table and was screaming for us to see. He is so smart, he remembers things we say and repeat the actions back to us. I bet he is getting a little confused with mom speaking Portuguese, Dad in english, Grandma Nelly and Grandpa Lucho speaking spanish to him. Poor kid is gonna be lost, but later he will be tri-lingual. Truly an incredible sight to see him grow up. Before we know it, he will be asking for money and keys to the car. boy, i am gonna be in trouble. I better save up now.
We also have my sister Paola's wedding in october. Can't wait for that one either. I wonder if san diego will ever be the same after that reception. I am very happy for her and chris, as they got their house and are living in it now. Time to pay the mortgage, hahahahaha
Well I guess that's gonna be it for now.
Aloha.
Here is a recent picture
Mauricio, Angela, & Leandro Tassara

Phrine Shortino
I am looking forward to going to Hawaii to be part of Chris and Lisa's wedding. Wedding are a wonderful celebration of life. I look forward to seeing my cousins Aldo and Dino, I miss them. Taryn is now living with us in Ohio. She has started school and is doing very well. The school tested her reading skills and reported that she is at college level. This makes us proud and not so worried at the same time. Since it has been a long time since I've seen school I wouldn't want to tutor her.
I am also looking forward to attending the wedding of my cousin Keely Melson in England on September 11 2003. I look forward to seeing the other half of my family which unveils the other half of who I am.
Love lots
Phrine Shortino

Paola Tassara
Chris and I are new homeowners! We are both really excited and can't wait to get the pool cleaned up so the pool/barbecue parties can begin.
Another exciting development, we have set a wedding date!
Love you all,
Paola and Chris

Keely Melson
Hi all,
Its nice to hear so many people are getting hitched this year! a pretty hectic time for all of us. Well only 5 months to go now til September, am looking forward to seeing my family from the states. I hope Phrine got my letter, I sent it about a week ago so it may not have got there yet. Have a great time in Maui, that's where John and I wanted to go but couldn't afford to go there and somewhere else so we're saving it for another time.
See ya soon love Keely & John

Mauricio Tassara
Guys, I bought a Ferrari…
Check it out
Mauricio

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Nona Christmas 2002

New Email Address Added
Erik and Bridgett Altmetz
gittialtmetz@msn.com

Christian Lobos
Hola Marco,
I appreciate what you have accomplished with this newsletter and hope you don't become discouraged when you don't get much of a response from members of the family. It is a very cool site which I use daily and wish to see it evolve in a positive way. I just wanted to say thanks and to keep up the good work.
As for myself, I am super busy preparing my wedding with Lisa and starting my new National Remote Controls business. I have rented out a shop in Chatsworth and hope to make it expand into a thriving business some day. Wish me luck. I have also been searching to buy a new house somewhere in this metropolis of Los Angeles. It is not an easy task but with the help of Penny Tassara as my agent things have been made quite a bit easier. Thank You. Hope everybody is doing well and make sure to keep us all updated with what is going on in your lives. Including the juicy details. Ha Ha Ha. Bye for now.

Rita Melson
Long time no speak. Just caught up on all the news. Pleased to hear about the 2 weddings - Chris & Lisa and Paola & Chris - Congratulations. Wish we could join you.
Tom has recovered well from his surgery and is now back at work. Such a relief. Easter approaches and John's parents and his sister and brother-in-law will be visiting Chelmsford. It will be good to see them again. I like the fact that we have an expanding family - not as large as the Tassara clan, of course, but we're working on it. Spring has sprung and the flowers are blooming - aah.. We are busy with our wedding preparations too. It may not be Hawaii but to us it will still be "Heaven". We're thrilled that Phrine and Vinnie are coming over to celebrate with us too.
Oh well, must close - it's getting late and time for bed. Love and kisses to all especially the children - Vincent, Angelina and Leandro.
Rita

Christian Lobos
This is me snaking Mauricio on a wave. I told him this left was for goofy footers only and all Hermosa kooks should go home.
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Mauricio Tassara
Check this out, a short but decent wave at El Pescador.
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US- Free Trade with Chile
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Kurt Drucker Jr.
Hey there,
Long time no speak. What's new with everyone. As for me, I have been working my rear end off trying get ahead. I have started a mirror business and it seems to be finally getting on its way. It is taking up a lot of my time right now. I miss everyone like crazy, and I hope that all is well with you. Write me back some time. I would love to here from you.
Kurti
Here is a recent picture of ME

Marco Tassara
Hello everyone. My mother and I just got back from visiting the Shortino Family in Ohio. We had a great time and accomplished a few things. Instead of sitting around while on vacation passing time during these winter like days we all worked outside helping to prepare the soil for spring and even planted some bushes between storms. We dug out the dirt foundation, laid the bottom rock, and poured a new long awaited concrete patio outside the kitchen. It was great working outside with everyone and watching Angelina haul the wheel barrel full of dirt out to the forest.
We began the installation of a new privacy fence as well, which entailed digging the post holes and setting them in concrete. unfortunately, we had to come home before that was finished. But since they now have a new Digital Camcorder and a new PC they will hopefully send some pictures of the finished fence..hint hint!
You can see pictures and video from our trip by going to the Photo Album page of Tassara.org Here

Don't get offended Jokes
1. What's the Cuban national anthem?
"Row, Row, Row Your Boat"
2. Where does an Irish family go on vacation?
A different bar.
3. Did you hear about the Chinese couple that had a retarded baby?
They named him "Sum Ting Wong."
4. What would you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other?
A speech impediment.
5. What does it mean when the flag at the Post Office is flying at half-mast?
They're hiring.
6 . Why aren't there any Puerto Ricans on Star Trek?
Because they're not going to work in the future either.
7. What do you call an Arkansas farmer with a sheep under each arm?
A pimp.
8. Why do drivers' education classes in Redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays?
Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the Sex Ed class uses it.
9. What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo?
A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with a recipe.
10. How do you get a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the F word?
Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell *BINGO*!
11. What's the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale? A northern fairytale begins "Once upon time..." A southern fairytale begins "Y'all ain't gonna believe this sh@t..."
12. My, my, how time have changed. Years ago.... When 100 white men chased 1 black man, we called it the Ku Klux Klan; today they call it the PGA TOUR.
13. Why is there no Disneyland in China?
No one's tall enough to go on the good rides.

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