RE: Mausican Cuban Tour

2019-APR-24-0736Hrs

Please take note:  When you go to the Cuban Embassy to purchase your Tourist Card, please ensure that you have your Passport with you.  It is required.

Come on Mausicans, Please join us on this adventure.  You may call Carol, Howard  or Felix.

The information is posted on the BLOG.

See you soon.

Carol Brown 74

RE: Mausica update

2019-APR-23-2208Hrs

Hi  Mausican Family

Hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend.

As we draw closer to our deadlines, I want to remind you of the following..........

1]  Check your information flyer;

2]  Our first deadline is here for those travelling from Trinidad;

3]  If you have nor registered as yet - you need to do so as quickly as possible, as we make our down payment to CAL by the end of the week;

4]  Our OVERSEAS participants - although you are making your own air travel arrangements [if not travelling out of T & T] to get to Cuba, you still need to register with us for the Accomodation/ Tour/ Meals etc.

Even if you book a hotel on your own, you would NOT be able to join us on the tours, as this is being organized by an Agency and they need names and payments in advance here in T & T;  Please read the information flyer with the deadline dates.

It is not too late, but you must speak up NOW.

Hoping to see ALL of you on this trip to CUBA.  God bless and awaiting your responses.

Carol Brown 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-APR-19

2019-APR-19-1741Hrs

Howardgood evening just asking "Is this for this trip only or any other which may be arranged/ undertaken at any other time later on? Thanks in advance.

Avril Sampson 78

RE: Caba Ahoy

2019-APR-19-1718Hrs

Mausicans and Family.

You still have time to join us

Please check the BLOG for information

You may contact  - Carol  Brown at  cambrown6@yahoo.com or 724-5714

or Howard Spencer at howieaw51@hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Carol Brown 74

RE: CONTRACT WITH CARIBBEAN AIRLINES (CAL)

2019-APR-12-2303Hrs

Mausicans,

CAL has asked us to enter into a contractual arrangement with them re: Group Travel, Terms of Payment.

Part of the contract is to submit the, Name, date of birth, passport number and gender of all passengers.

If you have decided to be part of this wonderful experience, and traveling with us, as part of the group.

Could you submit this necessary bit of information by Monday 15th April 2019, 12 noon?

Regards,

Howard.

Howard Spencer 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-APR-05

2019-APR-05-2155Hrs

Rodney, do you know Grace the storyteller? Well Grace and Trevor(her husband) returned to her homeland in their later years and decided to build their retirement home in Bacolet. Our home ,the Kariwak Village was their second Tobago home and Grace used our signature Ajoupa teak platform to tell her stories on a Sunday evening. With her global network of storytellers, others would drop by from time to time...imagine the treat...others like Felix Edinborough ,Farida Chapman and the Dalai Lama have shared,blessed and energized our space. Two and a half uninterupted hours in the presence of the Dalai Lama in 1995 was awesome. Grace and Trevor after many years chose to return to Ireland. Tobago started to throw them some awkward challenges which wore them down as they aged.Fortunately,they succeeded in selling their house and getting their money out to resettle...thank God !  Grace has retuned to visit on two occasions...thinking that each time would be last visit...she's very frail but her spirit is strong...I somehow feel we will meet again...a real icon.

Allan Clovis 65

RE: "I'll Tell You A Story"

2019-APR-05-0134Hrs
My Fellow Mausicans,
Do you remember those radio programs when we gathered around the radio to listen to programs like "I'll Tell You A Story" and "The Shadow".  That was long before television.
Last night I had several "Remember Wen? experiences. On Saturday, I retrieved a book that was headed for the dumpster.The title attracted me: "The Ins & Outs Of Trinidad and Tobago 2008" . I took it to bed and confirmed why I wrote " Oh Trinbago, why do I love you so."  I am ah Trini tuh de bone.
The colorful magazine is chockful of well written articles.The one that attracted me most was "Meet a Storyteller", Telling Tales- The Story of Grace Hallworth. She is fantastic.
All Mausicans have stories to tell. According to Mangatal , a  beloved lecturer, "If only these walls could speak, what great tales they would tell."
Aye, Geezmo, ah know yuh went three times awready. Come again and take us tuh tuh de place wit de best mojitos an Cuban food. Fellow Red Guards and Havenites, let;s reunite in Havana. Bring yuh musical instruments an voices . Come leh we lime Mausica style.
As usual,
Rodney Foster
66-68
Stone Mountain, GA
Rodney Foster 68

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-MAR-22

2019-MAR-23-2244Hrs
Hello Howard,
Thanks for the info on "Cuba, here we come."
Can I join the group in Havana? What are the arrangements for  paying for accommodation, meals and tours?
We will be flying in from Atlanta.
Rodney Foster 64-66
Rodney Foster 68

RE: TRIP TO CUBA

Mausicans,
2019-MAR-21-2339Hrs
Our reunion in Cuba is becoming a reality. There is a proposed itinerary, which is being tweaked at the moment, and proposed dates.
The tentative dates are July 16th to July 23rd. The total cost is approximately USD 2,200.00 (air fare  from T&T and accommodation, meals and tours).
Cost of accommodation, meals and tours is approx. USD1,300.00.
At our last meeting, Efebo and Felix both made valuable contributions.
On Sunday 31st March, 3.00pm, Aquatic Centre, Balmain, Couva, there will be an "Information Sharing"  get together, where all will be revealed.
So the customary, ladies a dish, men drinks, lets meet, greet and be informed.
'Cuba here we come'
Regards,
Howard.
Howard Spencer 74

RE: Reunion 2019

2019-MAR-06-1359Hrs
My Fellow Mausicans,
I have packed my own bottle of Angostura Bitters. There will be no shortage of Mojitos for me!
Brother Efebo, please share the names of the places with the best mojitos. Hope to see you and Lucille there.
Don't forget to bring my fruit cake.
Brother Scratchy, I share your sincere sentiments about our beloved Mausica. Not a day goes by without my thinking about Mausica. Mausica is the source and sauce!
Sister Carol, thanks for your information on Reunion 2019.
As usual,
Rodney Foster.
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Rodney Foster 68

RE: Distant memories

2019-MAR-06-1016Hrs
Pictured here are those handsome,vibrant  gentlemen (1967) ,victorious marchers....
Fair Havenites 1st  and 2nd yrs  together.
Bottom row stooping  we have Enal Meighoo,Gregory Wallace and the shaded Stow(Bethelmy)
Standing are...Yours truly  Ivan,Kenneth Braveboy (Grenada?),Emmanuel,Photogenic Kanhai Kangal,Winsley Belille?,Achong Ling And half of Michael Murrell.
I taught Agri Sc as a Tech Voc at Barataria JS along with Michael  Murrell and Shyam Dass(1997).also met Kangal as an Agri Sc  primary school garden judge (1992) and Achong Ling  ,we both did UWI courses together.
Discovered this shot ,along with a few others,hidden for decades.Hope it jars our ageing
brains to relive great and precious memories.God’s blessings all...Ivan R(66/68)
Ivan Ragoonanan 68

RE: Condolences!

2019-MAR-01-1833Hrs
I concur with my sister colleague, Joan Parris Brathwaite (64-66), "Gone but not forgotten". I too, add my condolences to the family of Alphonus Antoine. The thought, the effort and real team spirit evident in the organisation of such a memorable reunion in 2009 speak to the character and integrity of individuals involved! Healing thoughts go out to you, Elmer O' Neal Roberts. Wonderful to hear that you are on the mend!
I now look forward to more information and updates regarding Reunion Cuba 2019.
Thanks to Errol for maintaining this Blog!
Bernadette
64-66
Bernadette Pierre 66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-MAR-01

2019-MAR-01-1450Hrs

I am sorry to learn of the passing of my dear hostel mate ,Alphonse Antoine who shared hie room with Spirit (Zainool Mohammed)May his soul Rest In Peace

Dennis Ramlal 64-66