RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-APR-11-0819Hrs

Mausican brothers and sisters

Today, April 10, 2011 ,  I completed a 5k walk in about one hour. MY first attempt at anything like that.  I was 7th out of 7 walkers and was motivated by the promise of a T shirt for completing the course!...  a souvenir related to the  scientific conference held  earlier in the week to contemplate inter alia the 15 year story of our ongoing volcanic eruption.  July 18 2011 will mark the 16th anniversary ... how time flies! We used to think it would all be over in a very short while.   The conference was a great success and was attended by scientists from all over the world, some visiting the island for the first time.

In the news this morning I heard that the No 1 walker made it in 42 mins 8sec... so this senior did well. There were about 15 runners and the winner got in at 22 mins  approx.. I came away with a souvenir pen.... apparently the shirt was just bait for which I fell, but I confess that when I was tempted to throw in the towel it was the shirt that kept me going!

Some people funny eh?   My motto   THE VIRTUE LIES IN THE STRUGGLE, NOT THE PRIZE   MY mantra during the challenging parts of the walk  THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH AND MY SALVATION    Best wishes, Pat

Pat Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-APR-08-0835Hrs
Hi Pat,
As reagads North Mausicans who are Music Festival fans the first name coming to me is Desmond Waithe.
Felix Edinborough

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-APR-07-2358Hrs
Hi Feizal,
Replace -net with .net
Errol Lashley

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-APR-07-2349Hrs

Hey Erroll!

I do want to contact Dr Raymond Noel as I did see his email as stated on the Blog!! However,it is incomplete--please verify & send me the correct email address!

Thanks a million

Feizal Mohammed

RE: Raymond Noel

2011-APR-01-1644Hrs

Errol,

Please add to your list  Dr.Raymond Noel. He is now the AIDs expert in Tobago. His address is rnoelmd@bellsouth-net. Thanks

George Bobb

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-APR-01-0631Hrs

Errol, is was nice  seeing you again after so long a time. The  small lime , Phil,you and I, reminisced old times at Mayfair Mansion. Whenever you are coming  again give us some advanced notice so we  can  structure a more  robust lime.  Alan  Clovis wants to join the network. His  address is allanclovis1@gmail.com . Stay up  and don't let a soul re-arrange you

George Bobb

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-31-2331Hrs
To Elaine,
Happy birthday.Hope you will celebrate for 1 month. You look like a grand lady.
God bless.
Barbara Mellowes

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-31-2240Hrs

Hi fellow Mausicans

All I know is that I was at the 25th Anniversary Reunion... was it Ansel Wyatt who supplied Music?

Passing the torch... so beautifully captured and released to us by Aunty Daph.  Thanks for sharing Rodney ( I thought you were just teasing us at first!)

She is a true gem.

Thanks Errol for sharing Linda's photos with us... so beautiful, and as I have experienced her since our first meeting at the Tobago reunion, it comes from within.   Love and blessings, Pat

I would like to be in contact with Mausicans residing in North Trinidad who are SERIOUS Music Festival fans... trying to set something up for 2012

Pat Ryan

RE: Passing The Torch

2011-MAR-31

Hi Rodney,

No attachment.  I guess you fell asleep.

Errol

Re: Passing The Torch

Hello Errol,

It look so , boy.

I'll ask Marjorie to send it  from her laptop.

Rodney

RE: Passing The Torch

Hello Errol,

Here it is.

Rodney

”WHAT DOES PASSING THE TORCH MEAN TO ME?

PASSING THE TORCH implies that we are light-bearers and that we must not only “let our light shine before me”.  We have a duty to transmit light, to shed light wherever we go, and to pass it on.

Pass it on so that others, especially future generations may see their way, back in time and into the future.

Pass it on so that others may not lose their way, nor lose their focus.

It also implies that life is a journey, a race that we have to run, but that we cannot run forever.  One day, one day we must finish our race and our course, we must let it go and Let God take over.  We must pass on to our successors the best that we have received, our light, our spark, and we must pass it on while it is hot, vital, vibrant, radiant, and not when it is cold and soggy.

It also implies personal hand to hand, face to face encounter, contact, interfacing. Flesh must touch flesh when we are passing on our legacy.

What are some of the best things we must pass on and how?   Among the things to be passed on are our faith, our values, the things that make us tick, our spirit.

We do this by the way we live, by our contact with others, living not to ourselves nor for ourselves, but communicating, interfacing, interceding for others so that on departing, we shall leave “footprints in the sands of time”.

After departing, others will do things “in remembrance of us”

The Jews have understood extremely well what it means to pass the torch.

They have understood and practiced to a fine degree home education and training, they have realized that it is a sacred, parental privilege and duty to teach their children their faith, their salvation history.  If you have any doubts about the secret of Jewish persistence and intellectual ascendancy, read (Deuteronomy 11 verses 19-21, 25, and Psalm 78 verses 1-8).

When and how we teach – around the dining table, around the wash tub  -  that’s where my mom taught me to sing many of the hymns  I still know by heart, hymns that gave me sound theology in verse.

Where else and where else – as you plait and braid the children’s hair – you instill virtues of patience, long-suffering, kindness,  beauty.  In the parang band, grandpa passes on to the grandson the love of music, the art of playing instruments, the practice of visiting and home hospitality and the theology of the incarnation, the Virgin birth, the simple caring family man- Joseph.

Yes, pass it on we must.  What we do not pass on we can’t take with us when we leave this world.  To pass on the torch is to invest in succession planning.

Daphne  G.  Cuffie.”

Rodney Foster

RE: Passing The Torch

2011-MAR-31-0058Hrs

My Dear Mausicans,

Twelve years ago,  I asked Mrs. Cuffie to respond to the question, "What does passing the torch mean to me?" I intend to include her response in my third book entitled "Passing The Torch".

Mrs. Cuffie replied promptly with the attached gem which I am happy to share with you because I eh know wen ah go finish writing dis book.

As a matter of fact, if yuh want tuh  get your response included in meh book, just send a succinct reply, 120 words or less.

Aye, Felix and Finbar, Pierrot Grenades, yuh hear big word.  Ah want allyuh tuh spell dat word at de Reunion.

By de way, I was dey in 1988 at Valsayn Teachers College. Yuh remember wen dey lose current. Dat was de year wen T&TEC use tuh have plenty "brown out".

Sweet, sweet TNT

Oh, how ah love up meh country.

Aye Marj, look at de time, nah. Is 12.54 am.

Allyuh, ah gorn.

As usual,

Rodney Foster

RE: past pupil

2011-MAR-28-2023Hrs
Hello,
I am interested in receiving information on mausica and the happenes. Info can be sent to this address.
Thanks
Kenneth Braveboy 67

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-26-1531Hrs
Hi Errol
Re accommodation at the Long Island Marriot.
Please include my name on the list.
Alisford Phillips.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-26-1508Hrs

The first reunon at Valsayn Teachers' College was the 25th anniversary celebration so it was held in 1988.

Felix Edinborough

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-26-0455Hrs

Rodney, yuh miss one…..the first (very emotional) was held at Valsayn Teachers College and this spawned the others. I want to endorse all Rodney’s reasons for attending the reunions.

I have attended and enjoyed all of them. It is a time for rejuvenation of the spirit and meeting new folks all the time…..meeting brothers and sisters you forgot existed…The forgetting thing serious these days…..Pat (Monserrat), I hope yuh remember me this time…We first met at the Valsayn Reunion (don’t ask what year).

…….looking forward to seeing ya all in July

Errol, keep up the good work.

finbar

'take time to laugh for it is the  music of the soul....'

Finbar Ryan

RE: Big Apple Mausica Reunion 2011

2011-Mar-25-0537Hrs

Dear Fellowmembers,

Greetings........Helloooooooo.......Hear ye! Hear ye!.....  The Reunion is still on, people!!

The Planning Committee is hoping to receive an "avalanche" of responses in the coming weeks.

Pioneers, we were hoping that you would set the pace here , especially if we wish to keep this Reunion affair going!   Whatshappening?

If you are interested in accommodation at the Long Island Marriott, we are in the process of acquiring a group rate with the hotel but we must secure at least 10 bookings. So far , we have only 3 requests. I will forward a group code as soon as this is acquired.

Members have been asking if all the money should be paid at once. We are willing to work with everyone so we would be happy if you send in the registration fee and indicate on page 3, the events in which you wish to participate. In so doing, we would have a clearer indication when making reservations.

We are working relentlessly to have a great Reunion but we need your cooperation.

Thanks to those who have sent in their payments. We assure you of a super duper time in New York.

Take "advantage" of this stage!!!!

With warm wishes,

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

Re: Your album has been shared

2011-Mar-24-1924Hrs

Thank you for sharing your KODAK Gallery album!Here is a copy of the email that was sent with the album.

If you can't see the pictures in this email, click here to see it in a web browser: http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=7827464830105%3A2077499767&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer

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RE:

2011-MAR-23-0746Hrs

Hello Errol,

Hope you had a good time in TNT

A.s usual ,

Rodney

My Fellow Mausiccans.

There is still time to register to attend the 2011 Reunion in New York. If yuh use  tuh enjoy formal dinners and dem big fete we use tuh have in Mausica, den yuh would have ah real good time at de Reunion.

Marjorie and I have been attending since de first one in 2003 at De Center of Excellence, Jack’s place. Joey Lewis and Alisford had de place jumping . Then followed Toronto in 2005, Tobago in 2007 and Grenada in 2009. Each one was great.

Here are some reasons why I attend the reunions:

1. I t like ah big family reunion.

2. Ah big Thanksgiving.

3. Ah time tuh hug and kiss yuh pardnahs.

4. Ah time tuh meet and greet other members of the Mausica family.

5. Ah time tuh reminisce and give thanks to those who had de vision tuh create Mausica.

I’ll stop at #5 today. I encourage those who have attended any Mausica reunion to add their fond memories to the list.

Let’s keep the list going until July.

Looking forward to seeing you in New York.

As usual,

Rodney

Rodney Foster

RE:

2011-MAR-20-1016Hrs

Book the Megabus immediately to get the $12. fare each way.

Go to : www.megabus.com

July 25 Monday Leave TO @ 7pm Arr. NYC 5:45am Tue July 26  $12.

July 30 Sat.     Leave NYC @ 7:20 Arr. TO @ 5:30am Sun. July 31 $12.

The bus leaves from Bay street terminal and usually arrives 2 hours late in NYC.  There is a later bus, but that will put us in the heart NYC during the busy work day.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

Brenda Alexander-Perez

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-17-1020Hrs

Hello Errol,

I want to encourage my fellow Mausicans who will be attending  Reunion 2011 and who have a product or service that they would like to inform attendees about to contact me or Buzzie.

I suggested that we have a Networking Center and the committee agreed.

Therefore, Mausican entrepreneurs let's take advantage of this opportunity to promote our businesses.

In Grenada, I met Felix Edinborough, Anna Maria  Mora and Farida Chapman who volunteered their services and talents to my book signing at NALIS. The event was great.

On another topic, registration time was extended so there is still time to join the lime. Once you attend a reunion, you wouldn't want  to miss the next one. Dat NY group could throw ah good fete.

DJ Scobie could real jam. Ah hope Alisford walking wit a few Mausica standards: Walk Away from Love and Guantanamera and some Joey hits. Cassanova and Ancil too.! Fellas ah need some help. Plenty woman tuh dance wit. By de way, is on ah university campus wit dorms an ting so perhaps if yuh lucky yuh might get ah chance tuh play some "chess". Red Guards, Glory Guys come leh we fete .

As usual,

Rodney Foster

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-17-1020Hrs

Hello Errol,

I want to encourage my fellow Mausicans who will be attending  Reunion 2011 and who have a product or service that they would like to inform attendees about to contact me or Buzzie.

I suggested that we have a Networking Center and the committee agreed.

Therefore, Mausican entrepreneurs let's take advantage of this opportunity to promote our businesses.

In Grenada, I met Felix Edinborough, Anna Maria  Mora and Farida Chapman who volunteered their services and talents to my book signing at NALIS. The event was great.

On another topic, registration time was extended so there is still time to join the lime. Once you attend a reunion, you wouldn't want  to miss the next one. Dat NY group could throw ah good fete.

DJ Scobie could real jam. Ah hope Alisford walking wit a few Mausica standards: Walk Away from Love and Guantanamera and some Joey hits. Cassanova and Ancil too.! Fellas ah need some help. Plenty woman tuh dance wit. By de way, is on ah university campus wit dorms an ting so perhaps if yuh lucky yuh might get ah chance tuh play some "chess". Red Guards, Glory Guys come leh we fete .

As usual,

Rodney Foster

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-17-0518Hrs

Hi Errol,

I am interested in finding 10 persons who would like to stay at the Marriot for the Reunion. The cost is $149.00 if there are 10 persons. Otherwise it's $249.00. Interested persons contact Buzzie ASAP. Time is runniug out. Thanks.

Barbara Mellowes.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-13-0217Hrs

Thanks to Euline.  I did mean Ken Smith.  Where on earth did I get Ken Phillips from?  I guess this confirms my concern.

Thanks again.

Lionel Henry

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-12-1453Hrs

Hi Mausicans,

There is a Ken Phillips, a Tobagonian, he is alive and ,well but I cannot remember his year group.

He will be offended if hears this.

Linda Dick

RE: megabus

2011-MAR-12-1005Hrs

Just checked for fares, but the current schedule goes up to July 12.  Will keep checking.  The most convenient departure time seems to be 8:30pm, arriving in NYC around 5:30am. I believe there is a later bus as well.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: Mini reunion

2011-MAR-09-2310Hrs

Front row left to right   Kay's sister Joy, Carol Reveillac,  Maureen Matthew - Warner
2nd row  Neville Ferguson,Menen walker Briggs, Kay Weekes Forde, Felix Edinborough Janice Walker, Yallery Arthur
3rd row, Penny Gumbs, Conrad Thomas,Jack Warner, Errol lashley, Terry Walker

Maureen Warner

Front row left to right   Kay's sister Joy, Carol Reveillac,  Maureen Matthew - Warner

2nd row  Neville Ferguson,Menen walker Briggs, Kay Weekes Forde, Felix Edinborough Janice Walker, Yallery Arthur

3rd row, Penny Gumbs, Conrad Thomas,Jack Warner, Errol lashley, Terry Walker

RE: Change of email address

2011-MAR-09-1304Hrs

Hi all!! It seems as though my email address has been compromised-for now,please use this address until I get my former one"culyboy@hotmail.com" back in order--still working on it!

Thanks

Feizal Mohammed

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-MAR-03-2213Hrs

Hi Errol, good to hear from you my brother and to be included on your list. I seldom checked this address in the past and am at dales@tstt.net.tt every day, but having checked tonight I now have reason to and will check on a daily basis. I'm 72-74 and am not in touch with my contemporaries, so do welcome this opportunity to get to know the Mausica family a little better. I look forward to receiving your newsletters and will provide such info as may come to my attention. Best wishes,

Dale Scobie. 

RE: Ken's Death

2011-MAR-03-1837Hrs

Dear Errol,

I noticed that Lionel Henry was asking for a confirmation  on the death of one Ken Phillips but I think he made an error. The guy who died is Kent Smith; I do not recall a Ken Phillips in our year group.

Euline Fox-Peters 70-72.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-25-1009Hrs

Hi Errol,

How are you?  Thanks for all the info etc. via email.  I'm not sure how many people are going from the Toronto area to the Big Apple reunion and what is the planned means of communication from Toronto to NY. However, I've been informed that Mega Bus who partners with Coach USA has a coach that goes to NY daily from Toronto.  It's comfortable and reliable.  As well, the fares range from $1 to $16 one way.  Sounds impossible, especially in light of the rediculous fares by plane.  Interested parties could either phone 1-877-462-6342 or check the web site: MegaBus.com for more info.  The earlier we book the cheaper it would be.

Take care.  Inspite of the snow today, spring is coming.

All the best,

Magnell Williams Robinson

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-25-0702Hrs

Fellow Mausicans Greetings to yrs. 76-78 and others, I will be in Trini for the canival MAR 02 - 17. My contact while I am in GRANDEE 668 2602 AND EMAIL. Ah playing with Starliff Carnival Momday meh section is GLITZ. Ah also plan to visit the CUFF with ah couple folks. Rodney send the Cuff ph. no.-- thank you.  Ah leaving you in charge of Atlanta so hold it down till ah come back. Efebo gtve me ah check. To all Mausica Massive have a safe and blessed carnival.

This is the 76-78 battle cry " WE WERE DRUNK LAST NIGHT WE WERE DRUNK THE NIGHT BEFORE AND IF WE DRINK AGAIN TONIGHT WE DRUNK FOR EVER MORE AND THAT'S THE REASON WHY WE MAUSICANS NEVER DIE BECAUSE THE YOUNG ONES BORN BEFORE THE OLD ONES DIE"

ALAN P. SIMPSON

Extension of Registrati​on deadline

2011-FEB-19-1829Hrs
Fellow Mausicans,

Hellooooooooooo.. Can you hear me?  Hear ye!!! Hear ye!!!  Surprise, Surprise!!

The Planning Committee is happy to announce that the Registration deadline of February 15th for the Big Apple Mausica Reunion 2011 has been extended to April 16th 2011.

Thank you to all those members who have already registered. I know that there are many who indicated their interest in joining us, so we await their payments.

We have received payments through registered mail, Moneygram,  Western Union, Paypal, FedEx.. You are free to choose which method is convenient for you.

We are working diligently to  make this Reunion quite a success. Do let us hear from you, if you plan to attend. You now have another 8 weeks to let us know of your plans.

Warm wishes ,

Planning Committee.

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

RE: Elmer

2011-FEB-18-1403Hrs

His funeral was in T&T, I think at Agape Ministries (not sure) but I don't know where he died. I just read it on the obituary column of the Express newspaper.

Euline Fox-Peters

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-18-0405Hrs

Hi Errol,

Master Sookan, the Boss for Maths, just retired at Five Rivers. A great teacher. I don't know the year group from Mausica but many would ..

Merry Carnival Everybody!

Andre Mc Eachnie.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-17-2259Hrs

I also heard that Ken Phillips (70-72) passed.   Could this be confirmed?  New contact. Dale Scobie wishes to be on your mailing list. (Trinidale1@gmail.com)  Thanks

My new email for the records (Lionelhenry@live.com).

Lionel Henry.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-13-1414Hrs

My sympathy to the wife and children of Elmer. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. May he rest in peace, Amen.

I am a bit surprised to hear of Elmer's passing although I know that we all have to pass to the next world. Did he die abroad? Was the funeral in TnT or abroad?

Pat Phelps.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-11-2008Hrs
Rodney and Marjorie,

Thank you so very much for the pictures. Nostalgia flowed freely particularly when I viewed the picture 1796 -  Grell, Stephens and Caton.

The forever-young bevy of ladies...especially my friend 'Miss Mark' looked so great.

Made me sorry I missed the event.

Thanks again.

Blessings

Dr. Merle Baker

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-11-1946Hrs
Hi Errol:

Know but only 2 of ALL those Mausicans -- Farida & Rodney.  Still it's absolutely wonderful connecting with Mausican faces.  Thank U to Rodney for sharing.  & of course, it goes without saying, THANK YOU to U too Errol.

Carol Reveillac

RE: Death

2011-FEB-08-0937Hrs

I read of the death of another Mausican on Sunday's Express newspaper. He is Elmer Cox (1971-73). He was actually buried on Monday February 7th but died on January 28th 2011.

Euline Peters

RE: Big Apple Reunion 2011

2011-FEB-05-1521Hrs
Please post ASAP..Thanks.

My FellowMausicans,

In response to requests regarding the accommodation, we have been informed by Hofstra University that they can arrange for individuals who wish to come earlier and leave later. Cost will be based on the number of nughts facility is used.

In addition, Hofstra will have staff available for those who arrive as early as 6 am. We must inform them in advance if anyone plans to arrive earlier than 9am.

There are ten more days to the deadline, February .14th. The responses are slow in coming in. Just to let you know that a registered letter from Trinidad takes roughly eleven days to get here.

Please, Mausicans, lets be serious about this REUNION. We,on the Planning Committee, must make commitments and we are at a standstill without your commitment.

Hoping to receive an avalanche of commitments after this email...

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

RE: Reunion

2011-FEB-04-1035Hrs
Dear Errol

Please inform the committee that I have changed my mind. Earlier I indicated  that I would be attending 2011 reunion but I've just returned from New York and I would not return for summer.

Euline Fox-Peters (70-72)

RE: limers

2011-FEB-02-2348Hrs
Hello  my fellow Mausicans,
Attached are some of the limers at my impromptu lime on JANUARY 9th
Felix, next time I won't forget. Enjoy the weekend.
As Usual,
Rodney Foster

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-FEB-01-0114Hrs
Hello  Errol
Please share these thoughts
Rodney (narrator) and Marjorie (typist)

MUSTS

There are several “Musts” I must do whenever I visit  Sweet TNT:  kiss up meh mudder and  other family members, visit   Tunapuna Market and buy pork and  beef from Pa Liverpool  and his two sons,  drink plenty  coconut water and suck mango,  buy black pudding for meh wife, Marjorie,  buy doubles from de “Dancin  Doubles Man”,  attend church at St Mary’s  Anglican  Church  in Tacarigua  and either call or visit  Mrs. Cuffie.

By far, one of de most exciting musts is ah visit with Mr.  Williams  de Warden ,  Fitzie.     At 90 plus,   Mr.  Williams remains one of   the  most  influential and  amazing   people in my life.  He is a storehouse of knowledge   which he is willing to   share  in his modest style.  During my last visit,  he informed me that he attended QRC  and was also the youngest students to enter Government Teacher’s College in POS.   He also knew Sir Ellis Clarke  who attended St Mary’s College  and rode a racing  bike  to school.   Mr.  Williams   thinks that a fitting tribute to  Sir Ellis Clarke would be a sculpture of a young man riding  a racing bike.   The caption should read  “The Boy Who Became President.”

Mausicans,  there are several opportunities available  in Trinidad and Tobago.   Recording the memories of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most  brilliant  educators  is one of them.  Therefore, my friends,  let’s  visit the Warden armed with all the modern recording devices.     It will be time well spent.

Aye,  Marjorie, talkin  bout time,  look what time it is – one o’clock -.  Time tuh sleep.  Leave de rest fuh. next time.

Rodney Foster

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-31-2037Hrs
Hi Errol,

Greetings to you and the Mausica family.  Best wishes for good health, peace and security in 2011 to all.  As a past member of the staff at the United Nations International School in New York I have been informed that there are teaching, administrative and positions for principals at the school.  Anyone who is still practicing and is interested could email me as soon as possible so that I could provide contact information.  

Gwyneth Lee Sing-Branford

RE: Payments for Big Apple Reunion

2011-JAN-28-1008Hrs
Hi Errol

I just got off the phone with an agent from Pay Pal and I was assured that sending cash from Any where in the world (Trinidad & Tobago) from an account linked to a bank account is Free.

It is free and simple to open a Pay Pal account. Link it to your bank account and be sure to send the money as personal  (NOT Purchase )

Live long and prosper, Terry

Terrance Walker

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-28-0636Hrs

Hi Mausicans

I continue to be impresses by the level of dedication and timely updates from the Reunion 2011 committee.   It is no easy task and big " big up" to all concerned.

Irmine and Barbara, thanks for your response to my last blog entry... it would take a book to share what Fyzabad Intermediate gave to Trinidad.  I paraphrase as I recall Eric Williams who said that the future of the country is in the children's school bags.

Since last October, beginning with the death of Alphonsus ARROIW Cassell, Montserrat has experienced a "season" of high profile funerals:  Joseph Meade, Former Speaker of our Legislature,  John Alfred Osborne, longest serving Parliamentarian and Chief Minister over a long, though not continuous, period.  He had retired from politics before his death. Yester day, Noel Dadda Tuitt, also a former Parlimentarian, was laid to rest, and on Monday last,  James "Rapier" Meade who was " the slowest taxi/ minibus driver on the island"  received his last farewell.  I could not help thinking that it was fitting that he should experience someone else's slow driving as he was taken to the cemetery. I learnt so much about him in church that day... he was truly a man of great worth who filled many roles in his lifetime.

Montserratians abroad have also died and we always know because the funeral notices are sent to our local radio... they tune in too on www.zjb.gov.ms to keep up with what is happening here.   This island is such an amazingly wonderful place!  ps It is not unusual for those abroad to have their say from a distance whenever we have a phone in panel discussion!   Bye for now.

Pat Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-27-2041Hrs
Rodney, all yuh never invite mih to dat lime...
Felix Edinborough

Re: Gettting back on track with my new e address

2011-JAN-27-1443Hrs
Hi Errol,

Greetings, and hoping all is well with you.  I've lost previous info on the reunion.  I want to attend. would you mind re-sending, as I'll need acomodation.  I also I'm missing hearing from the crew.

Thanks

Pat (Gill) Robbins

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-26-2325Hrs
Hello Errol,
Attached are  photos of our lime and celebration with Mrs. Cuffie on her Birthday on January 6th, 2011.
Taken by Rodney and Marjorie.
Rodney Foster

RE: NEWS from the Big Apple Reunion 2011

2011-JAN-25-0244Hrs

Errol, please publish ASAP. Thank you.

Hello Everyone,

We have  just received some new information that will prevent us from using the Grad Dorm for our Housing Accommodation in the Big Apple Reunion. Hofstra is turning the Dorm over to the Medical School for their first enrollment class.

Our apologies for the inconvenience. The Suite style  and Tower Housing are still available to us. We do recommend the Suite style accommodation.

Attached you will find the info regarding our Housing Accommodation that was sent out to you  in November last year.

For those who have already paid for the Grad Dorm accommodation, I will wait for your proposal.

For those people who are familiar with PAYPAL, a form of transfering money, I just want to let you know that it is okay to use this format if you so choose.

(a) It is free  (b) it must be transferred from your bank account (not a credit card) (c) It should be marked "personal" and NOT "purchase". (d) all u need is my email address.

Best regards,

Bernice "Buzzie" Tarradath

For The Planning Committee

HOUSING ACCOMMODATION

FOR

MAUSICA BIG APPLE REUNION 2011

We are pleased to inform you that negotiations for hosting our BIG APPLE REUNION 2011 have begun with Hofstra University. This campus is conveniently located in Hempstead, Long Island and is close to the major international airports and just 40 minutes outside of New York City.   The following information is intended as an early guide towards your financial planning.  It must be remembered that these are Residence Hall facilities for Students.

Hofstra University has offered us three types of housing facilities:

(1)  SUITE STYLE HOUSING: (semi-private bathrooms)

Double Occupancy: US $43.00 per person, per night

Single Occupancy:   US $53.00 per person, per night

The suite style housing consists of a two–story complex made up of units. Each unit consists of two adjoining rooms with a total of four (4) single beds per unit. There are 10 units in each complex.  Each unit will share one bathroom.

(2) TOWER HOUSING: (communal bathrooms)

Double Occupancy:  US $35.00 per person, per night.

Single Occupancy:    US $45.00 per person, per night.

All members should add a fee of $10.00 for linen packets: 1blanket, 1pillow, 1 pillow case, 2 sheets and two towels.

Tower housing is a 13- floor complex which can house the entire group.

Communal style bathrooms consist of

4 showers, 6 sinks, 4 toilets.

There are two communal bathrooms on each floor.

Single rooms and double rooms are available in this complex.

(3) GRADUATE RESIDENCE HALL

Double Occupancy: US $60.00 per person, per night.

Single Occupancy:   US $70.00 per person, per night.

Linen is included.

The Graduate housing is a 5-story residential facility consisting of apartment/suite style living. Each suite has multiple bedrooms with shared common spaces: kitchenette and bathroom. This facility houses both single and double bedrooms with 3 basic suite types: 4 bedroom suites, 3 bedroom suites and 2 bedroom suites.

The link below has visuals for your review:

Hhp://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/studentServices/ResLife/reslif_panoramas_grad.html

We do encourage members to opt for our housing accommodation, even though we are aware that most people have relatives in Brooklyn. It helps to preserve the idea of “reunion” and to relive the “hostel” days of yesteryear! We hope to provide transportation to our scheduled activities in Manhattan and the surrounding areas.

We also want to give you additional information regarding hotels or guest houses within proximity to Hofstra University with varying rates for those who might be interested. Rooms can accommodate 2 to 3 persons.

The following are:

(a) Coliseum Motor Inn, East Meadow; Group Rate $100 per night, taxes included.

Tel# 516-794-2100

(b) Red Roof Inn, Westbury; Group rate $135 per night. Tel # 516-794-2555.

©   La Quinta, Garden City; Group rate $159. per night.  Tel #

(d) Long Island Marriot; $164 per night Tel # 516-794-3800

Hope this information would be helpful in your choice of housing accommodation.

Please email your questions and concerns to Buzziett@aol.com.

Warm wishes,

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

RE: poems

2011-JAN-22-1533Hrs
Hi Pat,

It's good to find out how much you enjoyed the reciting. I continued that system down to my last days as a teacher. Commiting words to memory is a great brain stimulator. A few years ago at a tea party a prize was offered to any of the party goers who was brave enough to sing or recite. I grasped the opportunity to recite The Glove and The Lions and got the prize. My children did not learn poems at school, but they studied them.I've been a judge at choral speaking competitions for the past few years. It was a pleasure doing so. Hope these competitions continue.

Barbara Mellowes

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-21-2140Hrs

This is specifically for Pat Allum.  The good old days of Fyzabad Inter.  Memories galore.  Under Ms Wordsworth in Standard Three we had to dramatize 'The Sands o' Dee.'

'O Mary, go and call the cattle home, and call the cattle home, and call the cattle home across the sands of dee'.

The western wind was wild and dank with foam, and all alone went she. .......

I think the class was Choral Speaking.  In retrospect, what a wonderful preparation for public speaking  for your posture and enunciation had to be perfect.

I saw Ms Telemaque at a Christmas luncheon last December. As stately and articulate as ever.  And would you believe, the same hair style.  Only this time the hair is grey.

Best Regards

Irmin G. Lewis-McKenzie

In the time of your life ....... LIVE!

Live your dream and wear your passion

Irmine McKenzie

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-21-1549Hrs

Really sorry that I missed d lime, but ah had to get away from T & T for a bit and this is d only time dat ah could do dat. Ah gettin' away fuh sure in July doh. Nutten eh go stop mih.  Ridney how d wedder treatin u.  Is a good ting yuh come home aldough it was rainy an windy, but it was warm. It cole for me some of dese nights., We gettin some cole breeze comin from somewhere. Bt home is home.  We go talk again soon.

Anna Maria Mora

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-17-2220Hrs
Hello Errol,

I may have forgotten to include the attachment in last week's email.

I have some photos to send when Marjorie returns from TNT on Jan 23rd.

Rodney

My Fellow Mausicans,

Happy New Year

Marj and I had a blessed and enjoyable Christmas Season in sweet TNT.

The laughter, fun and good food and drinks were indescribable.  In Trini parlance, we had ah real good time.

Meh pardner, Efebo, couldn’t find de Cuban rum he bring back so he introduce meh tuh Angostura’s Single Barrel rum. It was ah pleasure meeting dat rum . On de rocks or straight, dat rum is ah winner.

By de way, doh wait tuh buy it at de airport wen yuh leaving. At $80. TT, it selling out fast.

Another highlight of my stay in TNT was visiting Mrs. Cuffie on her birthday, Jan 6th.

Angela Cato Ifill pass and pick up me and Marjorie.  She also bring ah few julie and starch mango. Dey was sweet.

On arriving at De Cuff, we met  Barbara Walker Davis. Gwen Williams joined us ah little later. Boy, ah start tuh sing Sweetman Doray like how Elmo use tuh sing it.. De Cuff an de girls join in. It was vintage Mausica.. Barbara had copies of de program from de 2003 reunion with de words for La Porrinden,  Boca Chimes, Departure, Lead Kindly Light and Oh Betina. Yuh shoulda hear Daphne singing from memory while we reading from de program.  It was a wonderful time.

On Sunday de 9th, ah had ah lil lime in Dinsley. It was ah mini Mausica reunion. Ah cyar wait fuh New York.. Present were Lynnette Thompson, Farida Chapman, Lloyd Brown, Leslie Greenidge, Carl Caton, Andre Stephens, Clive Grell and Anthony Dalton Taitt..

Clive and his wife, Mary,  catered de food: dalphoorie, buss-up shut, pumpkin, mango, bodi and  curry chicken. De lime was great.

Next time yuh go down and yuh want any kind ah catering, just call Clive and Mary. Tell dem I refer yuh. Yuh go get ah discount an tasty, finger-licking food.

Dats all fuh now. More details and photos next time.

Rodney Foster

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-15-1611Hrs

Wow!  people were really blogging last week!  My sisters Emily and Greta are visiting and we have been reminiscing about Primary school days at Fyzabad Inter ( Irmine Mc kenzie take note) Those were the days when we had to read aloud and recite a poem for 50 marks each at end of term exams...  Performances I enjoyed in particluar were Alston Salandy who wowed us with a poem featuring ayoung soldier bringing news to Napoleon... dramatic and full of action, and the soft voiced Marjorie Harris who recited Wordsworth's To a butterfly... can't remember what I did!  can't have been as memorable!

We went on to discuss and Google  The Glove and the LIons, Sands of Dee, The beggar maid and Lord Ullin's daughter... great fun declaiming them to boot.  That school was a most memorable part of my life, along with MTC of course. All the best to everyone for 2011.

Pat Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-14-1730Hrs
Hi Errol
Hello Errol,
Happy New Year to you and the entire Mausica Family.
Have a FANTASMAGORICAL  new year !
Regards
Junior Howell '64-'66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-13-0843Hrs
Hello Errol,
Happy New Year to you and the entire Mausica Family.
As usual,
Rodney Foster

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-08-0151Hrs

Thank you Dennis Ramlal for your updated obituary list. Your information will help us to compile a complete obituary list for the Big Apple Reunion. I have made a note of it and will pleasantly anticipate more info from you on that topic.

Buzzie

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

RE: Big Apple Reunion 2011

2011-JAN-08-0125Hrs
Hi Errol,
First, a belated expression of thanks  for my birthday greetings. It was appreciated. Happy New Year to you. Thank you for connecting your mind and heart to support this great cause of uniting the Mausica family. You did not stand on the sidelines; it captured your passion and you followed your heart. We, the Mausicans, are filled with gratitude and continue to thank you for volunteering your time.
Its 2011, and we have just six months of planning for the Big Apple Reunion. Could you please publish the Registration and Schedule of Activities forms once again.
Following is a letter to my Mausica Family:
My dear Mausicans,
HAPPY NEW YEAR  to you and your family. I wish you all continued blessings, good health and prosperity. I hope you will continue to distill your energy and focus all your effort on whatever is your passion. Good luck to all.
I am attaching the Registration and Schedule of Activities forms once again to all members who  intend to join us at the Big Apple Reunion 2011.
For those who have specified their need for Housing Accommodation, following are the new rates for 2011:
Room Type    Single/Double (rates are per person/per day)
Towers       $46/$36
Suite Style  $54/$44
Grad Dorm    $73/$63.
Members, please remember to keep the deadline in mind, as we need to make reservations and deposits way ahead in advance of our scheduled events.
Permit me to announce that Terrence Walker (63-65) is the first member to respond to the Big Apple Reunion (paid in full)!! Thanks to our Canadian Chapter members (Brenda, Kay. Irma, Magnell, Barbara) for their deposits. Incentives!! incentives!!!
Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada..Mausicans wherever you are...CAN ..YOU...HEAR..ME....? We look forward to hear from you soon.
Buzzie for
The Planning Committee

MAUSICA BIG APPLE REUNION 2011
JULY 26-29th 2011
Registration Form
Name: ___________________________  Yr graduated (___________)
Address: ___________________________________________________
Tel. # Area Code ___________________  Email ________________
Name of others accompanying you: __________________ (Mausican? ______________)
                                 __________________ (Mausican? ______________)
                                 __________________ (Mausican? ______________)
A non-refundable deposit of US $80. per person is required to register for the Big Apple Reunion in July 2011. This sum will be used to offset the cost of Hospitality, Registration and Welcome, Cocktails, Souvenirs. (Location :  Plaza Room, Hofstra University).
Registration Fee  US $80.  (All participants)
Gala Dinner       US $75.  (All participants)
For those people who have specified their need for Housing Accommodation please choose from the following. (All quotes are in US dollars.)
Please bear in mind that these quotes are the rates for 2010 and we expect an increase of  $2 - $3.  per night  for the 2011 rates.
Type             Per Night, Per Person  No. of Nights  Linen  TOTAL
Tower  (Single)  $45.                   x 4            $10.   $190.
Tower  (Double)  $35.                   x 4            $10.   $150.
Suite  (S)       $53.                   x 4            $10.   $222
Suite  (D)       $43.                   x 4            $10.   $182.
Grad Dorm (S)    $70.                   x 4                   $280.
Grad dorm (D)    $60                    x 4                   $240.
For those who have opted for Housing accommodation, please use the rates for 2010  and factor this amount into your payment in Table 2 (page 3) by 2/15/2011.
(1)
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
BIG APPLE REUNION 2011
JULY 26th TO 29th 2011
TUESDAY 26th
Registration/Welcome/Cocktails. All participants
Cost US $80.  (payable in advance)
Plaza Room, Hofsa University Campus
WEDNESDAY 27th
The  All Around Town Tour.
22 places of interest and important neighborhoods around New York City followed by a 75min. Circle Line Harbor Cruise
Cost US $ 50. (payable in advance)
Broadway Theater Show (Matinee)  Name: TBA
Cost US $70. (payable in advance)
THURSDAY 28th
Picnic: Eisenhower Park, Hempstead, NY
Courtesy  Mausica & Friends, New York Chapter.
Evening of Reconnection/Reflections/We Limin’
Contribution towards Michael Dudley Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund (optional)
FRIDAY 29th Free Day
Gala Dinner/Dance in evening Cost US $75.
Please note the Table 2 on page 3, to specify the activities in which you will participate.
(2)
MAUSICA BIG APPLE REUNION 2011 (TABLE 2)
Name: _________________________________ Telephone: ______________________
Email address: ________________________
I understand that the non-refundable Registration Fee of US $ 80.  per person must be paid on or before February 15th , 2011.
TABLE 2: I will participate in the activities marked with an X and will transmit the sum of U.S. $ __________ by  February 15th 2011 for this purpose.
In order to ensure effective execution, the Planning committee is considering a cut-off payment date for optional activities.
DATE            ACTIVITIES                                    WILL PARTICIPATE
Tuesday 26th    Registration/Welcome/Cocktails US $80.        ________________
Wednesday 27th The All Around Town Tour       US $50.        ________________
                Broadway Theater Show          US $70.        ________________
Thursday 28th   Picnic in the Park             Courtesy MTAF  ________________
                Evening of Reconnection/Reflection/We Limin’
                Contribution towards MDDMS Fund
Friday 29th     Gala Dinner/Dance              US $75.
Note:
Checks must be made payable to Bernice Tarradath and sent to:
BERNICE TARRADATH
119-11 202ND STREET,
ST ALBANS, NY 11412
Phone:  718-525-8278 (H) 718 496 4998 (C) Email Buzziett@aol.com to be sent on or before February 15th 2011.
The Planning Committee.
(3)
Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-07-2119Hrs

Hey Mark,

Grande Mark? How are you?  Remember me?  Never knew you were one of us.  Attending the reunion?

Melvina Dick

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-07-2049Hrs

Thank you Dennis for the information about Motilal Gokool-'65 and Lawerence Moore '65 . We were in the same hostel.

Felix Edinborough

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-07-1818Hrs

Hi Errol,

Thanks for all the good work that you are doing.

Happy New Year to you and the Mausica family. Great to see that you are doing your all to keep us together.

Marie-Louise Felice

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-07-1450Hrs
Hi Errol:

Thank you so very much for your continued efforts at keeping Mausica alive.  I am so thrilled to be reading about some of the names from my year body, 76-78.

Mark Sandy , nice to see you join in.  It was so great to connect with Jacqueline Noreiga through the blog.  Blessings, health and prosperity to all.  I agree with Hazel.  I have no pastelle, but sorrel, black cake, ham,  the works but there is no place like home.  For all at home in T&T, don't take it for granted.  Enjoy it to the Max.

Alan...Congratulations and all the best for 2011.

Jen Lynch-Barclay

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-07-0155Hrs

Happy New Year and all the very best to all Mausicans in the year ahead.

Hazel, enjoy the wintry tropical weather and Finbar, it was ever good to chat up with you and the gran at Claudia's Christmas lime. Hope to see you more often at Eddie Hart exercising as much as in 2010.

Gwen

67-69
Gwendoline Williams

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-06-2252Hrs
Errol,

Happy New Year, and thanks again for keeping us informed, you are doing a great job. God Bless. I am saddened to hear that Lennox Ramoutar died this year, he was one of ours 69-71.

I want to wish all Mausicans a happy and suiccessful 2011. Inspite of the challenges  we expect throughout this year let's approach each day with a positive attutude. Keep a smile on your face and make someone happy each day. Have a good one.

Earl Alexander (Alex)'71

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAIL

2011-JAN-05-0926Hrs
Hi Hazel
I hope yuh walk wit some ah the black cake so  I wouldn't have to worry about the singing.
Happy New Year to all
 finbar ryan
'take time to laugh for it is the  music of the soul....'
Finbar Ryan

RE: New year's greetings

2011-JAN-04-1359Hrs
Hi Errol,

May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a prosperous 2011 and hope the re-union in July in NY be a resounding success.I must say I have totally enjoyed being a part of the blog and will support the 'Mausican' family where-ever they reside.

I promised in my last letter to up-date the obituary list -not totally but to niclude Mausicans whom I knew passed on :- Motilal Gokool '65, Lawerence Moore '65, Krishna Oudit '66, Harold Nathai'67, Leslie Bullock '68, Lal Raghoo '68, Sagar Mahabir '76.

Just trying to keep the blog informed

Have a blessed year,

Dennis Ramlal.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2011-JAN-04-1337Hrs

Blessings and respect to you Errol and all Mausicans, particularly the 76-78 gang.  this is Mark Sandy wishing you all many many blessings, good health, success and prosperity in the coming year and decade 2011.

Congrats Alan Simpson on becoming the President of the TNT association for Georgia. Special

Mark Sandy