Date:
07/19/2004
Name: Ali
Country: USA
Comments: hehehehehehheheehehehehehehe...that's sooooo cool that
you can make a website like that! You looked so different when you were
younger...weird! Well, 50..wowzers! You've lived a LONG time...lets hope
50 more will come..hehehehehehehehehehhehe...byebye! ---Ali---
Date:
07/06/2004
Name: Gracanne Hinski Ryan
Country: USA
Comments: Argy, Here is a blast from the past. Your neice is
working for me this summer as a Teacher Assistant. Small world, huh?.
Well congratualations on turning 50. It is so nice to have company in
this 50's decade. Sorry I missed your actual big day. I hope it was
grand. I couldn't miss the opportunity to say hi and maybe at least
reconnect via email. Enjoy this 50 year, it only gets better....now that
I'm 52 I can talk from experience. Hello to Donald and email me when you
get a chance. Gracanne Hinski Ryan
Date:
07/06/2004
Name: Kathy Manning
Country: USA
Comments: Argy- To my Artsy Europeon traveller friend. My, My!!!
How did we ever get to this age? I just happened to find this. I was
moaning about missing calling you yesterday, and Mark got onto the
website.... All my love for a great birthday season!!! Might as well
make it a long celebration. Hope all is well. It sounds like it from all
of your friends and family. Have a nice summer. If you are southward
bound, please call me. Happy, Happy Birthday. It's not a number, just a
state of mind. I'm still 22!! Love ya, Kathy
Date:
07/06/2004
Name: Sonny and Carol Kleiner
Country: USA
Comments: HI Argy, We just got to see the web page. What a great
idea! So a belated Happy Birthday! You have been so good for this family
over the years and your accopmlishments are fantastic! We are so proud
of you! We send you lots of love! What a great birthday celbration!
Love, Sonny and Carol
Date:
07/06/2004
Name: Jack Townley
Comments: Argy, Somehow I didn't get to see this till after your
Birthday,hope you had a great day! 50 is not bad at all ,take it from
someone who got there ahead of you. Jack
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: John Hilker
Comments: Happy Birthday, Argy. Since you're a thirty-something I
don't understand this 50th business. A mere slip of a girl such as
yourself can't even count to fifty let alone be fifty. And someone with
your energy and enthusiasm scares those of us for whom fifty is a
distant memory (if we still have memories). Speaking of which, thanks
for all those you've left with me. I look fondly on those days when DRG
began its first steps towards middle school and the long list of
projects that made the daily trek to school a joy and not a chore. When
I watch you work I am happy for you that the joy is such a big part of
your life.
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: Denise Gould
Country: United States
Comments: Well, Argy, you'll soon find that one of the first
things to go is your memory! I meant to do this weeks ago and here I am
just doing so . . . at least it isn't terribly belated. Being 50 isn't
so bad . . . right, who am I trying to kid?? But I'm sure you'll do this
as beautifully as you have the last 49. You have always given so much of
yourself . . . hope you're being treated like a queen today. We are all
so lucky to have you in our lives. Congratulations and here's wishing
you many, many more. Love, Denise
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: Nancy Durgin
Country: state of denial!
Comments: Hey kiddo, welcome to the "cronage"
beginnings! Glad you are "one of us" now! Hope your
celebration is magnificent and a blast. Happy birthday old gal, and I
wish you many happy more! Love, Nan
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: Deb Barrows
Country: USA
Comments: Happy Birthday Argy! I can't wait to see the wonderful
grants you write in the next 50 years! You are an amazing woman and I
feel fortunate to know you. Wishing you a wonderful 50th birthday!
Midcoast SEED is lucky to have you as part of our team. We sure do
respect our ELDERS!! Enjoy, Deb
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: Ed Brazee
Country: USA
Comments: Happy 50th birthday, Argy. While we missed you at last
week's Middle Level Education Institute at the University of Maine, we
understand the necessity of preparing for this big day! I'm sure you
will have a terrific day surrounded by family and friends—and Connie
and I want you to know that we are thinking of you. The pictures on this
site of you, Don, and the boys are terrific and gave us an insight into
your earlier life. We want to see more. Have a wonderful 50th
birthday—all the best on your big day. Ed Brazee and Connie Carter
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: Birks
Country: All
Comments: Part of the Misa. hIenz cult. HAPPY 50TH!!!
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: Gay Bogard
Country: USA
Comments: Dear Argy-It was "meant to be" that you and I
should teach side by side over a period of years- MEANT that we should
become dear friends! How MUCH I would have missed had our friendship
been "not meant to be"! You have so many special people in
your life who are dear friends, yet you always have time to nurture each
and every friendship and to make each of us feel so special to you.
Well, YOU are special to me and always have been and it is with love and
admiration and respect that I wish you the happiest birthday imaginable
and to tell you from the heart that I consider you one very
extraordinary mother/artist/educator/communicator/go-getter/"yes,I-will-do-it"lady!
And in the words of one old science teacher pal of ours- You are WICKED
AWESOME! Love you, my friend- Gay
Date:
07/05/2004
Name: Tina Hill
Comments: Dear Argy, Happy 50th birthday to you! I can't express
how grateful I am to you for your wonderful friendship over the past 27
years! You have been a huge support in my life, a friend that I can
always count on. We've shared so many great times together. I have
always admired your positive outlook and your willingness and ability to
live life to the fullest!!!It has been a blessing for my whole family to
have shared in the lives of you and your family. Much love to you on
this milestone! Tina
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: Tina Hill
Comments:
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: brother pete
Country: usa
Comments: Well, well, well. If my little sister is fifty, then
how old am I? There have been many moments that I have been afraid for
you. Billy and I never seemed to bring around to the house the kind of
man we could approve for you. You didn't seem to mind. Luckily, you paid
them little attention and you went out and grabbed yourself the
"mountain man." What a GREAT choice you made. When it was time
for you to LEAVE your house and family, another great choice and you
moved to Maine. A perfect place for you to grow, mature, be yourself and
blossom. You made a great teacher of yourself. You achieved Teacher of
the year ... went to space camp .... had your picture taken with the
president. You topped that with your cross-country road trip, visiting
other teachers of the year and their classes. You not only shared this
with Donald and the boys, but you maintained contact with all of us who
couldn't go with you. The Orient - another great adventure and again you
shared it daily with all of us. "You have done well Pilgrim."
Not only on the road have you faired well. You have set the example as a
person, a friend, a wife and a mother to all that meet and get to know
you. As a brother, I have not always been the best for you. Our
relationship may not be the closest. You have kindly let me know when I
disappointed you, but you never forgot or shunned me. Honestly, I have
been very proud of you many times over. More times then I ever told you.
I never hesitate to tell people I meet of the greatest littlest sister
that I, or anyone, could have. Congratulations on this your day. May it
be full of great thoughts, greater memories, greatest feelings and may
all the joys you've given to others be yours. May it truly be the FIRST
day of the rest of your life. May their be an abundance of first days.
"WATCH YOUR TOP-KNOT PILGRIM" (another line from Jeremiah
Johnson). All of my love, today and for ever. Happy Birthday ...... pete
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: George and Sophie
Country: usa
Comments: (continued from last message). Love, Mother and Dad
Nestor
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: George and Sophie
Country: usa
Comments: We certainly wish you a glorioys birthday today. Lots
of love to you --- 5o years. We missed you yesterday when we celebrated
our 62 years of joyous years together. Lindsay, Donna and Pete joined
us. What a wonderful day it was. The only thing that spoiled it for
mother is her case of poison ivy that she got when she pu;;ed your
flowers (from Maine) to give away to her neighbor. Lookin forward to
your visit. We can't wait. Again, Happy Birthday..... Love,
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: Van
Country: USA
Comments: Happy 50th and happy half century Argy. I wish you the
happiest of days with your family tomorrow. Continue to enjoy life to
its fullest. You are a true inspiration to us all (children and adults
alike). I read a quote the other day that said "everyone is a
blessing to someone", and I think of you as a blessing to many.
Thanks for all that you do. I wish for you a very joyous and memorable
day tomorrow. love Van, Ray, Marc, and Meredith
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: Don Kleiner
Homepage: http://www.maineoutdoors.biz
Country: USA
Comments: Argy, 50 years young; my partner and friend for 25
years. You have made every minute an adventure! (Even if 15 of them
means another project on the list) We have so much to be thankful for
every day. Our lives have been more fun, exciting and amazing than I
could have imagined all those years ago and I am certain that it will be
even better in the next 50 years. Love
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: sally carleton
Country: usa
Comments: Argera Nestor - Ms. MULTI-TASKER EXTRAORDINAIRE - let's
face it, I could never put into words what your friendship means to me.
You always know the right things to say and to do and seem to be there
ALL THE TIME! The older you get, the better you look - how is that
possible? Throughout the years, we have had many laughs and tears as
well, however, you always maintain a positive attitude and have the
uncanny ability to make me feel so much better. I am blessed to have
seen Noah and Nicholas grow into fine young men and to share in the warm
family times. Don is incredible - what a team you guys are. Happy 50th -
hopefully you won't have discovered all the secrets!!! Lots of love, my
friend, Sally
Date:
07/04/2004
Name: G. Peter Nestor
Comments: Aunt Argy...Best wishes on your 50th. Love, G. Peter
Date:
07/03/2004
Name: Jolly
Country: USA
Comments: 50!! It's not so bad! And I know you'll embrace this
fabulous year just as you have everyday of your life! I've always been
inspired by the way you make something special of each day and have
often wished for a chunk of your energy and optimism! We are certainly
better people because of you! I cherish our friendship! And I wish you a
very Happy 50th Birthday! Love, Jolly
Date:
07/03/2004
Name: argy christophe
Country: france
Comments: happy Birthday madame argy and full with happy days
Date:
07/02/2004
Name: Ryan Nestor
Country: USA
Comments: Hey!!! Happy birthday to a stupendous aunt! Even if she
is a maine-iac! Yiasu! Ryan
Date:
07/02/2004
Name: Chris
Country: USA
Comments: Don said that this should be spontaneous, but I have
had to think about this to communicate how MUCH your friendship has
meant to me over the last 20ish years. And I still don't have the right
words. But I know that it is absolutely the BEST to work with my best
friend. I know we can ALWAYS find something to laugh about. I know it's
uncanny that we can look at each other and know what the other is
thinking. I know we can disagree and still love each other. I know other
people get worried when we get one of our ideas. I know I have grown as
a person and educator by knowing you, even though sometimes I haven't
wanted to. I know I have loved being a "Ski Mom" to your boys.
I know that you will always be older than me. And I know that I wish you
the very happiest of birthdays. X X X O O O
Date:
07/02/2004
Name: Bill Nestor
Country: Vermont
Comments: Argy, The best of wishes for you on your day, July 5,
that marks the 50th anniversary of your birth. While growing up, you
were always the baby of the family that we loved, cherished and
protected. You have been a source of great pride for me over the years
that has been manifested through wonderful experiences, terrific
relationships, development of a fabulous family, as well as professional
and personal accomplishments. Through all of the ups and downs you have
matured while, at the same time, maintaining an envious and admirable
attitude of youthful innocence. My wishes for you are echoed in the
words of a favorite poet of my time- "May God bless and keep you
always. May your all dreams come true. May you always do for others and
let others do for you. May you build a ladder to the sky and climb on
every rung. May you stay forever young." All My Love, Your Brother
Bill
Date:
07/02/2004
Name: Flo Nestor
Comments: Milestones, milestones!!!! Amazing isn't it that we met
38 years ago? Seems like a blink of the eye that years and years have
fluttered by. May the next 50 years (face it, you have a long lifeline)
be healthy, happy, magical and a collector of wonderful memories. My
very best to you on your special day! Love, Flo
Date:
07/01/2004
Name: Billie Ward
Comments: Hi Argy, Fifty is nifty and welcome to the Red Hat
Society! What fun we have had together in the relatively short time
we've known each other! Remember the time the fire alarm went off in one
of those dorms? Remember all the papers and discussions about young
adolescents? But by far the best was your meeting my principal way back
when! :) Have a fabulous day July 5! Love ya, Billie
Date:
07/01/2004
Name: Ken M
Comments: Ive been there - it aint that bad- actually its worse
that everyone knows and and tries to make you feel old. your photos look
great- I especially like the one of you and Clinton. have a great
summer. ken
Date:
07/01/2004
Name: Beth Ahlholm
Country: USA
Comments: Dear Argy, I would like to say how much I enjoy working
with you. Your energy and enthusiasm for the ART of teaching is truly
remarkable as well as contagious! The quality of the work you do in and
out of the classroom is deserving of the highest praise. I have often
wondered what school would be like without these efforts--the
experiences those "15 minute grants" bring to our students
each year are immeasurable. Audrey said, "50, no way, she acts way
too young. I guess that about says it all. Love, Beth, Ashley, and
Audrey
Date:
07/01/2004
Name: Carol Waldron
Country: USA
Comments: Hey Argy, You are a great inspiration to your students
and colleagues... and me. You are a great source of motivation for your
students and colleagues.. and me. You encourage high standards for your
students and colleagues ... and me. But mostly you are a friend. Someone
who is always there to lend an ear when we need to be heard. To let us
know it's going to be all right or that we did great. Am looking forward
to many more 15 minutes of fame and fortune ;-) Love and bestest
birthday wishes on your special day, Carol
Date:
06/30/2004
Name: Donna LH Nestor
Comments: Dear Argy, Birthdays come and birthdays go, but with
them comes the thought...That life is always richer for the things the
year has brought. And so upon your birthday as you add another
year...the big "FIVE"..."O" ... May you find still
deeper beauty in the things you hold most dear. Happy Birthday! Your
sister-in-law, Donna
Date:
06/30/2004
Name: Argy Gilles
Country: France
Comments: I Nestor ! Happy birthday I am a french man and we have
the same name. It's a very old name in France (more than 10 centuries),a
small village (roman origin) exist in the middle of France and I born 62
years ago in a small town located at 15 miles of Argy village. Last
detail : my family - the name- is coming from a king of France, Hughes
Capet, who was king in year 1000 Do you know the exact origin of your
name ? Best regards potential cousin ! Gilles
Date:
06/30/2004
Name: julie sanborn
Country: usa
Comments: Hi Argy, It has been such a priviledge and honor to
work with you for the past few years. You are an inspiration to all of
us!!! Hope you have a wonderful and exciting birthday!! Wishing you the
best year ever and many, many more to come!!! Love, Julie
Date:
06/30/2004
Name: Marc Laliberte
Country: USA
Comments: Happy 50th birthday Mrs. Nestor!!!!! wait till I tell
everyone at school your 50. Hope you have a good summer and I'll see you
next year!!
Date:
06/29/2004
Name: Andrea deGroff
Country: USA
Comments: Dear Argy, It's not often that a former student can
actually call a former teacher a friend. I am glad I can call you my
friend! I hope you have a great birthday, I wish I could be there. You
are truly a great person and you deserve the best. Thanks for being a
great friend to me and my family. Love, Andrea
Date:
06/28/2004
Name: Jenifer Van Deusen
Country: USA
Comments: dear Argy, Happiest of birthdays!!! All of us in the
SEED garden wish you a wonderful day and a glorious year in which you
harvest all the joy, wonder and richness you have sown in the lives of
others. Like mine, for example! I am honored to know you and to call you
friend. The photos are great --a trip in the way back machine, as Mike
would say/ If I were there I would sing you my special birthday song --
but this technology doesn't allow for that, so next time we are together
we will celebrate you. Hugs, chief horticulturist jen...
Date:
06/25/2004
Name: Janice Linscott
Comments: What a great friend you are. It has been great having
you part of our family. It's been quite few years. We have enjoyed
helping you folks and being there for you. We wish you the very best
Birthday. You folks are super. Have a great day. Love you Bob and Janice
Date:
06/24/2004
Name: Lindsay Nestor
Comments: HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY AUNT ARGY!! We'll be thinking of
you in Jersey! We send our love! Best wishes for a wonderful day!!! Miss
you! Love, Lindsay
Date:
06/21/2004
Name: Jennifer Nisbet
Country: USA
Comments: Wow - Great pictures! The one of your folks and your
siblings. . . there's one there that looks just like Nicholas - great
family resemblance! Have lots of fun reading these notes. . . and enjoy,
enjoy, enjoy your special day. Please let me know how "50"
feels since I'm running right behind you!!! (Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone,
please). I expect the men in your life will jump at your commands the
entire day! Take care. . . xoxo - Jennifer You deserve the best and
"make it a great day"!
Date:
06/19/2004
Name: Judy Enright
Country: USA
Comments: Dearest Argy (R.G. Nester), When I think of educators
who are the finest I have known, your name is there in bright neon
lettering! You continue to inspire us all and, most importantly, the
kids you teach. I LOVED the quote from one of your friends I read
earlier on this webpage. You know...the one about how well behaved
people seldom make history? Well, if there was ever a good time for
misbehavin' it is on this birthday! YOU GO GIRLFRIEND! Make a little
history! AND be SURE to share it with me the next time we see each
other! Much love, Judy
Date:
06/19/2004
Name: Diane Kleiner
Comments: Argy, I hope you have a great day, and remember well
behaved women seldom make history!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! love Di
Date:
06/19/2004
Name: anne kofler
Comments: Almost as incredible as YOU TURNING 50!!! is my being
able to jump all the electronic hoops to send this message! (Be sure
John H. hears of my amazing bit of wizardry) I know you will have a very
happy time of it with family and friends. We will have to break CAKE
together when I finally get back to Maine. As someone I know always
says...MAKE IT A GREAT DAY and I'll be thinking of you July 5th. PS
Wonderful photos...but who are the 12 year olds sitting among the wild
animals??
Date:
06/18/2004
Name: Cecilia Kleiner
Country: USA
Comments: Best wishes Argy, Seventeen years ago when I was
introduced to the family it truely was a relief that David chose to
introduce me to you and Don 1st. You both were wonderful then and have
continued to be not only a good sister-in-law but someone I would have
choosen for a friend. Over the past few years the meaning of
"life" and living has been foremost and center to our family.
You are a fantastic example of how we should live, what in life is
important and what we should just let go of. I hope you have a WONDERFUL
birthday and many more years of living the greatlife. Love, Cecilia
Date:
06/18/2004
Name: Donna Townley
Comments: Argy, Wow time flies. It seems like not that long ago
you were in 4-H with us all making subs for the sub sale and going to
winter camp. It has been a pleasure to have you for a sister-in-law for
the last 25 years. I hope your birthday is everything you hope it will
be. Love, Donna
Date:
06/17/2004
Name: Linda Pease
Country: USE
Comments: Well, dear friend, it looks like those around you are
definitely enacting the FISH! philosophy on this one. What a great way
to help us all BE THERE, MAKE YOUR DAY, PLAY - and still let you decide
to CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE! :-) We are only as old as we think we are - so
isn't it great to be 30 - and have the wisdom of 50? Wow, I honor you.
Keep on spreading the joy. Wishing you showers of blessings from above,
Love, Linda (Zach and Alan, too!)
Date:
06/17/2004
Name: Kal Elmore
Comments: Well, well, well...... 50 ain't so bad, REALLY! I'm
just happy to have you join the ranks of the 'happy to be 50 plus'.
Being older CAN be better and does seem to free us up to think
differently about a wide range of things. So, old friend. Enjoy the day
and the moment. Stay happy. Keep smiling. And know that many friends
consider themselves fortunate to have known you. Hugs, Kal
Date:
06/17/2004
Name: Barri Lynn Moreau
Country: USA
Comments: Dear Argy, What a difference you had made in your
school system with all your hard work and devotion to your art, your
craft, and your teaching. You are an inspiration to all! Best wishes on
your 50th. Now perhaps you can join the "red hat" club with me
and the other sexy women over 50? Enjoy your day!!! Barri Lynn Moreau
Portland, Maine
Date:
06/17/2004
Name: Everyone
Email Address: all@BIGBirthdays.com
Homepage: http://www.BIGBirthdays.com
Country: N/A
Comments:
Hi Argy,
We ALL wish you a very Happy 50th BIG Birthday, may there be many, many
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