Circular No 582

Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 29 December 2012 No. 582

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Dear Friends,

The last of this year, hope I make it through midnight 31st.

A sad news from Don.

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Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 6:39 AM

From Don Mitchell

Dear all,

This is just to let you know that Mum has peacefully passed away this morning.

We shall be making the arrangements over the next few days, and will try to keep you advised.

Keep well.

Don

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Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Tony Vieira vcl28@aol.com

WHEN: One night sometime between 1960 and 1962

WHERE: “BIG BOYS” dorm section

VICTIMS: The Da Costa Brothers (David & Simon)

THIEF: Unknown Trinidadian from somewhere in Trinidad

EVENT: David wakes up around 2 AM to see someone going through his possessions. SCREAMS!! SHOUTS!!! EVERYONE WAKES UP AND WONDERS WHAT IS GOING ON???????? LOTS OF EXCITEMENT, COMMOTION, FEAR, ETC..

CONSEQUENCE: A “trap” is set up for the next night but the thief never returns........OR DOES HE?

FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS TO RECEIVERS OF THIS E-MAIL:

1. Where you there?

2. What do you remember about it?

3. Did a similar event transpire after 1962?

4. Any other fond memories?

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From: Glen Mckoy [mailto:mckoy43glen@hotmail.com]

Sent: 15 December 2012 16:02

Subject: A WEEK-END OF REFLECTION.
I just got back from Toronto a few weeks ago and it’s too close to Christmas to attend the Roti Lime.

I stay in Nova Scotia with the Kids for Christmas.

It’s the only time I want it to snow ha! ha!

Anyhow my point was, if I lived in Toronto, I would send a note or a call, or make some kind of contact.

Yes I would like to attend or no I am unable to attend.

No big deal, its just saying to us, you are still out there, because I do care as half of the guys that don't reply, are on my list ha! ha! So I know they are there, some where in Cyber Space of course.

A fact- There are over 60 knights reading this email, right now, if you send ah joke, everybody laugh ha! ha! then ah big hush. Like if they shy.

If is one thing for sure, this Club will keep you amused, ha! ha!

George, I like the one about the thief on the mount in your time.

Well during my time, (1968-73) Man ah lost count of the thieves, is the kleptomaniacs I was worried about ha! ha! some stories I would love to tell yuh man, but due to the Club rules, I cannot call names or write any thing that may cause any harm to a fellow mount boy, however in a Circle of Knights, we can share our secrets in confidence, we remain invisible, no comments as we listen carefully, ha! ha!

Oh yeah George, About the 2014 Great Reunion, Bandit saying now, he will only stay in a really nice hotel like the ones in Florida, so this would have to be the best hotel in Trinidad.

o.k. I am offering to stay in the same hotel, I guess, there will be a lot of couples, that could really put the numbers up, for discount bookings eh? whatever, I know me and Bandit will end up fighting, if we in the same hotel ha! ha!,

After the reunion in Trinidad, Ah going to Margarita, ha! ha!.

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Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 6:55 PM

From Nigel Boos

Great info, Gerry.

Thank you very much. If you do find Arthur's tel. number and/or his email address, I'd appreciate if you'd kindly pass it on to me.

Thanks.

Nigel

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From: Product International <productintnl@aol.com>

Date: 16 November, 2012 9:51:13 AM EST

Hi Nigel,

I will for sure.

You must have met her over the years you were in New Lands / Galeota.

As a matter of fact, I have lands in Galeota that I want to sell.

I understand that the Gov't., is rebuilding the BP Amoco Pier in Galeota with the idea that all Oil and Gas related business in Trinidad will be relocated to Galeota.

That of course with the exception of Point a Pierre etc. on the South Side.

This could also all be talk.

I will try to meet with Harry again to see if he can do anything.

I did ask Clifford Campbell to meet with him but I am not sure if that happened.

Stanley lives in Brampton and owns an auto parts supply business called GTA Auto Parts Ph: 866-264-7278.

I sent my son to pick up a part for his car there and he called me from the shop asking if I knew a Stanley Achong.

That's how will reconnected.

As for Arthur. Went to see a condo here in Burlington and a Joan Hing King was the listing agent.

Didn't know her before but soon found out that she was Arthur's wife.

He lives in Oakville.

Don't have his number but can get it from Joan.

Small world isn't it??

Regards,

Gerry Chin – Cham

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From: Nigel Boos <nigelboos@yahoo.ca>

Sent: Fri, Nov 16, 2012 8:23 am

Gerry,

Thanks for the note.

Sorry you won't make it.

Say "Hi" to your mom for me, when you see her.

I know that both Stanley and Arthur art MSB OBs, but my limited information says that Stanley lives in Whitby (is that so?) and I know nothing at all about Arthur.

Would you be able to let me have his email address, please?

Thanks a million.

Have a great visit to T'dad.

Nigel

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From: productintnl@aol.com

Date: 16 November, 2012 7:35:33 AM EST

Another missed opportunity for me Nigel but I will be in Trinidad until Christmas Day.

Enjoy the get together.

BTW I recently made contact with Stanley Achong and Arthur Hing King.

Do you know these guys.

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From: Nigel Boos <nigelboos@yahoo.ca>

Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:30:51 -0500

To: De Castro David<calypsobandit@live.com>

Dave,

Thank you for sending me the info I'd requested as to your address when you're in Ontario.

So, here it is, you guys - Bandit is visiting the GTA in December and we're trying to have a little get-together with him at Rotilicious in Ajax on Dec 21st.

I've invited everyone to consider taking on this job of arranging the evening, but so far, there have been no takers so I'll do it myself.

PLEASE DROP ME A NOTE AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN MAKE IT.

If anyone coming to Ajax that evening (Dec 21st) would be willing and able to pick up David de Castro at 87 Dorset Rd., Scarborough, ON M1M 2S9 (Tel: 416-266-4738 - HOME or 416-994-4378 -CELL ) and give him a lift to Ajax when you're coming, I'd sure appreciate it.

EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL AND LET ME KNOW.

Gracias.

Nigel

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From: nigelboos@yahoo.ca

Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:12:41 -0500

David,

Please let me know the address at which you'll be staying and I'll see what I can do to get you a ride to Rotilicious.

I'm going to say Friday 21st - I think it's easier for the guys to find time on Friday evening, rather than Wednesday.

When you send me the address, I'll send out a call for a volunteer.

Nigel

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On 2012-11-15, at 11:11 AM, david decastro wrote:

Hi Nigel,

I would very much like to meet up with the guys.

My open days are--Wednesday December 19 or Friday December 21^st

Your call time and place.

My only problem is I would be in Scarborough and may need a lift if any body is near by me.

Please advise--"bandit"

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From: nigelboos@yahoo.ca

Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:52:23 -0500

Hi Freddie,

Man, I'm sorry.

I should have added you to the Ontario OB's since your emigration to Ontario last June, but, shucks, I forgot to do so.

I'm sorry.

However, now that Cornel has brought this to my attention, I'm assuring you that I've now done the needful, and you're now listed among the Canadians in Ontario.

With that in mind, let me now send you an email I sent out yesterday to the Ontario OB's. Here it is:

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Gentlemen,

I hope that you're all in good health, and that the coming winter will be a mild one for each of us.

I hope too, that you all had a wonderful Summer and are also enjoying this mild Fall.

And now comes Christmas, and with it, the arrival into Toronto of David de Castro (aka the Calypso Bandit) all the way from sunny Florida.

Bandit is coming to visit his family and friends, and it would be nice if a few of us could get together with him to meet the Original Calypso King of Ontario / Canada and to share a roti or doubles and a Carib.

However, the purpose of this note is to let you know that Bandit has written and published a book of his personal memoirs, which, among other things, incorporates stories of his life at MSB, his subsequent career as a kaiso-man, his involvement with Emil Straker (who went on to be an important member of the Merrymen of B'dos), and his continuing involvement with the calypso community back home.

Bandit will be bringing with him a few copies of his book, and he'd be willing to part with each of them for a few Canadian bucks. ($10.00).

Anyway, if anyone is interested in getting a copy, please do yourself a big favour and contact him directly by email ( calypsobandit@live.com ) or by telephone (1-727-785-6824).

And if anyone would like to get together for that roti, please let me know, and I'll see what I can do (No promises, OK?)

Adios.

Nigel

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Since sending out that note, two guys have already responded to say that they'd like to have one of Bandit's books.

So, Dave, please keep track of these emails and bring enough books with you.

ALSO, since it seems that a roti-evening is becoming necessary, it would help, for planning purposes, if you could please give me a realistic date and time when you'll be available and committed to spend a few hours with your MSB buddies, a roti and a Carib.

If anyone feels he'd like to plan the evening, be my guest.

If no-one wishes to volunteer, I hope you don't mind if I do it (somebody needs to do it), and in such a case, Rotilicious is where I'll be heading.

Again, feel free to offer your help, choose a venue, make the arrangements, and, God willing, we'll join you there.

Nigel

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On 2012-11-14, at 10:28 PM, Cornel de Freitas wrote:

Hello Nigel,

I received an email from you (a forwarded message) regarding Mr. Bandit coming up for a visit and would like to join us for a Roti and to heave a Carib.

Please let me know when this is going to take place and where.

By the way, lest I forget, I promised "Freddy" Freytes to let him know of any future "get-togethers".

He missed the 100th celebration at David and Debbie, and I believe he felt left out.

Maybe you could give him a heads up.

Best regards to Jackie,

Thanks, Cornelius

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Ladislao Kertesz at kertesz11@yahoo.com,

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Photos:

12NB0001AJAX21DEC, David De Castro, Salah Wilson, Jerry Bain and David Johnson

12NB0002AJAX21DEC, The book, Bandits Book

18704LK12FACEBOOK, Alan Chandler and Neil Charles.

07SC0010SFASCO, Sarkis Farchak and Salvador Coscarart