RE: Addition to the Mausica Mailing List

2012-Jun-11-2037Hrs
Hi Errol

Can you include Lincoln Dyer to the mailing list. He is a '70-'72 graduate. His email address is: dyerlincoln@hotmail.com

Regards

Joan Brathwaite

RE: Please add a name

2012-Jun-09-0633Hrs

Hi Errol,

Please add Joan Fulchan (nee Sookrah,72-74) to the mailing list: joan_fulchan@yahoo.com.  How are you doing? I keep looking forward to the news, so keep up the good work.

Angela Jarvis

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jun-06-2326Hrs

Hello Errol,

On Tuesday night, on my return home, Marjorie greeted me with, "Dela gone."  Now, I know two Delas, my childhood friend, Delano Davis and my uncle's girlfriend, Della. I searched her face for a clue but there was none. I stood there speechless for a long moment and then I ventured, "Meh pardnah, Dela?"

She said, "Yes."

I am sharing this with the blog because many of my 66-68 Mausican peers would remember him.

Dela was at Centeno when I attended Mausica. He and some of his suffering, riding pardnahs would visit me on campus. At that time Centeno had only plants and livestock. Everybody knew they were looking for some action.  He drove a white Sunbeam. He was a real saltfish and became popular with some of the girls. Nuff said.

When I played football on Bertrand's Eleven, the team engaged the Centeno squad in a few fete matches on their ground.

It was lots of fun.The great Sir. Frank Worrell and Gary Dore's father were on an opposing team.

Dela's funeral wil be at the Belgrove crematorium in Tacarigua on Tuesday, June 12th.  3:00 pm -5:00 pm. For info, call Carol at 640-0704.

With God's help , I'll be there.

On a much happier note, I wish to inform you that masman, Alan Simpson, was on Winner's row again.

His band, "We Kinda Ting" ("We Kind Of Thing"), placed first in the Atlanta Carnival which was held during the Memorial Day weekend.

Have a good weekend.

As usual,

Rodney Foster.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-Jun-05-2140Hrs

Hi Phillip et al,

Back home now. Manila was a mind-boggling experience for me. The people are full of smiles and courtesy although living is very challenging.  You see two extremes with just one glance, rich and poor living side by side.  There are 7,100 islands in The Phillipines. Managing this has to be a major challenge for any government. There are 2,085 guidance officers who work in schools all over these islands. 1000 of them attended the conference. 10 million people live in Manila on weekends and 12 million during the week.  2 million come into Manila to work from Monday to Friday.  Traffic is horrendous.  I am trying to make sense of this experience in relation to T & T.  There are always lessons to learn. I can only think about the thousand plus shoes that Imelda Marcos had in her closet.

Sorry that we did not get in touch so that I could have been in touch with your neice?  Stay strong and blessed Maria.

Yes Pat. 2012 is moving really fast into 2013.  Doh hustle it so fas nuh.  D birthdays comin fas too, BUT doh worry b happy.  How come yuh not in London for d Jubilee?  Maria

Anna Maria Mora

RE: email addition

2012-May-31-1706Hrs

Hello Errol, this is Arthur again. Please feel free to add my mail address and phone no. to the directory:

mob. ph. 760-4670 As soon as we get the land line, I certainly will provide you with the number.

God Bless!

Arthur Hume

RE: Sharing

2012-May-30-2258Hrs

HI Mausicans

A few years ago we started the Calabash Festival which oened up a whole new activity to me.

We arranged for Noel Duncan of Tobago ( I had seen an article about him in MOTMOT)to workshop with us and he showed us how to " work the calabash" ...  he even had me carving a turtle on a calabash when all I can draw is Tea!

Anyhow , a lot of my spare time ( such as it is ) is spent collecting, cutting, gutting and then carving calabash.  Attached are two of my favourites... they come in all sizes.

have you noticed how 2012 is racing to be in time for the 2013 REunion?  ah cyah WAIT!  Pat

Be safe and be kind to those around you.  Hug your children a lot... they are  never too big for that.   Show the love.

Pat Ryan

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-29-1843Hrs

Someone mentioned John Lennon's quote. So I am sending an e mail that includes his alleged saying. I do not know whether it is true or not. I would like someone to research it and enlighten us. It will be in the next e mail.

Pat Phelps.

P.S My Condolence goes to the Douglas family until we all rejoin our risen Lord.

Patricia Scott-Phelps

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-26-1539Hrs

Congratulations, Pat Batson.  Relish the satisfaction of having made a sterling contribution to our nation.  Now, go on with the business of living.

Blessings,

Melvina Dick

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-25-1129Hrs

Maria,

Thank you for being 'in my corner'. I was trying to take the 'high road'. Congratulations on your Manila visit. Though I know it's a working visit, I'm sure you are finding time to enjoy yourself. I have a niece who is currently on a teaching contract there. It would have been nice to have a phone contact for her. I will verify this with my sister. However, I'm not sure you would still be there. I'll send an email to your personal mailbox.

I am quite sure that you are doing Mausica, T&T, and yourself 'proud' at that conference. Keep up the good work.

Get back home safely.

Philip Kendall

RE: 2013 Reunion

2012-May-23-2135Hrs

I am loving what I am hearing about our 50th reunion so far.

Revisiting Mausica(I can hardly wait), a day in San Fernando, Tobago lime. Let's all try to be there with God's grace.

Penny (Gumbs) Lashley

"Mind what you say.  The Universe is always listening."

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"

-John Lennon

"Living your life - Eat well, Drink sensibly, Laugh often, Dance gracefully, Sing out loud, Give freely, Indulge occasionally, Love intensely, Listen intently, Pray quietly, Invest wisely, Speak truthfully."

Janet Lashley

RE: Bertie's progress

2012-May-21-1623Hrs

Bertie's daughter has been keeping me updated and gave me the following information.  He is now in a rehab facility after receiving radiation and is waiting to have chemo.  His speech is not as slurred and his memory is returning, so he can have phone conversations.  There is a piano in the rehab centre and he played a few chords on it and the staff was quite impressed.  Let's keep him in our prayers.

Brenda

"And this too will pass."

Brenda Perez-Alexander

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-18-2050Hrs

Thanks Errol,

I wish to congratulate Lester and Corenza Osuna on their  fortieth wedding anniversary ( April 31st). May their love continue to grow and bless all who have been sent into their lives.

Condolences to the family of Mr. Douglas.. "Douggie" was a true professional patiently  guiding those of us who had a less than adequate background in his subject area..

How is Bertie?

All the best to Maria on her trip to the Phillipines..

Barbara Wafe

RE: retirement

2012-May-18-1645Hrs

Hi All,

As of 12th May, I have joined that august group of fellow Mausicans. Its a happy time not having to hustle on mornings. Though I miss it a bit its certainly good to sleep in late for now.

Patricia Batson

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-18-1505Hrs

Some of us have begun working on a history of Mausica, and I would appreciate knowing which faculty, besides MA Cuffie, myself and June Joseph are still here with us. Please reply to Errol for publication. I would light a candle for Mr. Douglas. He took charge of a medical condition in 1968, and lost a lot of weight. That was 44 years ago!

May he rest in peace.

i know none of the faculty who came after I left, so aa list of them would also be helpful.

Linda Edwards Romain

faculty 1967-69.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-18-0431Hrs

My condolences go out to the Douglas family.  Like the Maunday children, Inremember the Douglases, with their genteel Mom and very gentle Dad.  I am sure that he is resting in peace.  Phillip I am so sorry that someone used the Mausica Blog to be unkind to you.  After all these years. And after all that we have been through in our lives, I would think that we would have matured, become empathic and  have learned to accept life with all its joys and imperfections.  I cannot recall seeing the email. Will have to look for it.  That person after all this time has not gained any wisdom, which comes with aging.  sorry that you had to go through this after all this time. It boggled my mind.  You are also very right.  This is not what this blog is about.  Maria from Manila.

Anna Maria Mora

RE: Addition to Mausica blog

2012-May-12-2242Hrs

Dear Errol

Kindly add Andrea Alphonse-Cummings (1972-74) to the list. Her e-mail address is andrea.alph@gmail.com.

With thanks

Euline Fox-Peters

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-11-2133Hrs

Dear Errol at al,

How are you all.  Just to let you know that we have been proceeding "nicely" with the Mausica50 2013. A Theme has been finally decided and we are now working at finalizing the events which will take place between 19th and 26th July 2013.

Dear, Dear Colleagues, please, I am asking you all to continue to excercise your patience with us. Everything is unfolding as it should.  Errol, we will be in touch with you re: putting the registration form on the website.  Is the website being updated. I have not gone on for a while.  We will need to remind people about the website, especially those new members who have come on since NY.   They will have to learn the procedure.  We will be ready to post the form on the website by the end of June.  Thank you all so much for keeping the energy flowing.

Not sure if I mentioned that I will be in Manila, The Phillipines attending the "International Association of Counselling" Conference. Presenting a paper on "Counselling to Advance the Human Rights of Children and Young People." Would have left Trinidad by the time you see this (13th to 20th), then will be in NY from 21st to 26th, back home on 26th, then leave again for St. Lucia on 31st and returning on 4th June.  This latter is organized by Felix, it is a follow-up to our Pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 2010.

The work of committee continues while I am gone, asl continue to meet and put what is necessary in place.  I want to thank the members of the committee for their committment and passion about ensuring that 2013 will be  "Unforgettable."

Anna Maria Mora

RE: Garvin's Retirement

2012-May-11-1021Hrs

Congratulations to you Herbert! You have joined the very envious position. You don't have to close up shop but you need to relax and pace yourself carefully. Everybody thinks you have all the time and they seek to pile stuff on you, so just learn to say WAIT.

Euline Fox-Peters (70-72)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-11-0736Hrs

Errol,

I appreciate this blog for the social impact it has had on Mausica's alumni world wide. I've been reading for the past two to three years. I would like the trend that the blog has set to continue in the pleasant exchange and update of peer information and whereabouts.

I was asked to 'set the record' straight with regard to my contributions to the sporting life of the campus during my two-year stint. In attempting to do so, it appears that an individual has chosen to comment on my personal life instead. I would like that person to send his comments to my personal email box and not to the blog.

I am quite certain that we would all agree that the purpose of this blog is not to examine each other personal lives. This is not the forum for this. I would like to express my displeasure over the comments made regarding my married life in Siparia. There are three sides to every issue. Yours, mine, and the truth.

'A word to the wise is enough...........unless you are otherwise.'

Philip Kendall

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS

2012-May-07-1305Hrs

Hi Errol,

Leonie has asked me to inform you that she has a change of e-mail address. She can be reached at... lyons44@live.com. She misses the Mausica Weekly Mail.

Stalin Neehall