RE:Brenda Alexander shared an album with you.

2011-Aug-12-1858Hrs

You are invited to view Brenda Alexander's photo album: Breakfast at Kathy's home 20/7/11

Breakfast at Kathy's home 20/7/11 Aug 10, 2011 by Brenda Alexander View Album Play slideshow

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Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: Brenda Alexander shared an album with you.

2011-Aug-12-1857Hrs

You are invited to view Brenda Alexander's photo album: Big Apple Reunion - Day 3 Big Apple Reunion - Day 3 Jul 28, 2011 by Brenda Alexander Picnic at Eisenhower Park; We limin' View Album Play slideshow If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=117778321946513627565&target=ALBUM&id=5639282178647304801&authkey=Gv1sRgCPjQ8-2c4JrZ-wE&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

Brenda Alexander-Perez

Brenda Alexander shared an album with you.

2011-Aug-12-1856Hrs

You are invited to view Brenda Alexander's photo album: Big Apple Reunion - Day 2 Big Apple Reunion - Day 2 Jul 27, 2011 by Brenda Alexander NYC boat cruise; theatre; bus tour of NYC View Album Play slideshow If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=117778321946513627565&target=ALBUM&id=5639273457951701777&authkey=Gv1sRgCImXhbKcxNvaWA&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: Brenda Alexander shared an album with you.

2011-Aug-12-1856Hrs

You are invited to view Brenda Alexander's photo album: Big Apple Reunion - Day 1 Big Apple Reunion - Day 1 Hofstra University Long Island - Jul 26, 2011 by Brenda Alexander Registration and Reception View Album Play slideshow If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=117778321946513627565&target=ALBUM&id=5639262763254153569&authkey=Gv1sRgCOHIxdqK86G2qQE&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

Brenda Alexander-Perez

Carlston shared an album with you.

2011-Aug-11-1919Hrs

You are invited to view Carlston's photo album: Mausica Reunion - 2011 #2 Mausica Reunion - 2011 #2 New York New York -  Aug 7, 2011 by Carlston View Album  Play slideshow  Contribute photos to this album  Message from Carlston: Reunion 2011 If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=Twogray53&target=ALBUM&id=5638253611432214993&authkey=Gv1sRgCMm9x7LDoKPktwE&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

Carlston Gray

RE: Big Apple reunion 2011

2011-Aug-10-2055Hrs

Congrats, Errol on a well deserved award.  We are blessed to have you keeping us connected.

To Buzzie and the crew, we will be talking about this one for a long time - de fete, de food, de friends, it was exhilarating......

To Brenda, thanks for keeping us here in Toronto organized, getiing us tickets, etc.

To All Mausicans, LOL(meaning Lots Of Love)

Looking forward to 2013......

Janet(Penny)

--

"Mind what you say.  The Universe is always listening"

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"

John Lennon

""Living your life - Eat well, Drink sensibly, Laugh often, Dance gracefully, Sing out loud, Give freely, Indulge occasionally, Love intensely, Listen intently, Pray quietly, Invest wisely, Speak truthfully."

Janet Lashley

RE: thank U so MUCH

2011-Aug-10-1937Hrs

Exciting ... unforgettable ... enjoyable ... amazing ...  fun-filled !!!!!! 

My sisters and I say, "Thank you so very much for creating such wonderful memories shared with my (and now their) Mausica family". (Wow, what a picnic!)

Sincere appreciation for all the hard work that was done by the NYC Chapter .... the Big Apple Reunion was really B I G

PS. My Dad has given himself an invitation to the Trinidad 2013. What can I say? 

Merle Howe

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Aug-10-1457Hrs

Errol this is for the blog. Thank you.

Dear Fellow Mausicans,

Greetings. On behalf of The Planning Committee, I wish to express our satisfaction of having shown such hospitality to you ,our guests, who have been so gracious.

To those who have expressed their thanks to us , we say that you are very welcome. It was hard labor but simply a labor of love. We really enjoyed entertaining you all and thank you for the comments and positive feedback. It was heartwarming and rewarding  to have you enjoy whatever we prepared, having spent months and months of planning.

Thanks to those of you who helped us along the way during the fours days of your stay. It was greatly appreciated. . .

Last but not least, thank you for your participation.

We now officially pass the baton to the Trinidad team and we wish them all the best. Two years go by quickly so feel free to contact us, The New York Chapter, if ever our services are needed.

Keep up the good work Errol, and we look forward to another Mausica experience in Trinidad 2013

Buzzie

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

RE: Carlston shared an album with you.

2011-Aug-07-2046Hrs

You are invited to view Carlston's photo album: Mausica Reunion 2011 - NYC Mausica Reunion 2011 - NYC New York City, NY - Jul 26, 2011 by Carlston View Album Play slideshow Contribute photos to this album If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=Twogray53&target=ALBUM&id=5638249784395086753&authkey=Gv1sRgCKrH_8au1rLIJA&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

 Carlston Gray

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Aug-07-1828Hrs

Dear Mausican colleagues,

I heard that the reunion was a great success. Congratulations to the Planning committee. Alicia Oxley told me it is on Facebook.I had mentioned to Maria that I was trying at the last minute to see if I could make at least part of the lime, but it just did not work out. I returned from Lyon on Sunday night, absolutely exhausted,but was still hoping to fly out to NY on Tuesday evening. On my return to office, my students requested that I do a review before their supplemental exams which was  scheduled for the following week, so I decided to do it on Wednesday, which put paid to my plans to travel out on Tuesday night. Duty before pleasure. I will certainly be back in Trinidad for the 2013 reunion.

Love to all,

Hazel Thompson-Ahye

RE: interesting bio.

2011-Aug-06-1042Hrs

Just read your bio on the Weekly E-mails. Yes,you made your contribution, and must gasp in agony at the thought that we as a people seem to have lost our way.

Glad to know you were associatied with the Unit Trust Corp. The brainchild of a UWI graduate of the class of '67, the year I graduated.

People used to wonder what ecnomists do. Well that group from UWI- Richardson Andrews, Clyde Crosby  and others certainly showed what they do.

As a teacher, I take pride in the achievements of Mausicans outside the classroom. I am proudest of Anna  Maria Mora, Lester Efebo Wilinson, our first Ambasador to Cuba,Dr. Harold Robertson, former head of mission in New York and other traiblazers.

Perhaps Maria can be instrumental in creating in the library at NALIS in town, a wall of honor of dstinguished Mausicans who went beyond. Perhaps she could have them call it the Vere Romain-Achong Memorial Wall. She was my sister in law who harangued the governments for about 35 years, to build a decent library. She once damaged her foot  when it went though the floor at the Public Library on Queens Park East. She was the first medical librarian at POSGH, and trained about half the librarians now working in TNT. She died in 2006 just after helping launch my second novel at NALIS- The Sun, The Snow The Sea.

Would it not be good if the theme for 2013 is The Impact of Education- Show them a book

and watch them change the world?

Hope to see you at the reunion in 2013, in Trinidad.

Linda Edwards-(Romain)

Lecturer in English and History

Mausica, 1967-1969

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Aug-05-1437Hrs

Hi All,

On behalf of Jenny Jackson, Pat Abraham,Hazel Gibbs de Peza, Claude Norville and Donald Graham of the year group 71-73, I express sincere thanks to the committee of the Big Apple reunion. we're ;looking forward to seeing pix

Angela Jarvis

IT HAPPENED AGAIN

2011-AUG-05-0053Hrs

Presented to
Errol Lashley
For your hard work, enthusiasm
and commitment in keeping
Mausicans Connected.
Big Apple Mausica Reunion 2011

Above is the inscription on a plaque presented to me on 2011-Jul-29-Fri at the dinner/dance.
Permit me to thank the members of the New York Chapter of the Mausica Allumni. I was pleasantly surprised and relished the reaction of the audience to the announcement.  It sure seems like Mausicans appreciate what I do. My goal remains the same, namely, "keeping Mausicans connected".

As stated once before in my blog of 2007-Jul-25, I am appreciative of your contributions so keep the emails coming.

I was handsomely rewarded.
Errol Lashley
elashley@hotmail.com.

P.S. I am extending my congratulations to the members of “Big Apple Reunion 2011” organizing committee,  comprising of Mausicans and friends, on a set of well-organized events. I had the most enjoyable time. The bar was raised once again.  I look forward to seeing all the attendees and others in 2013.

RE: Until we meet again

2011-Aug-04-2016Hrs
Well said Magnell.  It was very emotional and entertaining. Eastlyn was a scream. I also wish thank Buzzie and her committee for making it the success that it was. Of course, the attendees certainly contributed to its success. Buzzie, I'm wondering if you could attach a list of the attendees....I'm seeing faces but some of the names........whew...
Once again, keep up the good work Errol.
finbar
'take time to laugh for it is the  music of the soul....'
Finbar Ryan

RE: That's God! &Thank You!

2011-Aug-01-1530Hrs

________________________________________

Dear Mausica Family,

That's God reminded me of you!

Special Thanks to all who planned the extremely enjoyable events for the Big Apple reunion, Buzzy and the crew.

It was great to see so many whom I had not seen for some 40 years. and to meet some family members who were only known to me by name.  Spending time with all present was a joy.

Best to all of you, until we meet again.

Fondly,

Magnell Robinson

RE: Mausica Gallery

2011-Aug-01-0721Hrs

Hello Errol,

It was great seeing you at the Big Apple Reunion.

Would you kindly share this information with the Mausica Family?

Rodney

________________________________________

From: "RONALD WILSON"

To: rodneyfoster4050@comcast.net

Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 12:42:53 AM

Subject: FW: Mausica Gallery

________________________________________

From: ron_wilson16@msn.com

To: tiaga.san@gmail.com; rodneyfoster4050@comcast.com

Subject: Mausica Gallery

Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:30:44 -0400

Hi Anna Maria, Rodney,

Congratulations Anna Maria on your election as Deputy Political Leader of COP, a really challenging assignment, every success to you!

I was going through my Mausica e-mail and I noted your suggestion regarding Mausicans who have a mark here or there. It made me try to recollect whether I had done anything worthwhile with all the opportunities I have had and I came up with a couple worth filing away for future reference.

1. At Workers Bank, I was instrumental in and overall responsible for the introduction of Automatic Banking in Trinidad and Tobago and established the very first Automatic Banking Machine in T & T in 1978 at the Independence Square & Duncan St. Head Office. I became Asst. General Managerof the Bank.

2. At Chaguaramas Development Authority where I became General Manager/CEO, I was single handedly responsible for regaining for Trinidad and Tobago the remaining lands retained by the US Government for its own use, when Chaguaramas was returned to Trinidad & Tobago. A little known fact was that at the time of the famous restoration, three large areas in the middle of Chaguaramas, identified as N1, N2 and N3 and perhaps the areas most desirable for development, were not part of the Agreement and weren't transferred, so we could do nothing with it. i immediately set about negotiating for its return so that we could proceed with our development plans and succeeded in 1991 when the lands were eventually handed over by US Ambassador Sally Cowal.

3. Together with Ian Gianetti, we planned designed and engineered the development of Chaguaramas from the derelict wasteland that it was when I joined the CDA in 1989 to the Yachting and Entertainment Capital of Trinidad & Tobago within a few short years, notwithstanding considerable difficulties and challenges from Governmental agencies.

4. As a Director of the Unit Trust Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago I contributed to the development of the Unit Trust from the struggling organisation it was when I joined in 1988 to one of the real success stories of the local financial sector. I don't claim responsibilty for its development but I admit I made my contribution.

5. As President of the Association of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Trinidad and Tobago, I was instumental in and one of the driving forces behind the modernisation of Companies Legislation in Trindad & Tobago and  worked on the Committee that drafted and persued the enactment of the new Companies Act in 1997. This Act replaced the outdated Act of 1948 and removed many of the restrictions hindering private investment in Trinidad and Tobago and opened the way for massive development which followed including foreign direct investment.

6. I was instrumental in the establishment of the Institute of Banking of Trinidad and Tobago, was elected to its first Board of Directors and became its fourth President in 1989.

Along the way, I placed first in the world in the Professional Examinations of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK in 1983.

I had the honour and privilege to go to Mausica twice : once as a pioneer student and later as Mathematics Lecturer in 1971.

Thanks for spurring me to recollect.

regards!

Ron.

Rodney Foster

RE: Big Apple Reunion

2011-Jul-31-2144Hrs
Hi Buzzie,
The Members of the Canadian Connection extend thanks to you and to the committee which planned such a successful reunion.  The activities were well planned and all included the "Big Apple touch".  We would also like to thank our fellow Mausicans for helping us to recreate the fun and fellowship that was Mausica, as we continue to make new friends and to re-engage with ones we knew before.  It is nice to see that time has not dulled the love we have for our college and for what it stood.
Looking forward to 2013.
Love,
The Canadian Connection
Brenda
"And this too will pass."
Brenda Alexander-Perez

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jul-24-14239Hrs

Hi Buzzie.I observed that two names were missing from a list seen about the reunion. They are Patricia Aqui - Abraham  and  Jennifer Jackson - David .Our transactions were done by Mrs Elizabeth Toney - Chewlin and the arrangements were done for three persons, the above two and Angela Weatherhead - Jarvis.

See you all on Tuesday as I am on the same flight as Finbar and the others.

Patricia Abraham

RE: Changes

2011-Jul-24-0849Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

Greetings. We are on the runway now, almost ready for take-off so here goes.......

Attached you will find the itinerary sent out to you but with some relevant changes:

(1) There is a change in the Residence for checking in. Instead of NASSAU HALL, it should be THE NETHERLANDS.

(2) Take note of the address correction of Boat Cruise: Pier 78, 38th Street and 12th Avenue.

(3)The picnic Area is at  Cedars, Parking field #6A. in Eisenhower Park.

FYI

There is parking at Hofstra University and you could park your cars. Parking is free.

Check-in starts at 8:30am at Hofstra University, North Campus, The Netherlands Complex on Tuesday July 26th 2011.

Check out will be on Saturday July 30th between 11am to 2pm. Thanks for your cooperation.

Please use the OAK STREET entrance (off the Hempstead Turnpike) to get to The Student Center or to The Nertherlands. Just a tip.

If you have any special dietary requests , please let us know .

Good luck on your trip here and stay safe.

See you ALL soon  on Tuesday July 26th 2011 at 5pm en punto!!! The excitement is building.!!!!

The Planning Committee

"Fellow Mausicans:

The following is a recap of our scheduled events so that all participants can make their plans ahead of time.

TUESDAY 26th:

7am Check in begins at the Netherlands Residence, Hofstra University, (North Campus) 1000 Fulton St., Hempstead Turnpike, NY 11549.

PLEASE USE THE OAK STREET ENTRANCE

5pm Registration/Welcome/Cocktail  Ceremony-

Hofstra University (North Campus)

Plaza Room Student Center

WEDNESDAY 27th: A VERY BUSY DAY IN THE CITY

7am Bus leaves Hofstra: Netherlands Complex

9:45am NY Waterway Harbor Cruise

Pier 78, 38th Street & 12th Ave., NYC

1:45pm Broadway Theater: Sister Act

1681 Broadway, NY (btw W52nd & W53rd Streets)

5pm City Bus Tour

7pm Bus leaves for Hofstra

Transportation will be provided from all points.

THURSDAY 28th Free morning

11:45am Bus leaves Hofstra University for Picnic

12:00pm Picnic at Eisenhower Park.

1899 Hempstead Turnpike,

East Meadows, NY

7:00pm We limin’

Location: Hofstra University

FRIDAY 29th Free Day

7:45pm Bus leaves Hofstra University

8:00pm Dinner Dance: Pompei Restaurant

401 Hempstead, New York 11552

1:30am Bus leaves for Hofstra"

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

Re: Transportation

2011-Jul-18-1116Hrs

If anyone wants a ride from JFK on Sunday morning - midnight flight - to Brooklyn, I will be picking up Howard Spencer at that time. Let me know.

Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved.

P

Margaret Fuller

Carlston Gray

CFN 611 - Believe In Children

82-01 Rockaway Boulevard

Ozone Park, New York 11416

bb: 917-603-0649 

fax: 718-642-5839

Carlston Gray

Re: Transportation

2011-Jul-17-0641Hrs
Dear Buzzie,

My BW Flight 522 leaves Trinidad at 8.55 a.m. and  arrives JFK at 1.35 p.m.  Do let me know what I should say or do when others travelling by the same flight contact me re shuttle service.

Cheers

Gwen

1 868 689 0644

Gwendoline Williams

RE: Transportation

2011-Jul-16-0822Hrs
Fellow Mausicans,

I have been informed that there are at least three flights arriving at JFK on Tuesday 26th. There have been requests for airport shuttle reservations.

Currently we have reserved 2 shuttles, one each for BW520 Arriving at 5:55am in the name of Joan Parris-Brathwaite; and the other flight BW428 Arriving at 11:50am in the name of Alisford Phillip.

Flight BW 522 Arriving at 2pm has no airport shuttle reservation because only one person has requested service. If you are on that flight, please contact Gwendolyn Williams at gwendolinewilliams@yahoo.com or let me know ASAP.

Those of you traveling from Canada, please contact Brenda Alexander-Perez for information regarding Hofstra shuttle schedule from the Hempstead station in Long Island.

Get here safely people!!!!.

There are two corrections to be made on the Itinerary that was sent out. Please take note:

(1)  Check-in will take place at The Netherlands Complex (Oak Street) instead of  Nassau Hall as previously stated. If you arrive at the Student Center, you will be directed to this Complex. (suitcases et al!!) This is all on the NORTH campus.

(2) The address for our New York Waterway Harbor Cruise should read Pier 78, 38th Street & 12th Avenue. This is important for those people who will meet us there.

Errol, please post this on the blog. We are eternally grateful for your help.

Thanks for your participation.

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jul-15-0759Hrs

Dear Mausica Family,

Thanks so much for the camaraderie shown in the condolences expressed after the passing of our mother.  Clare and Allan, thank you for being the town-criers.  Thanks especially to Elsa, Jemma, Radica, Pat, and - what a surprise! - Richie.  I'm still in Trinidad but, God willing, I shall see some of you at the reunion.

Melvina Dick

RE: Reminders

Hello Errol,

Just returned from TNtT.

Would you kindly remind all Mausican entrepreneurs attending Reunion 2011 to walk with sales literature and /or products to share with the group?

The networking will take place on Tuesday 26th.

Musicians walk with your instruments: guitars, quatros, iron, chac-chac, etc.  We  want to have a some singing. Those who want to perform, please comtact me via email or cell 770-317-5468.

Thank you.

Rodney foster

RE: A Picture/A Thousand Words!

2011-Jul-13-0846Hrs
Once upon a time!
Kent Rennie

RE: Reunion Itinerary 2011

2011-Jul-11-0111Hrs

Dear Errol ,

Greetings. Could you please publish this attachment ASAP. I have sent it out from my distribution list but I must ensure that everyone gets this. This gesture will be greatly appreciated as always.

Thank you and see you soon.

Warm wishes,

Buzzie

"Fellow Mausicans:

The following is a recap of our scheduled events so that all participants can make their plans ahead of time.

TUESDAY 26th:

7am Check in begins at Nassau Hall Residence, Hofstra University, (North Campus) 1000 Fulton St., Hempstead Turnpike, NY 11549.

5pm Registration/Welcome/Cocktail  Ceremony - Hofstra University (North Campus) Plaza Room Student Center

WEDNESDAY 27th: A VERY BUSY DAY IN THE CITY

7am Bus leaves Hofstra: Nassau Hall Residence

9:45am NY Waterway Harbor Cruise Pier 78, 23rd Street & 12th Ave., NYC

1:45pm Broadway Theater: Sister Act 1681 Broadway, NY (btw W52nd & W53rd Streets)

5pm City Bus Tour

7pm Bus leaves for Hofstra - Transportation will be provided from all points.

THURSDAY 28th Free morning

11:45am Bus leaves Hofstra University for Picnic

12:00pm    Picnic at Eisenhower Park. 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadows, NY

6:00pm We limin’ Location: Hofstra University

FRIDAY 29th Free Day

7:45pm Bus leaves Hofstra University

8:00pm Dinner Dance: Pompei Restaurant, 401 Hempstead, New York 11552

1:30am Bus leaves for Hofstra"

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

http://home.cogeco.ca/~elashley/mausica/mausicaTeachersBigAppleReunion11Itinerary.doc

RE: Update!

2011-Jul-10-1727Hrs
Hi Errol,
In case you do not recognize the name, you may look me up in the 1968 group of Graduates.
I spoke with Rodney (The Dolphus one) today and subsequently went searching everything Mausica that there is on "our" page.
My wife and I (she is also Mausican) could not remove ourselves from the computer for quite a while................Nostalgia!
I shall make every effort to stay connected from here onward.
I am certain  that I had given my contact information to some source before but it my have been someone not connected to your official listing.
In this regard, please be informed as follows;
My email ;kent.rennie@gmail.com
Telephone 8686483134
Address: Point Fortin, Trinidad.
I shall be keeping in touch.
Kent.
PS Please check whether #60, #70 and #106  from the 1968 Graduating Class should not be included on the "In Memorium" list!
Kent Rennie

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jul-08-0546Hrs

Well Mausicans

It's serious countdown time and I want to wish you all the best.   I know that as long as you're together you will have a great time.   Alisford i hope the travellers heed your call and don't have to find their way alone to the accommodation.

We have already decided that Trinidad is the 2013 venue and I am really looking forward to that event... get the decorations now and every body take some of them own in your luggage. Re attachment:  Try this exercise when you get up in the mornings.. Somebody send  a group photo of this.  I know you wont forget if you follow instructions.

Anna Maria... yuh lookin sharp.   keep thing in control.

Belated condolences to Melvina.

Errol, enjoy some down time but don't forget to get down!

Blessings, Pat

"BOOST YOUR MEMORY WITH THIS EXERCISE

WHICH IS BEST DONE FACING EAST.  A FURTHER SUGGESTION IS TO HAVE YOUR TONGUE FIRMLY TOUCHING THE ROOF OF THE MOUTH.

1. STAND WITH FEET SHOULDER DISTANCE APART, TOES POINTING FORWARD.

2. .HOLD RIGHT EAR LOBE WITH LEFT HAND.  PLACE THUMB ON OUTER PART OF LOBE AND INDEX FINGER BEHIND LOBE/

3. HOLD LEFT EAR LOBE WITH RIGHT HAND… THUMB ON FRONT PART OF LOBE, INDEX FINGER BEHIND LOBE.  ARMS ARE NOW CROSSED OVER CHEST WITH RIGHT ARM OVER LEFT.

4. LOOKING STRAIGHR AHEAD,  SQUAT BY SLOWLY BENDING KNEES AND LOWERING BODY TO FLOOR.  GO AS LOWW AS YOU CAN, THEN RETURN TO STANDING POSITION.

• EXHALE AS YOU SQUAT AND INHALE AS YOU STAND… THIS INSTRUCTION MAY BE REVERSED… DO WHAT SEEMS MORE COMFORTABLE TO YOU.

5. REPEAT THIS EXERCISE FOR  14-21 TIMES AS YOU CONTINUE TO HOLD YOUR EAR LOBES AS INSTRUCTED.

IF YOU CAN ONLY MANAGE LESS THAN THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF SQUATS IN THE BEGINNING, DO THE EXERCISE TWICE DAILY.

This is supposed to improve your memory but the squats are also good for you anyway.

.

."

Pat Ryan

RE: Keeping in Touch

2011-Jul-08-0340Hrs

Hello Errol,

Thanks for keeping us in touch with updates.

Congratulations  &Best Wishes to Anna Maria Mora on her position with COP.

Condolences to Melvina  Dick and Family on the passing of her mother . Our prayers are with you during this time of grief.

Radica Ramnarine-King (73-75)

RE: Transport From JFK

2011-Jul-05-0946Hrs

Hi Errol,

I would like those who are travelling on flight BW 428 on 26:07 :11 to contact me .

I am compiling a list to arrange transport to Hofstra University.

Thanks.

Alisford Phillips

djphillo@yahoo.com

642 2628

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-28-1833hRS

Condolences to Melvina Dick (73-75) on the passing of her mother. God's richest blessings to you and your extended family.

Allan S Noreiga

70-72

RE: New e-mail address

2011-Jun-26-1444hRS
Hello Errol,
Thank you for keeping us in touch with each other.
I changed my internet provider so I have a new e-mail address which is pmottley@flowtrinidad.net
See you in July God willing
Phyllis Mottley

RE: Reunion

2011-Jun-23-2354Hrs

Dear Errol,

I  enjoy reading your weekly blog . I was hoping to attend this reunion  but funds does not permit me.  Ido hope you all enjoy it . See you at the next reunion  please Go

Marilyn Bart-Layne. 64-66.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-23-2204Hrs

Condolences to Melvina Dick and family. Her mother Roseana Dick of Sobo, La Brea passed away on Saturday18th and will be buried on Saturday 25.

Clare Creese-Woodley

Re: Weekly

2011-Jun-23-1531Hrs
....breaking the silence.......Stay up Jack....
finbar
'take time to laugh for it is the  music of the soul....'
Finbar Ryan

RE: Mausica Reunion

2011-Jun-22-2356Hrs

Dear Mausicans,

Just a few quick reminders with some titbit information for our participants.

First, thanks to Pat  Ryan for that plug-in regarding our Reunion. Its an enormous amount of work made "nightmarish"  with our  beloved latecomers. But as we say "All ah we is one family"!!!!

By the time, you read this on the Blog, the group rate reservation at the Long Island Marriott will expire in two days .( June 26th)  So far only two rooms have been reserved. Pssssssssst....there is room here at Hofstra  for everyone!! That's all I will say.

Those people who are traveling on the midnight flight Caribbean Airlines BW 520  arriving here at 5:55am July 26th, and are staying at Hofstra University, please let us include you in the Airport Shuttle arrangements. We already have 7 seats reserved and there is room for 4 more people.

We have a hectic day planned for you on Wednesday 27th July in Manhattan. "Comfortable and casual" wear is the keyword.

More news next week. With 100 participants ,we are looking forward to have a blast.!

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

RE: Lynette tephenson

2011-Jun-21-0832Hrs

I got news today the Lynett's mom passed away last friday.  The funeral is this coming Friday.  Please extend our hearfelt condolences from Mausicans to Stevie and family.

Tom

Conrad Thomas

Re: Message from Eastlyn Mac.

2011-Jun-20-0828Hrs

Carole,

Am leaving this aft for 6 weeks in NYC.  Please ask Errol to post the message for you.  His address is attached.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

"From: Carole R.

To: BrendaAlexander-Perez

Sent: Sun, June 19, 2011 7:35:16 PM

Subject: Message from Eastlyn Mac.

Hi Brenda,

I had a call from Eastlyn McKenzie re the Music Amateurs - a group that she travels with as MC.  The group will be in Toronto sometime in the near future and she has asked me to have you inform the Mausicans to support the effort.  She will not be with the group on this trip since she has to be at the hearing on the "90 coup".  However, she assures me that she will meet  at the reunion.  I am still to get the details of the venue and time that the group will be performing, but as soon as I have the details, I will let you know.

Summer is here and of course we will see one another soon enough.

Carole Reid Clyne

"repping" Jean.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King, Jr."

Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: Weekly

2011-Jun-19-1020Hrs
Errol
I went to a function earlier and met Deacon Murchison Sylvester in his new role. He however said that  something was on the blog when he was ordained.
He sent his regards to you and yours and the Mausica family. He cannot make the reunion as he now has to minister to a wider family.
Regards
finbar
'take time to laugh for it is the  music of the soul....'
Finbar Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-17-1023Hrs
Hello All,

To - All the Fathers, Grand Fathers and those who Fathered the children of our nation and those nations of the world, also to our Mausican Fathers like Mr. Fitzwilliams who shared with us their very best and nurtured us to be the persons we are today....

Please note that you are remembered and honoured and that your labour was and is not in vain.

Kindly continue to convey to our young men and young fathers that they must spend time with their sons and daughters and that they must pass on those great traditions, fear of God, love for their fellow man and each other that we have inculcated.

My best regards

Blessings
Dr. Merle Dillon - Baker 1966-1968

RE: To those who will meet in the shadow of Lady Liberty.

2011-Jun-16-2307Hrs

Mausicans:

I have only been to one re-union so far, the Tobago one in 07. I had hoped for Grenada, but funds were not there, same with New York. Once, I would have gone, and put it on a credit card, now I have learnt, in my 70th year, to be more fiscally cautious.

If there is any one among you who has not been to New York before, I hope you will enjoy its smoggy, dusty beauty, its noise and excitement.

If you want to visit a couple of out of the way places, try The Cloisters at Washington Heights, its a recreation of a medieval monastery, and it was the first place where I saw a nativity scene with one of the three wise men being African. The set is from the 13 or 14 century, I believe, long before racism infested the world.

The other religious site I would recommend is the Cathedral of St. John the Devine, the Anglican church in Harlem that stand across from Columbia University at 133d and Lennox Ave. The church, perhaps the largest in North America, can accomodate twelve weddings without one disturbing the other. The church has an interesting history. Begun about 1850, when Harlen was white, it continues to be built up to today. A stone mason who came out from England about forty years ago to work on the building, noticed the graffitti creeping up on buildings all around. He decided that if he hired the neighbourhood young men to work on the church, they would have something meaningful to do. So, he began a class in stone masonry.Young "angry" African Americans learning the ancient art of stone carving from an Englishman. The vandals have never sprayed the church, it was part of them, you see. The white Americans fled to the suburbs, but Anglicans do not sell a church, so the cathedral has survived and is a magnificent structure .I once met a guy who SAID he had gone to Columbia University and I asked him about the cathedral. He had never seen it. I knew he had not gone there. You cannot "not see' the Cathedral of St John the Devine.

Have fun in the heat. Keep our beloved country in your prayers, as I do daily.

If God spares life and limb I'd be in Trinidad for the 2013 get together, and stay on for Emancipation, something else I have missed since 2007.

Be blessed.

Linda E. Edwards-Romain

RE: Mausica Classics

2011-Jun-16

Hello Erroll,

Please share with the Mausica family.

As usual,

Rodney Foster

Subject: Mausica Classics Revised Version

Hello Erroll,

Here is the final version.

Rodney

"My  Fellow Mausicans , 

Aye hear nah man, yuh have any classics tuh share wit the readership?

Here are a few that come tuh mind:

Big debating contest. GTC vs Mausica in HMJ HALL. Wilton John, Deodath Ojah Maharaj and Michael Ransome representing Mausica.  Ah forget de exact topic.

Hear Ransome, “You all know that Trinidad is an island surrounded by water.”

From de audience, Darnley Gittens shout out, “We know dat. Tell we something dat we doh know.” Mas in de place. Mankind laughing too bad.

Next rounds is Chessawatee Ojah. Yes man, he was ah Chess addict. He start tuh give some vital statistics. { Felix and Finbar dat word on de Spelling test}Hear how dis teacher boy read out 189,057. In perfect diction, he say, “ One hundred and eighty-nine thousand, no thousand and fifty-seven.

GTC beat we rarse.

Another time during assembly, Harry Joe calling out names  tuh go on teaching practice. . I hoping tuh go to Arima New Government. Meh pardnahs, Loy-D Brown and Earl John was teachin dey. We use tuh go across by Loy-D an eat we plastic container ah food  and take ah drink. Dat was fun. 

Back tuh de Joe. He calling out names in groups of three. Wen he come tuh de end of de Bs, wit ah straight face he announce, “Bonas, Bullen , Burnett.”

Somebody shout out, “Really?” Another one say, “Ah did tell yuh so.” It was mas in de place. 

In 1967, de folk song choir went on ah camp tuh Dominica.  De first day we went on de rocky beach in Goodwill, we pick up ah funky smell and had tuh run back tuh Goodwill High School. It was ah mess. Wen we tell Fitzy about de experience, he call we “Stool Pigeons.” Yes man, Mr. Williams could real talk de same ting dat had de beach smelling so.

By de way, I believe we picked up “La Porrinden” in Dominica.

As usual,

Rodney Foster, Dolphus"

RE:

2011-Jun-12-2115Hrs

Hi Errol

My name is Hyacinth Jordan. The one whose name you dont have on your mailing list.  My surname was Aberdeen and I was in Mausica from ''66-- 68''. I was a resident of Kirkendale. Someone asked about another Carnavon. There was Jacqueline Carnavon . I think she was Earl's sister. She and Agnes Howell were roommates also in Kirkendale. They were ''67--69''. I have never attended any reunions but I am always informed about what goes on. I hope to be there one day though.. I still keep in touch with a few Mausicans. God bless.

Hyacinth Jordan

RE: new e-mail address re Phyliss Mottley

2011-Jun-12-2029Hrs

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: "pmottley@flowtrinidad.net"

To: sfinbar@yahoo.com

Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 4:36 PM

Subject: new e-mail address

Hello Finbar,

Ihave a different internet provider Flowtrinidad.com my new address is pmottley@flowtrinidad.net

Can you send it to the blog for me please. I understand that there is some new info concerning the events at the reunion.

Phyllis

Finbar Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-12-0057Hrs

It's very nice to read the Mausica Weely. I remember some of the names mentioned. Every year I go to Trini I meet up with some of my Mausican friends like Khiman, Shiela, Indra and Zinnet. We were from the group of 73-75.

Has anyone ever had to get a course content for every subject that was done in MTC? I am trying to register as a teacher in Australia and they need all the topics that were done there.

Hope to read more of the Mausica emails.

Seeta Mohammed

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-10-1150Hrs

"The Model from Kirkendale" by Oswald Hem Lee (Swadingo) was on Mausicans' lips for months afterwards. What was interesting to note about this performance was that the subject of the calypso, Pamela Gilkes, actually performed on stage with Hem Lee.

I thought that the calypso we were introduced to as the Mausica Road March was quite intriguing, as well as Lancelot Brown's selection for Carnival 74.

Herbert Garvin 73 - 75

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-10-0629Hrs

Don't tell me I didn't attach the rock!   here it is!     Pat ( Allum ) Ryan

I waited to see if any of the pioneers would have recalled  the late Trevor Davis' calypso re choir practice:

Fall, fall , fall, fall fall, sing up tenors, sing up please

Fall.... fall on something beside your knees... and also La Porrinden which  were very creative compositions.

Felix "hotwater" Edinborough also gave us:

Ah ole mosquito was dying, he wife and he children crying;  one of them who name Bill, only interested in the will, so he bend down and aske he father to leave hin ah barrell ah yellow fever... Ah bite up man in de mormin, ah bite up man in de evenin, ah sorry fuh what ah do, you know ah bite up some women too!

Kirkendale 63-63, remember our Band : Sparrow's Calypsos?  Ben Alleyne was Rose, the Queen of our band and won hands down .   Those were the days!

Pat Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-05-1041Hrs

Yeah now we have it!!! I was wondering how they could have left out the Mighty Richie.  Richie is one of the elite Mausican calysonian

Adelia Bovell-Benjamin ('72-'74)

RE: MAUSICA .... Thank you Errol

2011-Jun-03-1641Hrs

Dear Errol,

Thank you for providing this medium for Mausican News.

Richie....the goodly gentleman did show up. Thanks. He looks well.

But my time was cut short. We were unable to meet and have lunch.

However,  we were able to renew acquaintances and chat about Mausica and Mausicans.

Sorry, that Adelia and Allan were unable to be there. but I am still thankful for meeting mausicans over the phone.

I attended the Carnival in Atlanta, and saw Allan's band.."We kinda thing".

It was refreshing to see the Caribbean coming together.

Trinidad with "Palance" etc. like that was the roadmarch, still sounding as sweet and jumpy as ever.

Virgin Islands did well  with their sort of military march.

When my friends saw  the wining down  in some bands , they quickly asked, "Is she from Trinidad?"

However, I wish that Mac Farlane , some of Trini revellers, Roslyn Gabriel's S>E>A students awaiting results, and more steelbands could be invited.

Overall, it was a fair sample of Trinidad, but moreso of the Carribbean.

We went to "Tassa" Trini restaurant after, and hand some calaloo and pelau, a little Bus up shirt etc.

I am winding down my holiday now in Florida.

Thank you, Errol, for printing my request ....Mausicans in Atlanta etc. and posting my photo. Thanks to all Mausicans who made my holiday a pleasant one.

My best regards to you.

Keep up the Calypso lists. Every hostelhad its Kaiso princes and princesses with songs like

"If yuh see them flies",

"Sausage in the morning, Sausage in the evening"

Don't forget Louise and Kirkendalians contributions. Mike and they can still sing  "OH WASA". I give them permission.  It was by no means a rude song. I was very naive then, and sang it on behalf of those who hardly got water from WASA, so do not make it into a suggestive song as some Mausicans did.

The Tobago boys were great in music too. Richie reminded me of the many calypsoes that he composed, also for Myrtle. I enjoyed  Vernella and  V  the pastor, and Philo on the piano. Don't mention the boys on the drums and Earl Knights with the trumpet? Hope some of these artistes will be there. Make cds and videos for those who are absent to enjoy.

Remember' Minute' silence for Roland, Pat James and the others when you get to New York.

God bless.

Pat.

Patricia Scott-Phelps

RE: Mausica Calypsonians

2011-Jun-03-1609Hrs

Dear Finbar,

I am almost sure it was Lester who sang "Bring Back  We 330."  I can remember his suggestive pronunciation of that "paltry" sum. One of those guys sang one on "Grell Cup"- that's the garden competition we had each year. Lester sang it at a concert we held at Golden Grove prison in  '71  but I don't remember if he was the composer. Those were the good old days.

Euline Fox-Peters 70-72.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-03-1404Hrs
Hello fellow Mausicans

I have followed the prep and planning for the New Yprk reunion with great interest, and pride in the organising team who are really taking this labour of love so seriously.  I am unable to attend for various reasons, but my thoughts will be with you all.   It will seem like ages till 2013 when Trinidad will be the golden venue.   I trust that by 2012 good.  and reliable access ( sea and air) to Montserrat will be in place so that those of you who are so minded can come and check us out in the interim year.  August 2011 will mark my 30th year on the island of Montserrat and I have never regretted coming here, as it brought me closer ( than the UK) to Trinidad, land of my birth , and Guadeloupe which allowed me to spread my French wings.

The volcano has been reasonably quiet since Feb 2010,   We are getting serious about exploitation of Geothermal energy and good things are happening even in our depressed economy.  So think about it.  check www.visitmontserrat.com  for info on the island and www.mvo.ms for up to the minute news re the volcano which you can actually see face to face!   Have a great reunion and please  take on Buzzie's request to sort out your accommodation needs.   No one should be frazzled  when the time comes around.

Blessings, pat

Sydna Belgrove, did you live in Oilfield Fyzabad? where are you now?

The attachment is the photo of a stone I found during my morning walk last Wednesday... it is faithful in form and proportions to the island of Montserrat. A very uncanny detail is a proportionately large "bump" where the volcano dome is located in the south east!.   I keep on wondering if someone manufactured this and left it around to be found!

Pat Ryan

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-Jun-03-1305Hrs

Hi Pat, Thanks for sharing that lovely photo. It really was wonderful to see your radiant smile after over two decades. May God continue to bless you richly. Joy A. James Valdez, your Kirkendalian sister ('72-'74).

Joy Valdez