RE: pics

2012-Mar-09-1910Hrs

These pics were taken during the Paraiso Meeting. We were off to a flying start and in grand style.

You have been sent 20 pictures.

Clare Creese-Woodley

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-09-1017Hrs
Hi Garvin

Blessings to you and thanks for the contribution to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

Also to my mate, Isaac Victor

Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Stay strong brother. My prayers and positive thoughts are with you and your family.

Launcelot Brown  72-74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-09-1016Hrs
Errol,

Mausica Weekly Emails get better and better all the time.

Thanks  for forwarding articles of interest . I refer to the Email from Alphonsus Antoine and Richie Donald  entitled " Valuable Information". It  raised the awareness and praised the use of Coconut oil in the diet . I will certainly try it out on my 88 yr. old mother who is getting rather forgetful lately.

I can't wait for Reunion 1013 and  glad that we are incorporating days in Tobago as well. it is only fitting to do so. We are Trinidad and Tobago .

Stay blessed.

Myrdith Brumant. (64-66 )

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-09-0732Hrs

Thank you Errol, I really enjoy keeping up to date with my fellow mausicans. Looking forward to the reunion in 2013. Memoiries of life at Mausica are my fondest.

Kathleen Luke-Brizan

Re MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-09-0347Hrs

Thanks for including me on the mailing list.Glad to read the news from Mausicans all over the world.You get the feeling that you are in touch once again,and not just with Mausicans from 69-71 or a few who you may have encountered in life, but with all Mausicans.Keep up the good work Errol.Could not attend reunions before mainly because of work related meetings.Looking forward to attending the 50th.

Clyde Permell

RE: Mausica50 2013

2012-Mar-07-2132Hrs

On the 27th February 2012, 20 Mausicans met at "Paraiso" a mini-paradise owned by Gerard Narinesingh located just off Claxton Bay.  This was a meeting to begin the conversation about the 50th Anniversary Reunion.  There were Local Trinis and Foreign Trinis who were here for d 'mas.  Brenda Alexander; Mennen Walker-Briggs; Joan Parris-Brathwaite; Cuthbert Matthews; Claudina Cudjoe; Clare Creese; Woodley; Finbar Ryan; Angela McAlister; Claudia Taylor; Jemma Jordan; Carol Reveillac; Ajodha Sookhoo; Errol Lashley; Monty Chapman; Fareeda Chapman; Conrad Thomas; Terrance Walker; June Raphael Martin; Winston Yallery-Arthur; Yvonne Pilgrim; Anna Maria Mora; Gerard Narinesingh. (Felix Edinborough sent his apologies: he was really saddened at not being able to attend).

Gerard was so happy to have us.  I think that it was divine intervention that I met Gerard when I did. The meeting began with a prayer and the first order of business was settling the dates.  THE DATES FOR THE MAUSICA REUNION IN 2013 :

JULY 19TH - 26TH 2013-- WITH THREE OF THOSE DAYS IN TOBAGO. We need to touch base with Tobago to finalise those three days. Tentatively we have Sunday 21st - to return on Wednesday 24th.  We are thinking that we would like to get in the "Ole Time Wedding" in Moriah.  Tobago to advise.

Other suggestions to be worked out by the committee:  Educational Workshop; a Day at the Mausica Compound; The History of Mausica, which was never written (Ithree names in the mix for this are Joy Valdez, Linda Romain and Pat Allum Ryan);  A Supplement in one of the weekend newspapers; Adopt a School;

We must also try as much as possible to get in touch with lecturers and workers who were with us through the years.

Bernice Warrick Tarradath has agreed to be our lliason in New York

Brenda Perez-Alexander, our lliason in Canada

Megan Welch, our lliason in Grenada

Of course we have Elinor King, Jasper Joefield, Alan Clovis and Eastlyn Mckenzie in Tobago

Joan Brathwaite (South) and Anna Maria Mora (Nor'East)  Jemma Jordan (West)

The food was delicious and catered.  All who attended made a contribution to the catering and more, so we were able to keep our $$ made at the Christmas get-together. Thank you so much Joan for getting the caterer.

Gerard has offered his "estate" to us anytime that we need it. Thank you so much, Gerard.

Brenda sent the pics. for you to get a real feel for the joy and camaraderie.  We will continue to update you as we continue our meetings to finalise all the details.

Anna Maria Mora

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-02-1632Hrs

Thanks for the 'in touch' of nostalgia. I really do not know most of the people I read about,but just the name "Mausican" is so wonderful that I enjoy the notes anyhow. Memories of Grell Cup; Pineapple Smith;Choral speaking; Folk Swingers and Mrs.Cuffie ; Food fights when you never knew if to duck to the right or the left; Sports Day; Mrs Smuts; the weekend hostel parties; the unforgettable pot of pelau; running through the track; Lester and the famous $330.calypso; election time ...     I  have only fond and fun memories of Oh Mausica.  But A! A! How could I not mention the comical and bright Mr. Rapsey.     So much more... Congrats to all retired, and Specially to those who retired last year. The end of an era?  Not really...

I liked the Quiz sent by B. Gordon.  I only knew about 50% of the answers, but it was fun guessing.  Thanks.

I look forward to the Reunion in 2013. I attended one in Trinidad a long time ago.  Thanks to Sandra Lewis-Borde, I caught up with some of my peeps last year, and certainly do not want to miss the gatherings in 2013.   I am a '70-'72 graduate (Wingation), and retired last year.

Thanks again. Blessings.

Leonora  de Verteuil

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-02-1228Hrs

I have a suggestion to have a little show with Felix, Farida, Earl Carnavon ( and his band) and other talented individuals so we could all enjoy these wonderful moments again.

Bernice Stephens

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-02-0933Hrs

I sadly announce the passing of the mother of Mausicans, Taylor (67-69?) and Isaac, Victor (73-75).  Both brothers reside in The USA.  Isaac was very present at our Big Apple reunion.  He is scheduled to travel to Trinidad tomorrow, Saturday March 3rd, for the funeral. The family lives at Vance River, Guapo, in the South.

Melvina Dick

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Mar-02-0227Hrs

Hi all!

I can now say that I've been there, done that. On Ash Wednesday I went to work at the Curriculum Division for the last time, since I proceeded on 46 days pre-retirement leave.

I have many memories of my time and times, but the most enduring is the Mausica experience.

I join my fellow retirees in another phase of life and wish them all the best.

Herbert Garvin (73 - 75)

RE: Claxton Bay lime

2012-Mar-01-1432Hrs

Thanks to Gerard, Anna Maria, Joan and our T&T based brothers and sisters who organised the lime in Claxton Bay for the "foreigners".  Paraiso could not have been a more appropriate location - it would be nice to have a function there for the 2013 reunion.  The food was delicous and plenty - congrats to our caterers.  We enjoyed the time re-connecting amid the planning which was the serious part of the agenda.

Here are my pictures.  As usual, Tom was snapping away and he promises to share his pics with us.

No pressure Tom, send the Big Apple pics, the Toronto Chistmas lime and Claxton Bay in one package.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: Mausicans who are still doing music.

2012-Feb-25-1346Hrs

Hi Errol,

On your last notification to the Mausican family I noticed that someone saw Earl Carnavan at a function and he was still playing music- Us old musicians die hard. We can’t get the music out of our system. It will be nice to hear what other musicians from the Mausica family are doing. I hear sometimes from Bertie Fraser and would like to hear from others. Maybe we can form an on-line group. I’m still into recording and producing here in Winnipeg. You can Google one of my songs, all written and played by me on soundcloud.com/Ken Atherton/What’s Wrong. Please include in your next email.

Keep up the good work,

Ken Atherton.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-25-1326Hrs

Back home after Carnival so I am missing the mini get-together on Monday. I saw Conrad Thomas and Winston Yallery-Arthur on Tuesday. Good music as usual; great food; de winin' was a bit excessive. If anyone saw the political satire performed by 3canal I hope they laughed their bellies full as I did. See you all in 2013.

Bernice Stephens

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-25-1241Hrs

Congratulations to my college, and at times roommate, Myrtle Mitchell-Spencer on her transition to the next phase of her life. September will make it 40 years since we got to know each other other and she is still a friend. She will always be a teacher at heart. She will always be a friend.

From my room mate (your husband), my wife and I, it was a great ride. The difference you made in the lives of students is evident inyour household. 

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

Now enjoy the rest of the journey.

Carlston A. Gray

RE: Thanks to Joy

2012-Feb-25-1226Hrs

Dear Errol,

I want to thank all the Mausicans who made my Thanksgiving Mass and luncheon such a memorable occasion.I want to specially thank Joy Valdez, Arnim Phillip, Franklin Phillip,Denzil Walker, Howard Spencer, and Carlston Gray (who did a lot of "cooking up" with Howard while they were in New Jersey together.) Thanks Joy for your sentiments on the blog.

As my son sang, indeed "How great is our God!

Thanks 

Myrtle Spencer

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-25-1215Hrs

To Myrtle Mitchell Spencer  I say Blessings, good health and long life as you go forth into a new phase of your life. There is no doubt that you would continue to make a difference.

Thank you joy for sharing the good news.

Launcelot Brown 72-74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-25-1139Hrs

Hi Errol, I enjoy being a silent reader of your emails and appreciate all the news and updates from my fellow Mausicans. However, I recently received a gift that I cannot keep to myself. I received a personalized copy of Joy James Valdez's recently published book of poetry - "It's Yours-My gift of Poetry". It is an amazing read and I just want to re- read the poems again and again. There are too many favourite poems. Congratulations Joy James Valdez!

Joy Philip ('71-'73)

RE:

2012-Feb-25-0825Hrs
Dear Fellow Mausicans,

As usual, it is great to be home. I took in Talk Tent last evening and hearing Farida talk about her teaching experiences really brought back memories.I laughed fuh so.She was excellent. I missed Felix's Pierrot Grenade, though.A pity I will not be here for the lime by my batch mate,Gerald Narinesingh, but I leave in the morning. Have not seen Gerald since I visited him in hospital many years ago after I had learnt of his having been chopped by a bandit. Shucks! I just remembered I did see him afterwards at his son's graduation from Hugh Wooding Law School, when I was teaching there and possibly at his admission to practice.Ah well, getting on in years.Hope you all had a great Carnival. I took in the Dimanche Gras show and a bit of Tuesday mas. I am always promising to check on Fitzie and then not making the time.I must call before I leave.

Today I celebrate with my Dad who is 93 years.

Have a great year.If anyone is passing through Nassau on a cruise, do remember you can find me at theEugene Dupuch Law School there.

Best regards,

Hazel Thompson-Ahye

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-25-0737Hrs

Welcome to the Club Vernetta.  I have often wondered why you were not on the Blog.  Brenda what's this about a new book?... tell me more and lead me to it.

So delighted that the  MAS WITH CLOTHES ON... EXODUS,  WAS AWARDED BAND OF THE YEAR IN THE MEDIUM BAND CATEGORY.   I might just make it next year when they present LEVITICUS.  Was disappointed when I did not see Macfarlane.... apologies if my spelling is incorrect. I suppose CTNT did the best they could.  Hope all Mausicans in Trinidad are going/ have been, to experience TALK TENT 2012

Pat Ryan

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-25-0307Hrs

Rodney, Angela Ifill and the other folks, many thanks for the condolences extended to me and the rest of my family on the passing of our Mom Marcie.

It was ever to conforting to see those persons, including Angela Ifill andAnna Maria Mora, who joined us in the celebratory home going funeral mass.  God's richest blessings.

On another note, it was really good to hear from Naranjit Johnson (1967 - 1969) through the Mausica Weekly, after all these years.

Gwen (1967 -1969)

Gwendoline Williams

RE: Thank You Errol for forwarding MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-22-2324Hrs

Hi Errol,

Good to be in the communication loop. Already I feel so joyful and in touch with the folks, as I have just read the list of Mausica Weekly email.

Look forward to being "in the know" now that you have my real email address.

Warm regards,

Vernetta Calvin-Smith

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-22-2205Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Do you remember Clive Nunez?

He was a trade union leader in the 60s and 70s. On Sunday, he was a History  teacher at the monthly meeting of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Georgia. Clive refreshed our memories of the historic  Black Power days. Clive is an excellent teacher /student  and is available to inform our young people of the path we travelled to become a Republic. Clive is a member of the Board of Directors of PTSC. His tel. # is  868-623-2689.

It's good to hear and see how our Mausicans are "Molding our nation through Service". We can be found in all fields. While I was in Toronto, I read  Brenda Alexander's latest book.  It was great.

Mausicans, let's network and inform the readership on what we are doing. If you are building houses with Habitat for Humanity or organizing cruises, let us know.

As usual,

Rodney Foster

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-22-1936Hrs
Hi Errol,

Vernetta Calvin-Smith would like to be included in the mailing list. Her email is: vcalvinsmith@yahoo.com

Felix Edinborough

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-18-2111Hrs

There was a mini reunion on Saturday, February 18 as my Mausican sister-friend Myrtle Mitchell Spencer gave thanks to Almighty God for adding another year to her life and bringing her to that phase of re-tyrement. Those of us who were there from the 71-73/72-74 year group offered sincere congratulations as we celebrated and gave thanks with and for her. God bless you dearest Myrtle. Joy

Joy Valdez

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-17-1230Hrs

Thanks. My costume is a solo and a red (SWEET DRINK), no feathers; I think the costume reminds me of a genie out of a bottle but mama this is mas. I saw Earl Carnavon at a show; he was playing of course. He is still doing great things at the keyboard. I chatted with his wife, Ena Perryman. Nice mini reunion.

Bernice Stephens

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-16-0446Hrs

Could someone please tell me a little more about Hem Lee's incident? Do extend my sincerest condolences to his family.

Seeta Mohammed

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-11-1735Hrs

Please relay our deepest condolences to our colleagues, Gwendolyn Williams and Selwyn Jacobs on the loss of their respective mothers. The Mausica Teachers' Alunmi and Friends, New York Chapter  feels saddened by their loss and have kept them in our thoughts and prayers.

Thanks Errol and we will see you all  in 2013.

Buzzie

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-10-2221Hrs

Hi Errol,

My new email after the hacking is now teacherde@hotmail.com

Looking forward to the many conversations.

Do enjoy your carnival!

Jesus is the only answer!

Love & blessings

HazelAnn, Ed.D.

Hazel Ann Gibbs dePeza

RE:

2012-Feb-10-1633Hrs

Hi Errol,

Please add the following to the Mausica e mail list. Both are from the 73 - 75 year body

Yvette De Coteau (now Yvette James)  e mail address - dougvette@gmail.com

Rose  Bereaux      e mail address - rbereaux@yahoo.com

Patricia Batson

Re: Retraction

2012-Feb-10-1221Hrs
Hello Brenda,
Thanks for the correction.
Tom, I apologize for the mistake.
Selwyn, please accept my condlolences.
Rodney Foster

RE: Name correction for Farida

2012-Feb-10-1011Hrs

Ooops. Sorry Farida CHAPMAN(not Mohammed), the "printer's devil" just infected my keyboard.

Donald Graham

RE: Farida Mohammed, Mausican.

2012-Feb-10-0949Hrs

Mausicans, for many years now, two of us, Felix and Farida, have been performing annually from Thursday to Sunday after Carnival with the TALK TENT. Yes folks, Mausicans have had a major presence on stage with the great PAUL KEENS- DOUGLAS. A few years ago, Farida Mohammed(satirist?) joined Felix(Pierrot Grenade) in the BEST laugh show in T&T. For the last few years Farida has been killing patrons with laughter at the QUEENS HALL. Mausicans at the New York Reunion last year got a taste of her wonderful contributions to our literary arts. Check TALK TENT 2012 on Facebook or Paul Keens -Douglas's wall there.

Donald Graham

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-09-1718Hrs

Hi Errol:

I collect vintage all music from T&T on vinyl. I think I have the largest steel band LPs 78s record collection in the world. (close to 1000)

I also have 2 Lps with  Mausica Folk singers. I am missing the 3rd.. Hope I will get it one day.

Take care. Oswald Hemlee was in my 72-74 group. Sorry to hear of his brother's demise.

PS I teach Steel Band at a high School in Toronto.

Randolph Karamath

Toronto.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-09-1652Hrs

I feel so good for those of you who will be in T and T for Carnival and other events... so wish I could join the lime and am so impatient for July 2013 to be here... mind you, this year is moving on so it won't be too long again.   It is just so hard to explain Mausica and Mausicans to those who have not experienced us and it makes me so happy when the younger family members come along to our Reunions, truly something to treasure.

Enjoy the get togethers and wear something more than sequins and feathers if that's what you find in your costume matchbox... celebrate in style and in clothes!   Love you all.  Pat

Pat Ryan

RE: condolences

2012-Feb-09-1300Hrs

Hi Rodney,

Tom is currently enroute to T&T and was unable to send this message to you.  He asked me to let you know that you sent condolences to him in error and does not want anyone contacting him extending their sympathy.  He would like you to put a retraction on the blog.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: Mausicans coming Home

2012-Feb-08-1406Hrs

If you will be down , this is a must to attend.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

 Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: Mausicans coming Home

2012-Feb-08-1200Hrs

Hi My Peeps,

 How are you all?  There will be many of our Mausican Bredren and Sistren, here for d Mas.'  Many will be staying on for a while after Carnival.  We would like to organize a Brunch in Claxton Bay at Gerard Narinesingh's Place , (10..am - 2p.m.) on Monday 27th February.  On the weekend we have cooldowns and Pan Trinbago's what used to b "Champs in Concert." on Saturday.  Cannot remember the new name.  Gerard says that his place is available.  

 We will also use this opportunity to continue the conversation re: Mausica50 2013.  We will be catering brunch.  We can use some of the $$$ made from the Hilton get together.  Some is going into the bank to make up a balance of $5000.00 so that there will be no charges.  Felix informed that if the account has $5000 and more no charges will be taken etc.   I also have $960.00 from the sale of CDs. This is to go into the Roland Maunday Foundation, but we can keep it in the account until we need to hand it over.  

 We can bring our drinks, although Gerard said that he can provide drinks, we just have to let him know how many.

 Feedback , peeps.  This looks like a Cool Lime in d makin'.

Another Lime: On Friday there is "retro night" at the Carnival Village, I went last night and it is really great. Nelson, Baron, will b there,  etc etc, and it is all free.  This is the second year that this Carnival Village has been set up and I think that it does us proud.  Didn't go last year because I was playing a mas, so did not go on that side of the Savannah at all, but  I will be heading there on Friday.  What say you all. Meet me in the Carnival Village at the Queen's Park Savannah on Friday.  It starts at about about 6.30p. but I will not get there until about 7.00p.m.    D MAS START AN GOIN' GR8.

 Anna Maria Mora

RE: condolences

2012-Feb-06-2217Hrs

Hi Selwyn & Joan,

Your Mausica family in Canada is saddened to hear of your loss and we share your grief.  We trust that you feel comforted knowing that your mother lived a long life filled with much happiness.

Brenda

"And this too will pass.

Brenda Alexander-Perez

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-05-2120Hrs

I would like  to  extend my deepest condolence to Selwyn  Jacobs on the passing of his mother.

Marilyn  Bart-layne

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-05-1506Hrs
Hello Errol,

Please share some of my thoughts with the rest of my  Mausica family.

My condolences to the Hem-Lee family, Gwen Williams and Conrad Thomas.

Last night, Sat. , Feb 4th.,  I attended the  Grenada Assoc. of Atlanta Dinner Dance. It wasr great.

Janice Strachan, 68-70, produced a piece describing the islands' journey from 1498 to 2012. "Grenada Then and Now" was both educational and entertaining. Cast members sang Y Ca Boucan, The Slave, Gov't Boots and depicted the Caribs, Arawaks, the Spaniards, Frrench, British and revolutionaries like Sir Eric Gairy and Maurice Bishop. It was a well conceived presentation.

Once again, a Musican graduate shared her talent, time and resources with the coommunity. Wherever Mausicans reside we become involved in the community.

Therefore, taking a queue from Pat, I would like to suggest a few themes for our 50th Anniversary: our motto " Molding A Nation Through Service",  " Leaving A Legacy", "Do Something. Be Something. Leave Something".

My fellow Mausicans, for Reunion 2013, let's pool our creative minds and create a theatrical piece that would tell the rich history of our beloved MTC.

As usual,

Rodney  Foster

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-03-0233Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

I'll be visiting Sweet TNT from March 20th to April 10th. While there, I  would like to participate in any meetings the 2013 Committee may be holding. I would like to suggest that we launch our media blitz soon. Let's hear the Mausica Teachers Chorale on the radio and TV;  have interviews reminding everyone about our legacy.

I n July 1970, on my first visit to The Big Apple, I sat next to a man who said "Nothing good ever came out of Mausica." Yuh know how dey did envy we 330 ! I decided to keep meh cool and work hard to prove him wrong. I know that we have proved all of those naysayers wrong. Therefore, let's take our 50th anniversary to celebrate and remind the whole world that we have lived our Motto: "Molding A Nation Through Service".

Yes Pat, a visit to the Campus would be a good  pilgrimage. Lawd, according tuh Mangatal, "If only these walls could talk, what great tales they would tell."

Yuh want tuh ole talk, nah. Come tuh de Reunion. It does be real nice.

Ah gorn. is 2:30 am. By de way, Marj and I will be in Toronto from Feb. 9th to the 14th. We staying by Gerry and Eunice.

As usual,

Rodney Foster

Contact # in TNT 868-640-6040.

, ,

Rodney Foster

Re: MAUSICA EMAILS

2012-Feb-01-2200Hrs

Hello Errol, very pleased to be on board. Will certainly spread the word around. Small correction---- my name is Yvonne Collette-Victor.

Much catching up to do. Thanks again to you and Angela.

Yvonne Collette-Victor.

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Feb-01-1839Hrs
Hello Errol,

This is just to let you know that Selwyn Jacob’s mother passed away on the morning of January 31st and will be buried. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at the Point Fortin Anglican Church at 2.00pm.

Felix Edinborough

RE: Condolences

2012-Feb-01-1817Hrs
Condolences on the passing of the mother of Selwyn Jacob.
May she Rest In Peace!
Kent Rennie

RE: Correction of name

2012-Jan-31-2233Hrs
Hi Errol,

Thanks for adding the names and for sending me copies which  I just read and realised my error. Ms. Collette - Victor is  Yvonne NOT Yvette. My apology to Yvonne and for any inconvenience caused to you.

Thanks again

Angela McAllister

RE: Carnival 2012

2012-Jan-30-0256Hrs

Since several of us "foreigners" will be visiting T&T for carnival, there is a suggestion that we have a liming spot for Monday & Tuesday for those who want to re-unite.  Mas camp pub between 2 & 4 or for however long we last. Other suggestions are welcome.  It would be great to have an after carnival lime also.  We could communicate via the blog if phone #'s are not available.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

Brenda Alexander-Perez

Re: REMINDER

2012-Jan-30-2231Hrs
Hi Errol,
It was certainly nice to see you again.
These are the Mausicans who would like to receive our weekly emails.
Clyde Permell  1969-71 Sunset Villa
cperm@tstt.net.tt
Arthur Joseph 1970-72 Sunset Villa
arthur.joseph47@gmail
Yvette Collette-Victor  1970-72  Villa Nova
gwend.vic38@yahoo.com
Thank you for successfully keeping us in touch with each other.
Angela McAllister

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-29-1423Hrs

Hello all,

First I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Mr Hem-L ee who was so brutally murdered.

This is to let you know that I will be in sunny T&T from Feb 9 to Feb 29 and can be reached at 868-652-8114 (south) and 868-637-6315 (north). I am so looking forward to seeing and /or hearing from as many of the family as possible. During my last visit the response was overwhelming, four calls, one from Ainsley Ash in France.

So let's keep breakingn thosen records.

So far, it appears that Mayfair Mansion will be well represented by its NA contingent.

Take care.

Tom

Conrad Thomas

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-27-1350Hrs

I'll be there for the reunion in July. I will also be there for Carnival but I am playing with d'harvard revellers. Some of my nieces will be in T&T too so we'll be hanging out together for Carnival.

Bernice Stephens

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-26-0823Hrs

Hello Errol,

Pease share with the Mausica community the passing of the mother of Gwen Williams.

She departed this world on the 25/01/12 after a brief illness.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Gwen and family.

Angela Ifill (Cato)

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-22-1407Hrs
Fellow Mausicans,
Jesus heals.

Let us continue to pray for  the healing of all the hurts caused by the criminal elements in our twin island state.

Please remember to add ,in your prayers,  the family of  fellow Mausican and former MP and Parliamentary Secretary in the  Ministry of Education, Oswald Hem Lee (72-74). His brother was brutally murdered last week.

My family and I express our heartfelt condolences.

Joy A. Valdez.

RE: CLICO AGENT CHOPPED TO DEATH

2012-Jan-21-1355Hrs
Hi  Errol,

Here is another sad story of yet another bereavement suffered by one of our colleagues.

Regards,

Hazel.

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: Kamal Abdool

To: Kamal Abdool

Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:27 PM

Subject: CLICO AGENT CHOPPED TO DEATH

Fellow Mausicans,

Solomon Hem-Lee  is the brother of our fellow Mausican - Oswald Hee Lee

Mayfair Mansion  72-74.

Ossie can be contacted at  oghemlee@yahoo.com

868 650 5589 - Home     868 759 9149 - Mobile

Kamal Abdool     561 376 7251     komando54@msn.com

Hazel Thompson-Ahye

RE: GREETINGS!!!!

2012-Jan-20-1523Hrs

Hello to all  my Mausican family!!

Here's to a HEALTHY, HAPPY, BLESSED, AND PROSPEROUS 2012 !!!

Special greetings and blessings  to our Errol for continuing to keep us together and informed.

Even though this is late.. I have to say Hats off to the New York side of the family for bringing off such a wonderful time at the Big Apple Reunion. I enjoyed every second of it.

I can't wait for 2013. I don't care what date is set.  Anytime will be good enough for me.

God's willing. However we have to remember that not all of us are  free from work and other commitments yet.

By the way I found my long lost  flatmate Jean Cruickshank now Cozier.She was not aware that all this "niceness" was happening every 2 years wid de fambaly. Ah had to bring her up to speed in the little time  we had together when I was home in T'dad.

Here I go again... Ah always looking for somebody.  Ah looking for one more person now.  Her name used to be Leonie Lyons. She used to be my athletic pardner one time. Anyone knows her whereabouts?  Please let me know.

Warm regards Myrdith.**

Myrdith Brumant (Osborne)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-20-1243Hrs
Dear Errol,

Please add Jean Henry - Greenidge (1965 -1967) to the mailing list.

jidge56@yahoo.co.uk

Thank you for the great job you are doing.

May God continue to shower you with His blessings as you keep us connected.

All the best for 2012.

Angela Ifill (Cato)

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-20-0624Hrs

That's how I like to see the blog... lots of input.   I am cool with any dates for the Reunion.   Who talked about  "getting old" ?  Mausicans, don't go there, even if we have to use a walking stick or a zimmer frame, attach a ribbon to jazz it up.

Have we decided on a theme for the Reunion?  I would like us to visit the College site, at least to say a prayer and sing some of the old songs to let the spirits that roam there know we have not forgotten where we started.  This could be a daytime event.

Does anyone have  photos of the hostel flags?  I would like one of the Kirkendale flag  please.

The year is flying fast.  Mausicans who have July commitments should indicate as we want as many as possible to be at the reunion.

Be blessed.

Pat Ryan

RE: re preceding e mail

2012-Jan-19-0548Hrs
Hi Errol

Hope 2012 is treating you with respect.   Please pass on the Obama Clinton book news to Mausicans on the blog.

It's exciting to have it out at this time.   Be blessed

July 19- 26  for the 2013  Reunion seems okay to me... can hardly wait!

Pat Ryan

RE: Hello Errol Lashley, Pat Ryan thought you should read this!

2012-Jan-19-0542Hrs

Will Obama Follow in Clinton’s Footsteps to Gain a Second Term?

New Book, Yes We Can: Obama and Clinton Walk the Talk (How Communication and Performance Win Elections) Examines the Possibilities Bethesda, Maryland - Trinidad-born husband and wife authors, Elliot Bastien and Sandra Bernard-Bastien, teamed up with son, H. Michael Bastien, to produce the book Yes We Can: Obama and Clinton...

This story is currently on SouthFloridaCaribbeanNews.com Click Here (http://www.sflcn.com/story.php?id=11066) to Read the Full Story

Pat Ryan

RE: reunion 2013

2012-Jan-18-1832Hrs

We have been following the discussion on the suggested dates and agree that the week of July 19, 2013 would be more suitable to us.  Many of us have family obligations Caribana weekend and some of us are involved with making and/or playing mas.

Also the Torontonians have an ongoing lime on Caribana Sunday, as well as the St. Benedicts alumni brunch.

As usual, we would support your choice as best as we can, because we know that everyone's wishes cannot be met.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

Brenda Alexander-Perez

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-18-0854Hrs

Dear Errol,

Allow me, through you, to wish a Happy New Year to all my fellow Mausicans.

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many of them at the Mausica mini-lime at Hilton and thank Maria for following through on the suggestion. Excellent work!

I was pleased when I called Mrs.Cuffie ( Aunty Daphne to many) on her birthday (January 6) to find her very bright and cheerful and to learn that she had had a lot of visitors,including faithful Barbara Davis. She happily and proudly told me that it was her 8oth birthday. I have a vague recollection of visiting her, I believe, in hospital, on her 39th birthday. She was sad on that day because of the circumstances. But God knows best. It seems like yesterday.

I was unable to visit as I was not moving around much having been laid up with an injury to my leg which occurred when a pyrex dish slipped from my hand, crashed to the floor and a piece of the glass gashed my calf. I was supposed to fly out on that day but ended up in a hospital emergency room getting sutures for the deep wound.Talk about freak accident! And the hard part was, I was making a Johhny Bake that was coming out real good, but I had to throw it out because of the splinters. Towards the end of last year I broke my little finger, so let's hope the accidents do not continue. One of the hazards of getting old?

I wish you all a prosperous, healthy, safe, accident-free New Year.Will be home for Carnival.

Love,

Hazel Thompson-Ahye

RE: Reunion 2013

2012-Jan-14-1808Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

Greetings. The New Year is well on its way and I hope that  everyone is enjoying good health, some measure of peace and joy and of course, happiness!. I wish you all the best.

I am happy to learn that your  Christmas gathering in Trinidad was quite a success. We are all looking forward to the Reunion in 2013.

The week of Friday July 19th to Friday 26th 2013 for the upcoming Reunion may be great for people who are retired but I was just thinking of making all this happen in one week including the weekend ...lets say Sunday  July 21st to Sunday July 28th (so it means 5 days off from work)

It really could be any week in July.

This  is only a suggestion and I am only one voice but I will certainly fall in line if you stick with your dates because I know that a lot of logistics must be taken into consideration The fact is that I do summer school, because I want to see the kids, that I have taught all year, graduate in the Summer.

Good luck with your planning. Mausica Teachers' Alumni & Friends, New York Chapter, stands ready to assist if needed.

Warm regards,

Buzzie

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-13-2350Hrs

Hello Errol,

Best Wishes for the New Year -2012  to you , your family and all Mausicans. Thank You for keeping the Mausican  Family together thru weekly  e- mails. We all look foward to hearing from each other  and bits of info. to bond us together .

Thank you  so much,

Radica King

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-10-2325Hrs

Happy new year to all in the Mausica family. Looking forward to our next reunion.

Please add Jermina Rollocks to the mailing list: jayannointed12@gmail.com

Carlston A. Gray

RE: searching

2012-Jan-09-1346Hrs

Hi fellow Mausicans,

Does anyone know the whereabouts of or is in contact with Joan Batson,(72-74)? I can't remember her married name.

Another Batson

Patricia Batson

RE: addition to email

2012-Jan-09-1341Hrs
Dear Errol,
Please add Elizabeth Alexis (73-75) to the email list. E-mail address: elizabethalexis@ymail.com.
Thank You
Batson (P)
Patricia Batson

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-07-2303Hrs

To the 2013 Planning Committee.

I support Joan B's suggestion that we we schedule the date for the reunion for July 19th thru July 26th.

We should accommodate our Canadian brothers and sisters because they have a strong presence at every reunion. Since many of them are deeply involved in all  the Caribana events leading up to the big day, August 3rd,  we should be be considerate.

Many returning Mausicans from the USA, London and elsewhere would most likely spend two weeks vacation in TNT and would be able to participate in the Emancipation and Tobago Heritage celebrations.

If Joey Lewis is still active, please book him early. Remember the gala at the Center of Excellence in 2003? Dat was fete fuh so!o.

Consider ah beach lime at one of the beaches in Tobago. Remember 2007? Wat about  ah old-fashioned variety concert at Queens Hall? Invite some guest artistes to attract the public. Use the profit from the event to establish a scholarship fund. In addition, Include a dollar amount in the registration fee to add  to the Scholarship Fund.

So long for now.

Rodney Foster, Atlanta

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jan-06-0048Hrs
seems as though Friday July 19-26/2013 is a better bet for those TO's
Feizal Mohammed

RE: Another suggestion?

2012-Jan-05-2129Hrs

Hey My Peeps,

Here is another suggestion re: the Week for Mausica50 2013:

Joan B has suggested  Friday 19th July to Friday 26th July 2013,  ( the week before the first dates given) because we remember the anxiety for our Canadian bros and sistahs to return for Caribana, we missed quite a few on the final night at the Dinner & Dance . Do you all need breathing space, my Canadian Peeps and those Trinis who left us and went up?

LET THE CONVERSATION BEGIN. NOW IS D TIME. I am hoping that this attempt at democracy works smoothly. Let us give ourselves two weeks to converse and come to a final decision about the dates for Mausica50 2013. It is early yet.

Anna Maria Mora

RE: Miles of Smiles

2012-Jan-05-2101Hrs

Smiles, smiles and more smiles from Lester, Korenza, Mennen et al.  Every one had a smile on his/her face.  This augurs well for 2012.  Great way to begin the year, with smiles.

Anna Maria Mora

RE: More pics and dates

2012-Jan-05-2053Hrs


To Mausicans My Dears:

A Joyous and Peaceful 2012
filled with
Happiness and The Very Best of Health

The Following dates have been agreed upon for Mausica50 2013.  Please give us your feedback re: feelings about these dates, too many days? etc. etc.  Some people felt that we should have one week of celebrations and also that we should try to get in some of the Emancipation Celebrations.  Emancipation Day is August 1st.  Jemma Jordan made a call to Canada and we were told that Caribana is on the 3rd August and there were some concerns that our Trini-Canadians may want to return home for Caribana.  This is why we will end on 1st.  

Here are the dates  -  2013

Friday 26th July

Saturday 27th July

Sunday 28th July

Monday 29th July

Tuesday 30th July

Wednesday 31st July

Thursday 1st August

Lots happening in Trinidad and Tobago during this time, with Emancipation in Trinidad and Heritage Festival in Tobago. 

We await your feedback.

The pictures give us one more hug, and miles of smiles from Mennen.

Anna Maria Mora

RE: addition to list

2012-Jan-03-1551Hrs

Hi Errol,

Happy New Year to you and your family! Please add Leonora De Verteuil (Hebrews.faith@gmail.com) to the e-mail list.Mausican 70-72.

Many thanks,

Sandra Lewis Borde 70-72