Monday, December 16, 2019

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-DEC-13

2019-DEC-14-0754Hrs
Hi everyone,
I enjoyed reading about some of the experiences of our Mausicans . Like you Scratchie I feel nostalgic when I pass D'Abadie /Mausica Rd. junction. This is not often though since I cannot drive as I am recuperating from major back surgery and live in Petit Valley.  For those of you who do not remember me by the name Eileen Pilgrim, you may remember me from the description of the girl from Aruba with the strange Dutch accent.  Eileen Pilgrim.  Kirkendale Hostel.  1967 - 1969
Eileen Pilgrim 69

Friday, December 13, 2019

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-DEC-13

2019-DEC-13-0629Hrs
Good day wonderful mausica days
Wonderful people
Carlsbury gonzalez
Selwyn beckles
Mervyn sandy
Hillary morrong
Heather punch
Linda  yearwood
Carol burnett
So many wonderful folks
Some have left us
Great days 66_68
Inez Riley 68

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-DEC-06

2019-DEC-13-0316Hrs
My Fellow Mausicans, Last week, I had another peak experience. I visited my cousin, Carlston and his family in Edison, New Jersey.
I first met Carlston in Bon Accord, Tobago. I looked forward to spending vacation in Tobago with my Tobagonian relatives. What a time! I enjoyed Alene’s ackee and saltfish and green banana. Ah eat three times!!!
On Saturday, it was great fun seeing Mausicans celebrating the Christmas Season in Central TNT. My  Mausican brothers and sisters were having a ball.
Thanks for maintaining the Mausica Spirit.
While in New Jersey, I discovered that Mr. Eric Iton,  my favorite teacher in elementary school, had passed way in November last year.
Mr. ton was an excellent teacher and role model. He taught Exhibition Class, Std. V.
Just ask my classmates: Keith Alcantara, Mervyn Ali, Juliana Alexander, Allison Aaron, Andrew Achoy, St Clair Bartholomew, Kenrick Barnes, Davidson Chin, ? Celestine,  Patricia Chandler, Patsy Chanasing, Myrtle Critchlow,  Michael Edwards, alias Polka, Delano Davis, Erwin Leonce, aka Grandpa, Irwin Jack, Angela Mohan, Phyllis Otway, Sandra O’Bouland, Karen Ramkissoon, Annie Payne, Cheryl Gittens, Sylvia Sookdeo, Diane Nurse, Pamela Parker, Giger Punette, Angeline Walker, Kenneth Meade, Oliver St. Homer, Rudolph Pinky Skinner and Errol Williams.
Yes, Mr. Iton, yuh had ah good innings, 88. Thanks to Iton from Brighton, La Brea. May you rest in Peace.
A special shout out to Ken Marshall who taught me in Form IV at Osmond HS in San Juan. He also introduced me to limin on De Drag , Frederick Street and then retiring tuh Humming Bird and drinking ah cold Carib. Meh pardnah, Beck,  had ah better place. Dock Workers Club. Up dey had more beer, black puddin, souse, hops bread and pepper sauce. An ah Juke Box. Yuh talk bout lime. Oh, wat fun yuh coulda have wit three thirty.
Enjoy de holidays. Alisford help Claudette put up de curtains, on time.
As usual,
Rodney Foster
Stone mountain, GA
Rodney Foster 68

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-DEC-06

2019-DEC-07-0418Hrs
Greetings to my Haven brother and second year Rodney Foster, red Guard man. It is good to hear about Carlsbury from you Rodney, to know that you both have maintained that roommate bond for over half a century now. I glad you liked that Ancil Wyatt track I sent you.
I still think that our stance of not allowing Centeno men into our fetes was the correct one, and also the ban we had on UWI men. It was not an unreasonable stance since it was not our fault that Centeno had only one girl. We had to defend our territory. Langston Roach and some of the other UWI men learned that we would let in a few of them, on a case by case basis, depending on our assessment of their motives and desires. But we were not intimidated by UWI men.
Yes my roommate Sto christened me. Just this week he came to see me bringing some wild meat that he had negotiated for me. Recently his daughter, grand-daughter and husband visited, on vacation from England, where she practices medicine. A visit to Uncle Scratchie is always part of the agenda when they come down. This time around there was still a few mangoes on one of my trees, so the grand daughter was able to experience the great Caribbean joy of picking up a long mango from under a tree, in Uncle Scrathie's backyard. That grand daughter has visited since a toddler, and of course as with her mom, I too am beloved uncle Scratchie, second generation. She and her daddy sang the Leeds United football club song, with great animation,  for the pleasure of Uncle Scratchie.
The Mausica spirit is indestructible. It burns bright, across the generations. I live in Arima and pass the junction everyday. The sign saying Mausica Road, stands as an eternal flame.  It is so much more that a road sign for me.
Theodore Lewis (Lord Scratchie, calypso king, 1969; Victor Ludorum, same year. Fair Haven man)
Theodore Lewis 69

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-DEC-06

2019-DEC-06-1624Hrs
Hi,
I had the opportunity to visit with Keith Charles and Melbourne Inniss while visiting London during the Thanksgiving break.
The guys are in good spirit. Didnt get ti break bread with Marilyn and De Alberto. Hoping to return soon.


Carlston Gray 72-74

Friday, December 06, 2019

RE: Fw: Mausica Get Together

2019-DEC-05-1750Hrs
Good day Mausicans,
If you are still interested in attending, and have not yet indicated such, you can call Carol (724 5714)  for further details. See you on Saturday.
Regards,
Howard Spencer 74

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2019-NOV-08

2019-NOV-23-1437Hrs
My Fellow Mausicans,
Every day I thank the Lord for selecting me to be a Mausican.  Just imagine receiving an invitation at 10: am one Tuesday morning for an interview at 9:00 am the very day. By some miracle , I arrived at the Ministry in time to be interviewed.  I received my letter of acceptance the Wednesday. On Thursday morning,  I arrived at Mausica during morning assembly. Leroy Cox, Carl Caton and some girls from Villanowa welcomed me with open arms.  What a blessing!  Aye,  Scratchie, thanks for the musical stroll down Memory Lane. Reminded me of my dancing days in HMJ Hall. Dem girls coulda real dance, boy. Especially meh dancing pardnah from Couva!  Warmest regards to my Red Guards Brother, Sto, yuh godfather, who named you Scratchie. Peace and love. Happy Thanksgiving and Season’s Greetings. Thank you Big Brother Errol.  As usual, Rodney Foster,Stone Mountain, GA
Rodney Foster 68

Re: Fwd:

2019-NOV-22-2216Hrs
Thank you Brenda, for sharing. Miles of Smiles... Happy faces, colorful  sweaters and scarves, certainly showed Christmas.
Anna Maria Mora 70

Re: Oil down lime

2019-NOV-22-1739Hrs
Thank you for sharing.  Wonderful
Lily Walker 67

RE: Fwd: Oil down lime

2019-NOV-22-1344Hrs
We had a long awaited oil down lime courtesy of Yvonne Murray.
The meal was finger licking good.
The lime was just as enjoyable.
Thank you Yvonne. Picture #2 - Joyce Jordan-Medina, Barbara Verhoeven-Mendez, Kay Thomas-Cyrus, Yvonne Murray,  Brenda Wilson-Walters
Picture #4 - Theresa James, Winsley Belille, Brenda Alexander-Perez, Florence Harvey-Sorias








Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

Re: Fw: Mausica Get Together

2019-NOV-22-0752Hrs
So far Jenny Jackson and myself are hoping to b there. Dont know who else. She might already told you. When and how to pay?
Angela Jarvis 73

Re: Fw: Mausica Get Together

2019-NOV-22-0241Hrs
I will be there once I am in town and as far as I know I will. My mouth is watering already.Warm regards,Hazel
Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

RE: Fw: Mausica Get Together

2019-NOV-21-1118Hrs
From: Carol Brown <>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 4:06 PM
To: Howard Spencer <>
Subject: Mausica Get Together

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 All  Mausicans,  Friends,  Family  and  Associates.

'Tis the Season to be MERRY with family and friends;
SO
Lets Get Together
on 
Saturday December 07
at
The Aquatic Centre
Couva 
from 3:00 p.m.


Cost:  $175.00

Includes :     All drinks
                     Meal  -  Cold Plates of Turkey and Ham
                                          Cranberry Sauce and Chow Chow
                                          Stewed Pigeon Peas
                                          Vege Rice
                                           Scalloped Potatoes
                                           Mini Pastelles
                                           Festive Salad
                                           Baked Chicken or Fish
                                           
                                           Fruit Cake or Cheese Cake
                                           Ice Cream
                                           
                                           Sorrel       Ginger Beer

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                                     Music  For  So

Please let us know if you are attending by November 30 so that we can make the necessary Catering arrangements.

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                                       and REMEMBER

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Howard Spencer 74

RE: Fwd:

2019-NOV-20-2328Hrs
Hi Errol,Please include this in the Mausica blog
Christmas dinner in Toronto.ThanksBrenda"and this too will pass"





Brenda Alexander-Perez 65