Newsletter
for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas, 25 January 2014 No. 638
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Dear
Friends,
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Chris Knowles
19th January, 2014.
Gentlemen,
The New Year has confirmed a change of personal circumstances for
me, and as such I am resigning as an officer of the Abbey School Alumni
Association.
I will be participating in some Reunion events being planned for
later in 2014, and hope to see you there.
Thank you for your camaraderie,
Chris.
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Don Mitchell
Jan 19
Hope you will be all right nevertheless, Chris.
Don
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Don,
Seems that you are the only one with time to spare, jajajaj
I am going to retire in 2023 !!!
Just a joke, you can count on me, my only problem is going to be
the accommodations just like last time.
Maybe these will be solved with a new government here in
Venezuela.
ladislao
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Don Mitchell
Jan 17 at 12:11AM
Hi, Antoine,
Good to hear from you.
You left Trinidad just 3 years before I did.
Hopefully, we shall all meet in October this year.
Keep well.
Don
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From: Antoine Sabga
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 6:47 PM
Hi, Don
I just got your email, I have been away and I just got back.
There is not much l can contribute since I’ve been living in
Florida for the past 33 years and left Trinidad in 1961.
Nevertheless I will very much like to attend regardless of the
time, or date .
Thanks for your consideration.
Best regards and GOD bless.
Antoine ( bulldog )
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Don Mitchell <idmitch@anguillanet.com> wrote:
Hello, Antoine,
At Nigel’s suggestion I am adding you to the core group of
persons I am consulting in organising the 2014 Reunion.
I have added you to my mailing list for the circulars on the
Reunion.
Grateful for any feed back as you get them.
Look forward to having you there.
Keep well.
Don
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Don Mitchell
Dec 31, 2013
Thank you, George, for the kind words.
Now, we have to see if we can translate our good intentions into
a concrete achievement (by way of an Event we can all enjoy) in late 2014.
Don
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GEORGE
Dec 31, 2013
A huge thank you to Nigel, Ladislao, Don, Glen, Jon,
Kazim.........for all their terrific work in 2013 and years past in keeping us
connected in the ebb and flow of our present and past.
May the Holy Spirit continue to bless your ingenuity, commitment
and dedication.
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Don Mitchell
Dec 23, 2013
Can Alex keep up with us, as we run up White Stones?
Or, will he bring a porter? :-)
Just kidding. I think it is a wonderful idea.
I shall add it to the list, for him to be asked.
Don
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Glen Mckoy
Dec 23, 2013
Dear Nigel,
Your suggestion is a very good one, as everything we do, we
should seek the knowledge of brothers, who are experience in whatever we are
trying to do, they can advise us wisely on same, and when possible, may be able
to part-take in certain important events.
If their time permits.
We must first wait and see what Don have to say, and to where we
are with the count etc. and how the arrangements are going, what sort of
support he is getting, and requires at this time.
Please forgive me for straying, however its seems like, only a
certain few that care to leave a footprint in the history journals of Trinidad,
that the Abbey School did exist.
Some of us keep it alive with, Circulars, Blogs, Chat Sites,
stories, tales etc.
The rest of stuff movies, books, documentaries etc. are possible,
however it seems to me like the same segregated group of brothers have formed,
in some way or the other,
I guess that's just human nature, of those who really care, and
those that are still in limbo.
If this segregated group don't take action at all times, it seems
like nothing moves.
However, many do want to take part, in this 2014 Reunion, we
expect this to be an Official Reunion, and a recorded event, hoping that this
will be helpful, in showing and establishing for once, that we are a True
Alumni, and also making better relationships and connections, to brothers that
are still good friends in their own circles.
We hope that all these circles can comes together, for this
reunion.
Cheers My Two Cents –
Glen.
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Nigel Boos
Dec 23, 2013
Here's my penny's worth.
How about asking Alex de Verteuil to do a documentary on the 2014
Reunion.
Alex has already earned his spurs with other productions, with
some distinction, and I guess he is a good choice to produce a worthwhile
presentation for us all.
Best of all - Alex is an Old Boy of the Abbey School as well.
(MSB 1959).
Contact: alexdeverteuil@gmail.com
Nigel
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On 2013-12-20, at 3:39 PM, Glen Mckoy wrote:
George, before we say too much, what is our legal rights in doing
such a project, do we have permission ??
Maybe we are setting up a trap, for ourselves, just asking a
reasonable question, Jon, had a good name, just in case. ha! ha!
Don't let emotions cloud our vision.
Thank You -
Glen.
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From: amickiew@att.net
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:19:25 -0600
Good idea, Don.
One of the potential approaches to the movie is a
“flashback”.
We could potentially use the reunion as a starting point and
flashing back to specific points in the past as the movie develops.
I have seen the movies taken on cell phones inserted perfectly
and realistically into Hollywood movies....Keep it rollin’,
George
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From: Glen Mckoy
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 2:04 PM
My Dear Sir Don,
These mementos should be professionally recorded, as best as we
can.
If we have a price range, maybe we can see, what we can do.
It is an historical venture, who knows where this journey may
take us.
As most of the characters are still alive, witnesses to these
events,
A Real Life Story, it just don't get any better than this
Amigos.
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From: idmitch@anguillanet.com
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:13:13 -0400
Dear friends,
Something Glen and his Circle have been joshing about is making a
movie.
Which got me thinking that a video documentary of our Reunion in
2014 might be a good idea.
We might find a young cameraman/woman who will not mind following
us around recording our adventures and merriment.
There might be short clips of the attendees giving a few words on
what happened to then since Mount.
Some of our oldest and most cherished photos could be included
with a few words on what they signify.
With professional use of voice-over and music and actual audio in
some of the clips, it might make an attractive memento?
Keep well.
Don [Just back in Anguilla this afternoon.]
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Alex de Verteuil
Dec 31, 2013
Hello Nigel,
Much appreciate the invitation to work with you on a documentary
video programme recording the 2014 Reunion but I'm afraid I'm not in a position
to accept, as much as I should like to.
However I can refer you to a friend and colleague who I think
would be happy to consider the project.
His name is Cliff Seedansingh and he is a highly experienced
videographer who specializes in documentaries.
He recently produced a video biography of Cive Pantin.
Cliff's is a small one-man operation.
He does his own shooting and editing and takes on additional
crew, free lance, as required. Furthermore I have no doubt he can make the hike
up to White Stones.
Now that I come to think of it, I have a feeling there may be
some connection with the Mount going back to the time of Scipio Soudeen (?).
Anyway if you wish I can approach him and ask him to get in touch
with you.
Best regards
Alex
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Alex de Verteuil
Jan 16 at 7:08 AM
Hi Don,
Cliff's email address is cliffseedansingh@hotmail.com.
He has three phone numbers: 622 5934, 684 4453, 669 0352.
I have mentioned the project to him so he knows someone may be
making contact.
He may be able to suggest someone as an event organizer if you
wish to put it to him.
Best regards
Alex
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On Jan 15, 2014, at 7:40 PM, Don Mitchell
wrote:
Hello, Alex,
Sorry I am just now acknowledging receiving this.
Mr Seedansingh sounds perfect.
I shall make sure to contact him when I am in Trinidad shortly,
and to pass on his details to whoever we can contract as an event organiser for
the Reunion.
Could I trouble you for his email or telephone numbers?
Gracias.
Don
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On Dec 31, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Nigel Boos
wrote:
Thank you, George.
Happy New Year to
you and your family.
Nigel
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From: GEORGE
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 9:01 AM
A huge thank you to Nigel, Ladislao, Don, Glen, Jon,
Kazim.........for all their terrific work in 2013 and years past in keeping us
connected in the ebb and flow of our present and past.
May the Holy Spirit continue to bless your ingenuity, commitment
and dedication.
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Ladislao Kertesz at kertesz11@yahoo.com,
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Photos:
MSBAP28MI6512, Mount Inside
12JD0008BJD, Bro. Joseph Dorset at Holy
Family Church
12JD0012BJD, Bro. Joseph Dorset and daughter
at MSB
298440LK13FB, Winston Ramsahai and trophies
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