RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-30-0816hrs
I've been away from the computer for several weeks. Want to say thanks to Jeannette Johnson who passed on info re Yvonne Mahy via the indefatigable Anna Maria. Just back in Montserrat after several weeks in Trinidad dealing with a matter of the heart and all is well Thank God. has a wonderful family Christmas in the bargain. See you in Grenada. Pat
Pat Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-29-1148hrs
Mr Lashley
Let me get back to you with my aunt's email addy.... I think what I sent was wrong.
Nicole Leon (Brenda LaHee's neice)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-29-1144hrs
Hi Mr Lashley
Tanti B got her own email address now so she can be reached at brendalahee@yahoo.com. Thanks much.
Nicole Leon (Brenda LaHee's neice)

Re: Another Mausican
2008-Dec-27-1702hrs
Hello Errol,
Here is another Mausican in Atlanta. Janice Martin Strachan from Grenada, 68-70.
Email: jstracha@bellsouth.net.
Please hook her up like you did Allan.
Hope you enjoyed the Christmas and all the best for 2009.
Rodney Foster

Re: FOR THE BLOG
2008-Dec-23-1416 hrs
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO MY MAUSICA FAMILY
WISHING YOU
STRENGTH TO FACE CHALLENGES
WISDOM TO GUIDE YOU
PEACE
and remember...
HAVE FUN AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY
LOVE ALWAYS,
Brenda Alexander

Re: Another Mausican.
2008-Dec-22-2312hrs
Hello Errol,
Alan Simpson is a Mausican from Grande living here in Stone Mountain, GA.
Yuh shoulda see him on Sunday shaking he chac-chac in ah parang side.De fella good for days. Ah true Mausican.
Would you kindly add his name to the email list.? His email is trinitoo@hotmail.com.
Thank you.
Rodney Foster

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-22-2245 hrs
Errol, please add Elmo to your list.
Conrad Thomas

RE: blog updates
2008-Dec-22-1241hrs
Blinding snow (ah couldn't even see de street signs, so ah drive by radar) did not keep a group of us from celebrating at the home of Winsley Belille and his charming partner Theresa. The vehicle which contained our group, literally inched its way to the Belille home. We gettin snow in we peffen! But as usual, the cold outside did not chill the Mausica warmth inside. I believe tha t Tom would submit pictures of how we ate, partied, ate and partied. For the first time, the fellas outnumbered the females - Arthur Small, Conrad Thomas, Ainsley Belille, Richard Claude Maurice, Claude Maurice, Maurus Allum, Winsley Belille, Brenda Alexander, Florence Sorias, Yvonne Murray. In addition we had friends and partners/spouses of Mausicans. Arthur pretended he had back problems, I guess that was to keep the women off. Sorry Tom, ah din know how to beat de iron in time - ah go learn fuh Grenada.
Interestingly we spent 5 minutes discussing the following, "The Pioneers feel that Mausica is about them!" and "Understanding / misunderstanding Mrs. Cuffy"
Next get together is set for Caribana Saturday - backyard afternoon/evening bbq at Ainsley Belille's.
Brenda Alexander-Perez (63-65)

RE: Corrections to my e:mail etc
2008-Dec-22-0854hrs
Hello fellow Mausican...............please note my e:mail is incorrectly stated in your data-base.You may reach me at fazal18@hotmail.com
also a cursory glanc at the names shows some typographical errors viz LAZINA RAZACK and not LAZIMA.
I am 1967-69 a graduate who lived in the FAIRHAVEN FLATS and my room-mate was DHANESHAR MAHARAJ.
Again in 1970-1971 I was again in MTC for a full-time one year course in AGRICULTURE astraining for the JUNIOR SEC. but the schools were not completed and my whole career changed from then on.
Later..........my friend
FAZAL HOSEIN

RE: Mausica
2008-Dec-22-0427hrs
Felix you have reminded me of my stay this year in Vancouver and my precious visit to Selwyn's home where I also met Bernadette. I picture you out in the cold grilling salmon. My memories are very warm and pleasant.
Happy Christmas greetings to all Mausicans. We have come through a year that did not have too many bumps. May the New Year bring us joy and goodness.
I have been in touch with Brenda La Hee-Sampson and I have seen quotes of items that she has sent on to the Grenada committee. She is the contact person here in T&T. We are moving forward to GRENADA.
Barbara Mellowes

RE: (no subject)
2008-Dec-21-1417hrs
Happy Holidays to Mausicans ,Family & Friends
Dr. cliff bertrand

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-18-0640hrs
Hi Errol,
On behalf of the group that planned the Cascadia event allow me to thank everyone who responded to the pre Reunion call. The response to the event was pretty good.There were approximately one hundred and fifty persons present. Our hope is that at least double this number will go to Grenada. Mausicans do put things in place to be on a flight to Grenada next July. Send in your registration by February.
We appreciate the positive comments about the event. It was truly a wonderful experience for the organizers.We had our ups and downs as we planned but it was all worth it in the end.
THANKS FOR ATTENDING AND FOR YOUR POSITIVE COMMENTS. GRENADA, HERE WE COME.!!!!!
Judith Lennard-Hills

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-16-2003hrs
I was up in Long Island and on Sunday 14 Buzzir (Bernice Taradath) invite me to a Mausica dinner and to tell you the truth it was great. Although it was cold cold outside inside had a lot of human Mausican warmth. TDhe only other pioneer who was there was Yvonne Francois - Pilgrim from President's Corner, but you knopw they dont have to have nobody from your year for you to enjoy yourself among Mausicans so I feel comfortable and at home and I drink nearly a whole bottle of wine before I dine then we start to dance so you get the staggering picture? A big thanks to Buzzie and Myrtle and my fellow Mausicans and friends. Ah feel ah have to make anudder dinner in Long Island.
Felix Edinborough

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-13-0712hrs
Finbar and Scratchie, allyuh brave oui, me eh sayin nutten bout Hazel singing. Her elocution was perfect, I understood everything that she was sayin. Ah cyah protek allyuh. We will have to hire SAUTT,(Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago) fuh dat. Stan allyuh bounce fellas. Allyuh in mih prayers more now. Anyway, I was just going to send out an SOS for Felix, trying to find out WHERE IN THE WORLD IS FELIX EDINBOROUGH? He probably heard me telepathically because now I know where in the world he is.
As to Grenada, Howard Spencer went to Grenada a week after the Trinidad event and he offered to do some checking for us. I hope that Howard is online so that he could give us some idea of what he found re: the guest houses and hotels. I also gave him Alphonsus' numbers. He said that he will get in touch with Alphonsus. Howard, how did it go?
Pat Allum Ryan has also asked if any one in Grenada knows Yvonne Mahy, she thinks that she has a brother called George Mahy, she wishes to touch base with her. If anyone can give that info, please let Pat know, or let me know and I will pass it on to her.
Anna Maria Mora

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-13-0600hrs
Seasons Greetings to all. I just want to let you know that I am still pursuing the article about Mrs. Cuffie. I spoke with the writer at the Guardian who told me that she had spoken with her editor. However, it's not happening before the end of this year. I urged for a date early in the new year, even suggesting a gift for Mrs. Cuffie's birthday which is 06 January. I also spoke with Mrs. Cuffie who told me that she had had two falls which have really challenged her mobility. Let's remember to keep her in our prayers. Joyfully, Joy
Joy valdez

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-12-1143hrs
Well I went to check out Fitzie as promised, and he explained that on the day of the Cascadia event he cut the palm of his hand and it was bleeding, requiring some attention...he did not think a bandaged hand would go with the greetings etc...so he did not come. I listened to this and said to the great Warden that he should not let his legendary vanity interfere with his coming to an event like this...and in the conversation I got to hear again, for the umpteenth time, how Deodath Ojah Maraj, and Noel T came to promise him a gift...and I reminded him about said gift, from the student body, which he never opened for more than a decade....
As to Hazel Ahyee threatening to sing in Grenada, I have decided I should not go after all...I dont think the Cascadia discordant notes we heard had anything to do with before or after lunch...its a matter of doh ray me fah so....you could sing or you cant
Scratchie
Theodore Lewis

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS
2008-Dec-11-2133hrs
Brenda, you well bowl-face to axe me wat Sell-wind give me 2 eat. You forget Vancouver is Salmon country, so I get fresh salmon, smoke salmon, grill salmon, roast salmon, bake salmon, salt salmon, soo-she salmon and I enjoy all ah dem. Ah also see Bernadette Pierre who living over there too. It was cold but the reception was warm. A Mausican does make you feel at home anywhere they is, the temperature dont matter.
Felix Edinborough

Re: special shout out
2008-Dec-11-0141hrs
A special shout out to all my Kirkendalian sisters ... (Katie, Elenor, Ceronne, Phyllis, Joy, Mieve, Julie, Ruby, Jemma, Judith, Wallis, Anthea (my roommate), Marilyn (my other roommate) etc. etc. etc.

However, the sisterhood is incomplete without us knowing where Norma Sirbrattie (drama queen)is ... does anyone have a clue? What a thirll it would be to have her with us in Grenada next year!

And yes, Dennis, by asking you made it happen. It actually snowed in Houston. And what magic it was! And what powers you possess!
Merle Howe (71-71)

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY E-MAILS
2008-Dec-10-0119hrs
Hi Folks,
I attended UTT's graduation ceremony last Saturday and guess who "I bounce up with"? No other than me own compeh, the Professor from Pittsburgh, our (72-74) own Launcelot Browne! My compeh doing consultancy work with the new university, helping to put things in place. Check out the pics. By the way, from what I read in the last email, all who attended the Mausican luncheon obviously had a great time. It was so wonderful to hear that Ms. Hordatt is still going strong and that Mr. Maundy was also there. Congratulations to the organisers. Joyfully, Joy
Joy Valdez

Re: Pics from cascadia
2008-Dec-08-2016hrs
Hi Errol,
I have 27 pics which I took at the luncheon. I would like to make them available to you and fellow Mausicans. How can this be done? Also I'll like very much to view some of the pics taken by Hospedales during the function.
http://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=2c4d626fa4a8f998&sid=1AcMnLhq1YsmHt
Nginaa Uzoma

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY E-MAILS
Anna Maria, When we going to Grenada to check it out? At the moment I in Vancouver checking out Selwyn Jacob. He say Mausicans doe come this far. It great out here.
Felix Edinborough

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY E-MAILS
2008-Dec-05-1633hrs
Too bad the warden could not make it. I will check with him to get the whole story.
I agree with Finbar, that Hazel Ahyee's singing was the worse thing I ever heard in my whole lifetime. Except for when I used to stand near to Hercial Vitalis in the choir in the tenor section.
I saw some people for the first time since graduating in 1969, and it was magical just to see them. I include Maura Cooselal, Pearl Mulren, and Fabien Alvarez (Haven).
Check old blogs for my first mention of Miss Hordatt's story on ways in which children from D'Abadie say they hear people call fowl. The classic was "allyuh eh want?".
Scratchie
Theodore Lewis

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY E-MAILS?
2008-Dec-05-1543hrs
Hi fellow Mausicans..
(Especially those not currently residing in Trinidad).
I must share this with you....
If you MUST HAVE LOCAL CURRENCY IN YOUR POCKETS when you visit the beautiful Spice island for the Reunion in '09... REMEMBER THIS.. BANKS IN GRENADA DO NOT EXCHANGE TRINIDAD DOLLARS FOR EASTERN CARIBBEAN DOLLARS.
I do not know if this policy has changed since last year. However,... this is a word in your ear
from Myrdith Brumant..

Re: Cascadia affair
2008-Dec-04-1747hrs
Dear Errol,
We had a great time on Saturday at Cascadia. The camaraderie was just fantastic; in fact I think it's a Mausican thing. You don't even have to know the person as long as it's a Mausican you feel the connection. It was the first time I was able to get my husband to attend one of our reunions and he truly enjoyed it. I never saw him laugh so much in three hours. Looking forward to Grenada.
Euline Fox-Peters (70-72)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY E-MAILS
2008-Dec-04-1339hrs
WEllllllllll ! Excuse me. Who is complaining about my singing????? First, it was Allison Taylor at the luncheon, then, Finbar Ryan who does not even have a name of his own, but robbed an Archbishop. Come on.....What's going on here? I'll have you know that my singing has earned me standing ovations in London, Curacao, Trinidad and elsewhere. I AM SERIOUS! PLEASE, Do not judge me by my after- lunch voice. It is an entirely different story when I am hungry, then the rich melody, the high notes,the rich tones, the absolutely wonderful timbre emerges.I practise in the shower. The last time I practised there was a flood in Port of Spain. My agent warned about this lack of appreciation for real talent. Wish I had listened. Anyway I'll prove it next year.GRENADA, here I come. Gerard Francis, get your guitar ready! We will mash up the place. I am composing a calypso for the occasion. So there!
Love you still, though.
Hazel T.A.

Hazel Thompson-Ahye

Re: Mausica
2008-Dec-03-2132hrs
Thanks Errol for the info. I have not seen the list of guest houses which circulated last Sunday during the luncheon at Cascadia. Please email a copy of this list and any other which you can put your hands on. Thanks in advance.
Nginaa Uzoma

Re:
2008-Dec-03-1744hrs
Hi Esmond,
I wrote you on your simpatico address but it has returned to me. How are you? I have not heard from you for a long time.
Barbara Mellowes.

Re: mailing list
2008-Dec-03-0747hrs
Hi Errol,
Valerie Thomas '69- 71' will like her to be included on the mailing list for mausicans. she has since changed her name to Nginaa Uzoma. Her e-mail address is uzoma_nginaa@yahoo.com . Thank you very much; THANKS for the wonderful job that you are doing- keeping mausicans in touch. God Bless!
Ansel Knights

Re: Mausica Reunion
Clare Creese-Woodley has sent you a link to a blog:
Dec 01.08 Ansel the 4 means it is the fourth reunion 09 refers to the year. it will be during the month of july and i hope to see you there. Clare Creese-Woodley 70-72
Blog: Mausica Reunion
Link: http://mausicareunion2007.blogspot.com/2008/11/re-2008-nov-30-1313hrs-hi-errol-please.html
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RE:
2008-Dec-01-1956hrs
Thanks to Anna Maria Mora for the explanation about 4/09. I realise that there had to be something about it. Thanks again I am indeed enlighhtened.
Ansel Knights

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY E-MAILS
2008-Nov-30-2153hrs
I am not sure if I can find any appropriate word to describe the time we had at the luncheon at The Cascadia Hotel. It was a reunion that took us all back to the really spontaneous, creative, energetic, happy, supportive time that was Mausica Teachers' College for us all. Mr. Maundy with his wife, and Ms. Hoddart, blessed us with their presence. Mr. Williams told me the night before when I called him that he would have been there. He told me that his transportation was organized, but he did not make it. We missed him. However, all the years just melted away.
There was entertainment from a young man, of about 10 years old, who sang a calypso; a pannist and a vocalist. Some of us who formed a parang group years ago called "Los Borrachos", led the parang. folk songs and typical Mausica songs. Everyone in the room sang. I was tentative about the sing a long, but my fear was really false evidence appearing real, and nothing more. There were about 150 really happy people in that room at Cascadia. Cascadia will never be the same again, we raised the roof of the dining hall. I am sure that the manager, the chefs, waiters and waitresses had never before witnessed such a display of simply happy people
Paddy did a great job of MC-ing and between 80-100 Trini Mausicans indicated that they will be going to Grenada. I handed out about 50 registration forms and some people took one form to photocopy for other Mausicans who were not able to attend the luncheon. We also got a list of hotels and guest houses with telephone numbers, and there were many suggestions. Paddy suggested that I make a trip to Grenada on a fact-finding mission re: the best hotels and guest houses, she even offered to get tickets donated..... THANK YOU PADDY. Felix will love this, he has been saying this all the time, that we may have to make a trip to Grenada, to "check out d scene."
Theodore Lewis ("Scratchie") announced a scholarship fund in the name of Mr. Maundy. When it is established, it will assist youth to continue their education in the technical vocational field.
The fact is, that Grenada is now happening, and we have until February 19th 2009 to submit our registration forms along with 160USD, which will cover registration and the dinner and dance. Megan said that the cost of all activities will be forwarded to us at a later date.
Let me here say a big "Thank You" on behalf of all those who attended this reunion to the Committee, led by Phyllis Mottley, and included Korenza O'Souna, Judith Hills-Lennard, Anthea Permell, Kathleen Richardson, Theodora Archibald, Elsa Joseph and Josephine Simmons. Let me here comment on the absence of the men, "buh we eh have no problem wid dat. We still love allyuh. All ah we is one famaley. We eh fraid d wuk."
Hazel Thompson-Ahyee remarked on the way home " If we could spread the goodwill and happiness that was displayed in that room, across Trinidad and Tobago, all our country's problems will be solved." I agreed with her. Maybe this is the seed of an idea. My imagination is going wild here.
Anyway, we did it as only Trinis could. Grenada here we come.
Anna Maria Mora ' 68-'70

Re: What Went Wrong?
2008-Nov-30-2036hrs
Hi Winslet,
My sympathies...you must feel starved and deprived . Anyway, the guilty person might be Errol who I am sure will reticify the situation and compensate you handsomely.
I am copying him.
Apart from tis, how are things with you?Enjoying your retirement I'm sure.
Can you pl. send me Ainsley's rel no..I have been meaning to give him a call and check him out.
Thankx.
Conrad Thomas
Subject: What Went Wrong?
I have been removed from the Mausica e-mail list. Over the past two to three months, I have been in the dark with respect to what's taking place. Jerry and Ainsley fill me in whenever I seek information. However, this is not good enough for me. I need to regain that sense of connectedness and belonging.
Kindly add me to the e-mailing list.
Winsley Belille