Saturday, 7 June 2008

Circular No 344





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

Caracas, 7 June 2008 No.344

Dear Friends,

This issue is on the ESMERALDA, read on.
And finally a notification with lots of time to prepare for.

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Re: Reunion 2008

Nigel P. Boos

Monday, June 23, 2008 9:09:40 AM

Winston,

I'm passing along your request to Ladislao, as you asked me to do.

Please recognise that, if you ever want Ladislao to publish info for you, you need only email him directly.

Best wishes.

Nigel

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On 22-Jun-08, at 12:50 PM, Winston Ramsahai wrote:

Greetings Nigel

We are having a Reunion meeting today Sunday 22nd. 2008 Reunion is scheduled for August 30th 2008 at MSB.

Final details will be forwarded by Chris Knowles.

Can you inform Laszlo to publish 2008 Reunion date for early planners.

Bank ac will be discussed today.

The email address will be sent by Gary Matthews, who has all the details.

Look forward to seeing you.

Regards

Winston

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From: Nigel P. Boos [mailto:nigelboos@eagles-wings.ca]

Sent:Martes, 10 de Junio de 2008 08:55 a.m.

Thanks, Enrique, for this information.

I have just returned from a cottage vacation, myself, in the Muskoka region, and I was captivated by the story, the pictures, the camaraderie and the obvious sense of fun which the arrival of MV Esmeralda generated.

Congratulations to Captain Victor Zanelli on his command of such a beautiful ship, and here's wishing you a safe and very eventful voyage. (Next time, try to include Canada in your itinerary.)

Congrats too, to everyone who was involved in the preparation for the visit to the ship and to the development of bonds of strong friendship between the Old Boys of MSB.

Nigel P. Boos

P.S. For current viewing of the progress of mv Esmeralda, see: http://www.esmeralda.cl/

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On 10-Jun-08, at 8:28 AM, ENRIQUE L ZANELLI wrote:

Hello guys,

This just to let you all know that Victors email while on the Esmeralda is esmeralda_2008@stratosnet.com

Saludos,

Enrique Zanelli

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From:Glen Mckoy

Sent:Monday, June 09, 2008 10:52 AM

MODERN DAY KNIGHTS / MSB / HIPPIES FROM THE SIXTIES. / ABBEY SCHOOL 1942-1984

OLD BOYS PRIVATE CLUB /MEMBERS ONLY/ THE MONTH OF JUNE, FOREVER ESMERALDA.

Hope all received photos well, I got doubles at times, careful some brothers may not be able to receive too much photos o.k.

Today we thank, and pay tribute, and honor, to two of our modern day Knights.

A Knight of the Seven Seas:-Our Brother, Captain Pipo Victor Zanelli.

A Knight of the people:-Our Brother, Mr. Jimmy Samaroo.

As the Esmeralda docked in Port-of-Spain , Trinidad and Tobago June 4th, 2008. The captain stepped ashore, with a big smile on his face, and with so much pride he said, I'm proud to be a mount boy, a tear came to in my eye, as I read the text mail.

With steel pan music in the air, a welcoming token from his friend from prep. Mr. Jimmy Samaroo.

The year is 2008, many boys have come forward, from all over the world to say, " I'M PROUD TO BE A MOUNT BOY ".

Congratulations goes out to the Mr. Winston Ramsahai and his committee, for their smooth handling of the event, in the short time they had, to make arrangements etc., and the brothers who volunteered, to make this memorable event possible.

Also thanks to the photography department, for the excellent photos, Brothers:- Oscar Cantore , Ian Gomes and Salvador Coscarat.

Comments:- Oscar, we know you were on the mount, you can't hide, how come you didn't tell Tim Healy, David Decastro, Trevor Evelyn or myself you were going to be up there.

We hope you not snooping around White Stones, as we did notice over the past few months, you've been asking a lot of questions about the " Chest", which is hidden on White Stones.

Also it was noted that while the Capt. of theEsmeralda , the Trusted Monk and the Dutch Monk who taught French, were having a private conversation on business of the knights, you were also hovering around.

Oscar we may have a few question for you.

Thanking all brothers for their time, and co-operation at all times,

Your brother till the end,

Glen McKoy, Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada .

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ian gomes

Thursday, June 5, 2008 5:53:00 PM

Here are some more pics of the dinner.

Oh, Victor I know you had certain responsibilities to attend to last night but you missed a great time.

Ian

940 - L to R - Edmund Sanoir, Christopher Knowles (One of the main Men in organising everything for us regarding the visit. He was in contact with embassy officials weekly), Winston Ramsahai, Carlos Dvorak.

942 - Yunas & Garth.

945 - Enrique emphasising his point.

947 - Alfredo & Enrique in deep conversation. (probably discussing Banking) Alfredo is a Banker.

950 - Jimmy Samaroo. (Another of the main men - Jimmy arranged for a pan side to play for the captain)

Both the captain (Victor Zanelli & Jimmy Samaroo were in "Prep" together.

I probably was in form 4 at the time.

Later

Ian

(The above mentioned photos shall be sent out in the next circular. Ed.)

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ian gomes

Thursday, June 5, 2008 5:34:30 PM

Yes, all you MSB boys.

You may know that a Chilean military ship "Esmeralda" visited TNT for a 3 day stay.

Well the commander is an old MSB boy. (Victor Zanelli)

So he requested a small contingent of MSB old boys and the monks be invited to the function on board for diplomats.

So the embassy invited us.

I forgot my camera home for that one.

But on the following night, we took the visitors for dinner at "Woodford Cafe" in Movie Town.

Strictly local dishes at the request of the visiting group.

Here are some pics of the event.

For pics of the ship and the first night I will be contacting others who were present.

Group pics see if you can make out the folks.

"958" L to R - Garth Alexander, Carlos Dvorak, Winston Ramsahai, Jimmy Samaroo, Yunas Ali, Alfredo Montiel, Enrique Zanelli (Brother of Captain Victor Zanelli), Roger Juman. Michael D'Ornellas (Specs) stooping between Alfredo and Enrique.

2nd Row - Wives of some of the boys including Enrique's wife. Enrique's son at right Enrique III.

At Bach L to R - Walter Cantore (Son of Oscar), Oscar Cantore,Ian Gomes, Joe Berment Mc Dowald.

"957" same people. "954" & "953" the Boys only.

"939" Alfredo and Oscar in discussion.

Oscar remains miserable to this day. HEEEEEEE! Got you Oscar. That look says it all.

Ian.

Ps. other pics will follow

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Circular No. 337, The Abbey School MSB

ian gomes

Sunday, June 1, 2008 6:52:31 AM

Ladislao,

My name is Ian Gomes attended MSB some where between 1967-72.

Pic #72UN0002Aqualads.

#5 - Johnny Garcia Probably the best swimmer MSB ever produced.

Won Cross harbour twice when the event was swimming across the channel from Gasparee to Dhiens Bay.

He did save 2 lives in Blanchichuese and received medal of merit from the Govener (president) of T & T at the time.

Represented T & T at many international events.

#6 - Eloy

#10 Looks like Neil Charles

#13 Looks like Henri Mendoza

#15 Bro. Rupert

#16 Looks like Jimmy Samaroo (Johnny Garcia's cousin)

#17 Looks like Pedro Coscarat

#18 Bernard Lange (Dec'd)

Other faces I know but cannot put a name to them.

I'm not sure who # 2 is. Could be me.

Man, I swam for the club and wore glasses like that but I'm not sure.

Ian

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1972 Swim Team in Valencia,Venezuela

"nchacha57@aol.com"

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:22:11 PM

No's 1,2,3 forgot names...4:Roger Juman...5:Johnny Garcia..6:Eloy Moffie(deceased)..7:Jean Pierre Tardieu(deceased)..8:Fr Cuthbert..9:Joseph Maryuen(deceased)..10:Neil Charles..11:Robinson(Bobo)..12:Poy Wing(was not a student at MSB)..13:Henri Mendoza..14:Allan Chandler.15:Bro Rupert..16:Jimmy Samaroo..17:Salvador Coscarat...18:Bernard Lange(Coach deceased)..19:Silver....

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So now to the photos and start the next circular !!!!

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Photos:

08UN0001ESMERALDA, Beautiful ship

08UN0015ESMERALDA, Group of ALUMNI with the Captain.

08UN0475ESMERALDA, Night photo with the ship docked at PoS.

08IG0940DINGRP, Edmund Sanior, Christopher Knowles, Winston Ramsahai, and Carlos Dvorak.

72UN0002AQUALADS, Finally a nearly complete roster.

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