​RE: Reunion 2019

2018-MAY-25-0518Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

It's 4:42 am in Atlanta, GA and a voice just suggested to me; "Let's have the reunion in TNT"

Let's "Start With Why", the title of a book written by Simon Sinex.

Things we can do in TNT: Visit our alma maters. Take gifts, address the students, give thanks, share our stories,the history of MTC etc.

Visit the media.

Advocate for a  Performing Arts Center in the East, West and Tobago.

Visit and reunite with our own families.

Reunion 2017 was a beautiful experience., It was another opportunity to "Live the Legacy" and "Leave A Legacy."

I believe TNT would attract more participants.

Sincerely,

Rodney Foster, 66-68

RE: REUNION 2019

2018-MAY-24-2358Hrs

Colleagues,

It hurts to report that the attendance at last Saturday's meeting was so poor that no decisions could have been taken.

"Quo vadis"?

Please remember that volunteers are needed to assist with organizing.

Angela McAlister 72

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-MAY-04

2018-MAY-04-1444Hrs

I loved Desmond very much. He was my brother.  How could he die on my birthday?

I saw the picture on this week's blog and tears came to my eyes.

For some strange reason, after all these years, Mausica's weekly mail is going into my social box. I do not  open that one regularly as it is usually junk mail.  I, therefore, did not see that last week's mail and am now seeing this week's mail.

I was really shocked when I met a colleague in the Trincity Mall and she told me Desmond 's funeral was that same morning. I was trying to get many things done as I was travelling  the next day. I am at present in Strasbourg, France, attending a symposium and an Executive Council meeting of the International Society of Family  Law at the European Court of Human Rights.   I did a presentation there this afternoon and am supposed to be at  a dinner but opted to stay in my hotel room with my daughter, who said she was feeling sleepy. I, myself, am not feeling of the best and my doctor had  advised that I should not travel alone.

I will miss Desmond's hugs and his cuatro playing. He was always so pleasant. I have never seen Desmond angry. Does anyone know how he died?  We are going off like flies.  I read death announcement every day. Is Linda's son OK now?

Love to all. I will try my best to make that meeting at Valsayn.

Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-MAY-04

2018-MAY-04-0552Hrs

Condolences to Carol and family. I have never met Desmond but I do know Carol. Carol, may all the pleasant memories of him be a source of strength to you. May his soul rest in peace.  May the Lord comfort you in your sorrow.

Barbara Mellowes 66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-MAY-04

2018-MAY-04-0419Hrs

I want to express my condolences at the passing of Desmond a former colleague of Los Borrachos and fellow cuatro player. He helped me out with the cuatro and I always remember him when playing as I still use skills that I got from him. I am very sorry that I was unable to attend his funeral to pay my last respects as I was out of the island. May his soul rest in peace and may his friends and relatives be comforted.

Felix Edinborough 65

RE: Tribute to Desmond Doolam

2018-MAY-03-2252Hrs

Another member of our Mausica Family  has transitioned.  Desmond was part of the '68-'70 cohort.    He was an integral part of our family. He was also married to Carol Anne Patrick who was his second year. They have two sons Carlon and Derol.  He was also a grandfather of four beautiful children.

One thing that I remember about Desmond is that when he left Mausica as a trained teacher he went straight to First Year Infants. We had never heard about an Infant male teacher before.  I think that he might have created history in Trinidad and Tobago, by being the first male infant teacher and First Year Infants at that.   This is one for Mausica's Reflections. After teaching Infants for some years, he moved to Aranguez Junior Secondary, where he taught Agri-Science.  His Aranguez colleagues were well represented.

Before Mausica he taught at Holy Cross College.  All his Holy Cross College  students, now big men came. All were dressed in dashing khaki shirts with the Holy Cross monogram on the pocket. They really paid tribute to him.

Desmond was member of  "Los Borrachos" Parang Group, which was formed by Mausicans for Mausicans. I hope that I recall correctly that it was our Felix Edinborough who christened our Parang side. Those of you who know Spanish, know that" Los Borrachos" means "The Drunkards."  Desmond played the quatro and he was really very good at it.  His children said that although "he hiked, swam, played football, tennis and planted garden in the bush," "parang" was his weakness.  After Los Borrachos,  he joined Los Tocadores.  This latter group provided some lively Parang at St. Charles R.C. Tunapuna. where we said "Goodbye" to Desmond.

He was very proud when he was chosen to go to umpire at Wimbledon. When this honour was bestowed on him, he told me this with a look of pride on his face.  We were all proud of him.

Eternal Rest grant onto him O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May he rest in Peace, Amen.

Anna Maria Mora 70

RE: REUNION 2019

2018-MAY-03-1531Hrs

Fellow Alumni,

Please attend a meeting re Reunion 2019 on Saturday 19th May 2018 at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Valsayn Campus, Curepe (former VTC). The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4.00pm.

Looking forward to seeing many of you.

Regards

Angela McAlister 72