Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School,
Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas, 15 August
2015 No. 719
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Dear Friends,
Here are the emails.
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Don Mitchell
Aug 9
Thanks, Norman,
Maggie and I are doing all right, for old
farts.
She is in the UK visiting her family and
University friends.
I go over to St Maarten on Tuesday afternoon
to put her up in a hotel, as she arrives too late for the last ferry to
Anguilla.
I am back at home in Anguilla, feeding the
dogs, watching over my pea chicks, taking long walks in the early mornings for
exercise, and in the afternoon watering the hot pepper and herb garden.
The last is no mean trick in a record
drought.
These are what I expect are the daily
exertions of a retired old man anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.
Keep well.
Don
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From: Norman Smith
Sent: Sunday, August
9, 2015 8:41 PM
Dear Don,
It's always a pleasure to check out the
circulars.
Hoping you and your loved ones are all well,
Best,
Norman
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On Aug 9, 2015, at
11:55 AM,
Don Mitchell <idmitch@anguillanet.com>
wrote:
Dear All,
Don’t forget to check the Circulars at
regular intervals:
Keep well.
Don
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Terrence Ferreira The photograph shown here is also shown
in circular #186 as the Class of 1966.
I suggest the information is
incorrect; it is the Class of 64 or 1965.
Why? I'm in the shot (photo) and I
left in 1965.
Eventually we will get it right but
until then please remain vigilant.
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Terrence Ferreira Also many of the names listed are
incorrect. .ie #1 is Che Che not Cunha. #2 is my brother Ronald etc.
And come to think of it #31 Anthony OBrien (Inches)
I believe left in 1964.
He's a FB friend. I'll ask him.
Terrence Ferreira #29 Cornel A DeFreitas mentioned he
too left in 1964 so it's a good bet it's the Class of 64.
Ian
Gomes Thanks Raphael Benedict How Chung.
Appreciate the update and the phone
numbers above.
Puggy and I arranging a little all
fours session or making a lime some where we always try to get Tucu to come.
He is a good all fours player and has
the chat to go with it
Ian
Gomes 31 July at 09:28 Does anyone know what's
the position with TUCU? I visited his apartment on Roberts Street about 3
months ago and got no response.
The phone number he gave me is out of
order and I heard that he is unwell.
Anyone out there has an update?
Raphael Benedict How Chung Saw him recently, Ian!
He was doing quite well! He's just
over that!
Rory Davies Awe man ah hope he ok..Probably
closing in on 80.
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From: Art & Val Knaggs av_knaggs@hotmail.com
Sent: Wed, 7 Nov
2007 5:03 pm
Subject: Lost List
Dear Ladislao,
In a bulletin a few weeks ago (while I was
in Toronto) you had a list of very Old Boys from my time, but somehow I deleted
it before I got the names down, but know where I can get hold of a good few of
them, if you could please copy and send that list to me I will endeavour to do
some research on them, and let you have the info.
Great news on the New Old Boys Association
Project, as we all seemed to have obtained a fabulous outlook on life, a great,
very balance lifestyle, and lots of variety and exposure to all kinds of extra
curricular activities for those who seek them. I really wish them great
success, as I know all the Priests and Teachers whose dream and hope for us it
was, will be smiling from above.
Via con Dios,
Art
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From: Art & Val Knaggs av_knaggs@hotmail.com
Sent: Thu, 21 Feb
2008 3:35 pm
Subject: RE:
Greetings
Great to hear from you, it is such a
pleasure to reconnect.
We are a 19 hour overnight drive from
Toronto to Halifax, but will be here for July (hopefully).
We have 10 grans now, and will be going to T
& T and B'dos towards end of April for a Month, as brother Jack passed away
on 20th Dec, a day after I had a double hernia op, so I could not travel to be
there for his sendoff.
All else fine and we are in touch with quite
a few old Mounties up here in Canada.
All our love to you and family,
Art & Val
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From: ianshoulchiefstore@apuainet.ag
Date: Mon, 18 Feb
2008 05:39:07 -0800
Dear Arthur
What a pleasant surprise to hear from you.
I am fine and still working everyday.
The ticker is behaving very well no more
clogs thank God.
Business in Antigua is bad but we are
holding our own.
Still fighting up with Singer.
I just might come to Toronto in July this
year.
Will let you know if I am coming and we can
make a plan to meet.
I do not use the computer but my daughter
operates it for me.
Love to Val
Keep in touch
Ian
PS I have seven grand children now. How many
do you have?
From: Art & Val Knaggs [mailto:av_knaggs@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday,
February 14, 2008 11:43 AM
Ian,
Hopefully this gets through to you, so I
will be brief.
How the heck are you, as I have e-mailed
Stephen but don't get replies, so maybe the addresses are wrong.
I am fine and keep in touch with quite a few
Old Mount Boys (grey and getting on - but still there; as well as the knowledge
that a few are falling by the wayside in this adventure of life.
Do drop me a line.
As ever,
Arturo (Scroongie)
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Art & Val
Knaggs <av_knaggs@hotmail.com>
View Tuesday, May
20, 2008 7:35:31 AM
Lad,
I left in 49 but did not graduate.
Could not open your list, as too much MB's
or whatever.
When I get back to Canada I will try and do
something about it.
Give me a week.
Thanks,
Via con Dios.
Art
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laszlo kertesz <kertesz11@yahoo.com>
View Sunday, May 18,
2008 8:11:39 PM
Dear Art,
Is 1949 your Form V graduating year??
Please confirm this and I can start with
some of those that are of 1949 to confirm your year and graduation party
assistance.
From your reply I presume that you do not
recognize any of the names.
Just in case Fr. Cuthbert has never answered
any of the Circulars inquiries so I expect none.
There would have been a comment or two, as
you always do.
I shall scratch the list and maybe try
another year.
God Bless
Ladislao
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Date: Sat, 17 May
2008 09:44:23 -0700
From: kertesz11@yahoo.com
Subject: RE. YOUR
CLASS 1949 or NOT
Dear Art need your answer.
Here is my latest version of list trying to
get the different classes together.
Please check it out and add, take-off the
names as see fit.
The idea is to get those graduated in YOUR
form V together.
There might be kids that left before
graduation but who were your classmates, this is the note: left in December
etc,
Also maybe there was no Prep B ???? I do not
know how the classes were arranged.
Also I have included a box for those that
know the date of incorporation to the school.
Well, help !!!!
There might be a better way but I need help.
God Bless
Ladislao
P.S. Seem to have lost Nigel & Trevor's
e-mails!?!
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Art & Val Knaggs
show details 8 May
Always great to get the updates and news of
The Old School.
Especially the photo of Steve Tempro, whom I
met a few weeks ago when in Barbados on a Family Re-Union.
Also re-connected with Clive Bettencourt-Gomes
whom I had not seen since 1948 when he left Mount.
Fabulous to have so many contacts all over
the World, to be able to link up with Old Buddies from our Abbey days.
Could not make it to T & T this time.
Keep the news flowing. Super job Ladislao,
Art
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How I Started OASIS
From: Art & Val Knaggs (av_knaggs@hotmail.com)
Sent: Sun 10/18/09
9:04 PM
Hey I just woke up to the knowledge (and
hint by Don) that I never really attempted to write to the Mounties my story of
"The OASIS" and its origin.
Now with winter approaching, I will make
every effort to so do.
Hang in there.
Art
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From: Art & Val Knaggs (av_knaggs@hotmail.com)
Sent: Sat 10/24/09
3:48 PM
Nigel & Ladislao,
Simply sent this to you, mainly as Trev
combating Prostate Cancer and needs prayers, and I have tried to encourage him
to post his Family Photo.
It is an opportunity to involve him with
some contribution to the Bulletin.
Started a brief sketch of my Life for you
both,
Busy as a bee with Grans and Halloween, plus
all the other activities we share, with friends, associations, prayer group,
etc. Old "Mounties out East are dwindling down.
Bear with us all.
As ever, in Christ,
Art
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From: av_knaggs@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 24 Oct
2009 12:37:35 -0300
Trev,
Can't seem to raise your 'Love Story'
e-mail, our love must dormant at the moment.
Val & I have just started up our Monthly
(Oct to Mar), Winter, 500 Rummy Card session (just 3 couples) and Tom &
Joan Jardim are one of the couples, the other are the Deonarine's (Prem &
Bhan - known for his promoting Cricket in Canada & abroad - they are from
Trinidad).
It is a Simple Dinner Gathering at 6.30,
with (Modest drinks - mostly wine); a bit of a 'chit-chat' to catch up on our
Spr/Sum; then we Move into the "Marathon Cards" at 7.30 and cruise on
to half past Mid-Night (not bad for a bunch of Seniors).
Each player 'kitties up' $2; (six bucks goes
to the winner, and the other $6 we use to buy lotto tickets (and hope for the
best .......hasn't happened yet.
So guess what a surprise I got when Tommie
brought copies of your Family and Gran photo's, with such a wonderful,
beautiful spread of blessed ones you have.
Thank goodness they all got their looks from
Jackie!
Just a thought:- but it would be nice if
consider sending it along to Nigel or Ladislao for the Mount News.
Such a great opportunity to share the
Marital Bliss that we Older ones portray in longevity to the commitment of The
Sacrament of Matrimony, as opposed to (Mattress-Money) that quite a few of the
younger generation seem to experiment with, until they are tired or perhaps
ready for a change for better things, which unfortunately for them, seldom
materialises.
Christian Marriage (as in all other
Challenges in life) pleads for the gift of "Free Will".
Plus it certainly mucks up Family Trees, and
'Our Good Lord's messages"
In the Nova Scotia area, there is a story
quite often told, it goes:-
One evening an old Cherokee told his
grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between
two 'wolves' (inside us all) conscience.
One is EVIL.
It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret,
greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride,
superiority and ego.
The other is GOOD.
It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity,
humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and
faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute
and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The
one you feed!'
There is also another very good one
"The face in the mirror", but it is internationally known, and you
probably heard it many times before.
Have a great day.
Keep your Faith, Hope and Charity (Love).
We really only have our lives to live just
one day at a time - TODAY.
Each single day The Mighty One challenges us
to make the very best if it's possible 16 plus hours (not too much for anyone)
Check 'The Serenity Prayer' for His
confirmation.
Miss your smiling face, as we don’t pas into
or through TO very often.
Will be in B'dos for better part of Jan with
Ed, Michelle & their 2, plus her Parents (they have 2 weeks. We rented an 8
seater Mini-Van, and will waste away on the East Coast, and wallow in "de
sun, man!'
Via con Dios. Amigo.!
As ever, with our prayers,
Arturo
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Photos:
Bandit p38 The Early
Times
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p.4 Jan Koendraat part 4
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Jeffrey Azar
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Comments Terrence Ferreira
