Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2021-FEB-26

2021-FEB-28-1348Hrs

Hj Rudolph Williams,

I Will check out ttinsider.com . I aways look forward to memries of Mausica.

Blessings to you.

Eileen Pilgrim 1967-1969

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2021-FEB-26

2021-FEB-28-1117Hrs

We sadly announce the death of Kenneth Phillips from Tobago.(69-71 - i think).. He was a deacon of the Catholic Church in Tobago.

Felix Edinborough 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2021-FEB-26

2021-FEB-26-1627Hrs

Thank you for "The mother of all eye openers"! I read, ooing and aahing each story in awe and disbelief. Yes, this is a keeper for sure. Keep them coming folks.

Bernice Stephens 65

RE: Mausica

2021-FEB-22-1114Hrs

Hi folks,

pls visit my site ttinsider.com for an article on mausica which I hope will evoke fond memories for you as it did for me. Keep up the good work on the blog which i always look forward to reading. Blessings to you all.

Rudy Williams 68-70

RE: "YOU DO IT"

2021-FEB-19-0040Hrs

February 18th, 2021.

My Fellow Mausicans,

I love you. Every single one of you.

I just had ah Mausica flash back. Yuh remember dem nights wen we jus stop studying fuh some stressful exam and decide tuh talk plenty sh**, give fatigue, go an reap some oranges from our orchards, go by Fitzie or Harrison for something tuh eat and drink, No Rum Punch. Or better yet go an play some chess, if yuh could find some vacant rooms. Or like meh cousin, Carlston, describe it, "have a midnite snack!" And den go next day and ace de exam.

Frens, ah jus leave some serious work tuh read de Mausica Blog, written two, three years ago. Yuh talk bout therapy.

Aye, hear nah, wen Nature talk, everybody should listen. Very Carefully. You will hear voices urging us "To be something, do something and leave something."

Mr. Williams' words keep haunting me. "You do it." he said during one of our conversations.

One translation is "We do it."

Yes, we Mausicans pledged to "Mold A Nation Through Service."

It warms my heart when my Mausica brethren and sisteren tell the world what we have become, what we are doing and what we are leaving.

Keep up the good work. Wen is de nex virtual lime.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68

RE: No Carnival - Carnival Zoom Lime

2021-FEB-16-1559Hrs

We held our third Zoom lime on Feb. 13, 2021.  These virtual limes were originally organised for the Toronto posse to continue getting together during the pandemic.  We included other Mausicans from other locales and we now have a dedicated group who enjoy the virtual meetings.  

25 people attended the last Zoom meeting which went on for 5 hours.  People came and went at their leisure. Some of us remained for the entire time.  Welcome first timers - Allan, Monty, Farida, Maureen and Yvonne.

Kay's message below sums up the lime.

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

"Hello Everyone,

Thank you all for continuing to find ways for us to get-together during these unusual times.

I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon as it was nostalgic, educational, informative and most of all fun. It is heart-warming seeing everyone.

Special thanks to Farida for her wit and the piece on forgetfulness. Quite appropriate for the gathering.

Thanks to Maurus who supports the youth and young adults through mentorship and scholarships. Ben for her endless drive to educate and uplift.

Thanks to Rick and Conrad, for ensuring that children in Trinidad have computers for their virtual learning, and finding other ways to continue to give.

Thank you Selwyn for highlighting important issues through film and being willing to share long forgotten pictures with us.

Brenda, thank you for the hostel pictures that brought back so many wonderful memories.

With Gratitude & Love

Kay"  Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2021-FEB-12

2021-FEB-14-0913Hrs

Great seeing many Mausica Alumni on Saturday 13th. We chatted, laughed and enjoyed the camaraderie. South Floridians recently sent tablets to Trinidad. That notice was posted in the Newsday newspaper. Rick, Brenda Alexander, Arthur Small and I will continue to receive short stories of Mausicans' achievements. Remember to state the year and hostel. Those of you who have photographs of Mausica events can forward them to Selwyn Jacob. Please also identify who is in the picture and the event. See you all again soon.

Bernice Stephens 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2021-FEB-12

2021-FEB-12-1926Hrs

Just love  reading these blogs from Mausicans before my time. I thought my years were memorable but yours seem to more enjoyable. Two of the best years of my life.

Joan Fulchan 74

RE:

2021-FEB-12-0559Hrs

It is good to see the posting on Clifton De Coteau.

That early photo from sports-day is priceless.

I am trying to work out where it was run. It does not quite look like the ground in the mud behind the homes of Lougheide, Douglass, Romain, Dukhan. 

Maybe an early version of that track?

Should there not have been a rule preventing a first year from winning the hundred?

I did not like reading that Fairhaven was beaten in the relay. Was that allowed in those days? Were the runners who represented Haven allowed back in the hostel?

I share a lament of early days in the country that was published in the Express of February 12. It is a lament. The country was much richer in many ways in the days when Mausica reigned, than it is now.

Shout out to Carlsbury, blessed with a mom who is ageless.

Scratchie

Theodore Lewis 69

RE: Remembering Clifton DeCoteau

2021-FEB-11-2359Hrs

MTC Annual Athletic Meeting - Friday, March 19th, 1965.

First meeting involving both first and second year students.

Winner of the 100 yards - Clifton De Coteau; 2nd Gilmore Stephens; 3rd either Yallery-Arthur or Dudley Dickson.

(Rick, can you confirm)?

At the next assembly I had to explain to Mr Joseph how we allowed a first year student to defeat a second year. I told him that Clifton was pretty fast. He smiled. I’m his mind he was already thinking that Mausica an even stronger relay team to compete with the other teachers’ colleges.

At the same meet, Clifton was anchoring his hostel in the 4x100 relay, and he made up a big lead to nip the Fairhaven anchor at the finish line.

Excitement was in the air. Hey Another first year victory. I still remember the finish. I was running the anchor leg for FairHaven.

If you have additional info or corrections, please send them in to the Blog.

Selwyn Jacob (63-65)

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2021-FEB-05

 My condoences to "Archie" whom I fondly remember spending a year with at th Vila in 1969 with th ever present Garth

Rudolph Williams 70