Circular No 353

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

Caracas, 9 August 2008. No.353

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Dear Friends

News on the Florida JAM??? Please, need a date.

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Hippies from the Sixties‏

From: Glen Mckoy (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)

Sent: Fri 2/08/08 2:01 PM

Welcome to the Jerry Springer show ,right Glen??

We could not plan the amount of attention this is getting, even if we tried.

I think the membership just went up, I could just imagine the stories flying around Trinidad, Jon, man, I hope you keep up the good writings, I stepped in because John is from our time and Jon, I did not want you to take another slap on the other cheek, you proved to be the bigger man in the whole thing, you stayed cool and calm, are you there Jon ? or are you still in shock??

You know what I can't understand, so many people have so much to say on this, how come, it only had about what 5 writers in the whole forum.

I know this was going to come as Don, in two articles, mention mental and physical abuse, I wanted to address it at the time, but held back, Jon, you know Don, hope he don't go opening up that can of worms again.

Don have some hurt you know, I know he wants to also share it, I hope he just shares it with you Jon.

ha ha, John did state if I wanted to contact him I could phone, but I won't.

Well at least my brother Hudson is still in his good books, last I heard.

I think Hudson is coming up from Trinidad today I will have to give him a call.

Glen I hope you get some sleep for the next rounds.

I think like any group that is still in the forming stage, will have growing pains, ask Nigel, just to get a list is a huge task..Thanks again gentlemen, for all your support now and the future.

Ladislao, you don't have to say a thing but you must know what is happening, or its not official, you guys are our elders, I respect your leadership, in any major decisions, you guys have the final say, right Glen, on behalf of our group Hippies from the sixties.

Have a good day brothers,

Glen

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RE: Hippies from the Sixties‏

From: Glen Mckoy (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)

Sent: Fri 2/08/08 4:31 PM

Glen, I do not really support gambling, however all is good in moderation I guess, Hudson was 103 and my dog tag number 201.

I think, my house was Francis.

Talking about that, what kind of records did the mount keep, the dutch are good at keeping records, but the only thing is the records might be in Rome.

G#1gone

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From: gevelyn1@bellsouth.net

Sent: Fri 2/08/08 7:18 PM

Would you believe I ran into one of those girls here in Ft Lauderdale.

Said she was in love with Frank Holmes.

Long black hair, sharp nails, high heels and dressed to kill.

After 1/2 hour talking in Spanish my wife said "OK the moon went out of that honey long ago." Time to go home."

What about Mr Julian and Mr Carter.

I used to slide the history book off the desk with a band and Mac would say "Leave it there it won't fall any further"

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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:01:15 -0400

From: reglaw@gmail.com

I AM IN !!! For that Florida Jam ... now .. THAT'S GONNA BE REAL SOMETIN !!!! ...I CAN' T WAIT !!! ... I SUPPOSE WE WILL ALL BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE ... I'M ONLY WAITING FOR GLEN#1 TO ARRIVE AND WE'LL START REHEARSING ...My Fender Precision is ready !!! ...

CheChe ....

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From: Glen Mckoy (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)

Sent: Mon 3/17/08 7:09 PM

Hello/ Hola todos / my brothers / Things are slowly warming up/ How yuh doing ? Hope all is well.

Neil, that photo, is me this year, on a boat, in the arm, in the Halifax harbour, on the coast right before you hit the real ocean, The cap covering the bald head from the sun.

I'm 52 yrs old, this year, Brazilian women ripped my hair out, in expressing their passionate love, for me, when I was young, and it never grew back, no regrets, life goes on. Attila ,should like that.

Remember man, the Titanic, well this is the port that responded to the s.o.s call when the ship was sinking, every thing that was found, was brought back here to Halifax, even the bodies of the victims are buried here, lots of history.

I use to sail every summer, out of South-West cove, right across from Peggy's cove , here in Nova Scotia, for about 20 years, with my buddy father, who was, always the captain, he was like the top shrink, here in Halifax in the 60's-80's, and then he passed aways a few years ago, he was in his late 80's, Like ah father, learnt a lot from him. Lost interest in sailing, and only motor boat around now.

However, the Atlantic ocean is wild in the summer months here, it gets hot, but the ocean is still colder than Ice.

The sailing was great, not that smooth, but I loved it.

It was like Running down from White Stones ,and yuh late for Showers at Six.?

(this is only from G#1 point of view)

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From: Glen Mckoy <mckoy43glen@hotmail.com>

Date: March 17, 2008 3:09:27 PM GMT-04:00

(This is only from G#1 point of view) What If ??
If I was coming to Florida, for any gathering, you guys better have a boat trip booked, for part of the day, I hope, on this long weekend event by the ocean.

Rent a place on by the ocean, a big place by the beach, close to good food, for the weekend.

Well yuh know there will be a lot of guys, from Canada that might decide to come down.

Some guys might come with wifes or who ever, would of course arrange for a motel/hotel close by.

But ,the place we rent, for that weekend. is Grand Central, Hang-Out .

Real Musicians coming, and is party time, and we go be, jamming down the place.

If Hudson come, we need to rent a good Keyboard,

If Wayne Hackett come we have real Pan,

If David Decastro(thecalypsobandit) come, yuh have a band,

If Rafael Echeverria (CheChe) comes we will have a Wicked Bass Player,

If I Glen McKoy(Guitar#1) and Glen Evelyn(Guitar#2) comes, we have two guitar players here already, and rent a drum set too, I play drums, Wayne plays drums, or a member, Kid??

Also rent a Roland Acoustic Chorus Amp/ for me to play thru( my Godin/ Nylon String Electric Acoustic) it also has a Vocals channel, if you see a good price, in Florida, I will buy, and keep it there till I come down. and who knows, who else are musicians in the group.

If all these guys come together, and of course all the limers, memories forever, yours.

Don't worry , the boys from Canada will foot a big part of the bill.

Well, we who stay in" The party house by the Sea."

Book now with CheChe/Tim/G#2.

Of Course with all the excitement of getting together, some boys might have a little to much to drink, then you have a place, to crash, call the wife say, yuh to drunk to drive, will see yuh in the morning.

The never ending Jam, All night long.

As an Imaginary member, of (the high command) The Committee, now.

We are required to have at all reunions, a escort/body guard on hand to ensure, that any committee members or members on hand are not harassed / or intimidated and nothing, prevents the event, the party, from happening as planed.

So on behalf of the committee. I am requesting Anthony Garner (Mono)to accompany me to Florida, as official of the Law here in Canada,

This committee member will feel safe to have Mono on site, for the event.

LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED / DO AH LITTLE DANCE / SING A LITTLE SONG / GET DOWN TO FLORIDA.
Best Regards goes out to all my Brothers.

Glen Mckoy/ Parrot Troop (proud member since: 1968-2008)

Big Hi goes out to G#2/CheChe/calypsobandit/Hudson/Wayne/G#3/

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From: mckoy43glen@hotmail.com

Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:01:58 +0000

Thank you so much David, fellas ah hearing the West coast ? ?/ CheChe , you will have to comment to David on this.

Also any old boy playing drums ?? yet.

What instrument is Norman playing again.

I forgot, I read it , somewhere.

Also CheChe we have to rehash the all the old band lists, that came up in past circular issues.

May be, a note to all mount past musicians,. might be an idea.

Nigel it might be time for the Musicians List ?? more work ha! ha!

Love to all Glen.

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From: thecalypsobandit@hotmail.com

Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:37:30 +0000

Hi guys

What is this about coming down to Florida to jam.

I live in Florida on the west coast, that's where you want to be away from Miami.

Book any thing near to Clearwater Beach and you wont regret it

"THE BANDIT"

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From: Glen Mckoy (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)

Sent: Tue 3/18/08 8:37 PM

Thank you Nigel,

CheChe, I see, Mr Norman Smith might be adding some notes to the event.

We are, in the planning stage, also we got some interest from a couple of old boys in Venezuela. who coming for the lime, for sure.

Once we have an idea, of how many people are interested then we can, narrow down a compatible time frame, to work with that will be best, for all.

But don't worry, we are working on this and other pending projects.

right it Now.

We are also waiting for a major contributor, and one of the arrangers , of the event n Florida Jam, Mr Glen Evelyn (#2) To get back to the states.

If it was up to CheChe, he ready now.

My wife asked me last night what part of Florida is the event, as she was checking on ticket prices for me I don't even know the answer to where in Florida yet.

However between Tim, CheChe, G#2,G#3, Wayne Hackett, in Florida also, many boys that are in the area will jump in to help out, when arrangements are organised.

So please rest tight for the moment.

Thanking all of you in advance , you party people, who have already contacted us on the Florida Jam Session. ,their eager support, we are already receiving is amazing.

We were talking about a House or the beach, the way it was looking, if it continues like this, we might have to get a Hotel.

Please those of you who are interested, please send your names in to Rafael Echeverria (CheChe) or Tim Healy (Tarzan) or Glen Evelyn (G#2) or myself Glen McKoy(G#1)

Thank again and looking forward to your comments,

Your truely Glen McKoy. (guitar player/ keyboard player/ drummer/ backup vocals.)

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From: nigelboos@eagles-wings.ca

Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:29:59 -0400

Hey Stu, Norman,

A couple of Old Boys of MSB are planning to get together in Florida to have a jam session sometime in Summer.

I just thought that you might like to get involved with them, and to bring your guitars as well.

OK. I know that perhaps you all do not know one another AS YET, but hey, it might be an opportunity to get together and to enjoy some good company.

If you're interested, perhaps you can coordinate through Glen McKoy in Nova Scotia. (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)

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The Florida Jam/ Abbey Old Boys(Private Club) Musicians /Jam Session / Reunion #1‏

From: Glen Mckoy (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)

Sent: Wed 3/19/08 10:14 PM

Hello David,

So you will be in Toronto .

Well, I will inform Hudson, Nigel and , some of the boys in Toronto, of your visit there.

It will be a prefect time for some of the boys to meet a brother, that was on the mount way before us, and a wicked musician.

David, you and Hudson will have to make contact.

Hudson are in contact with recording studios, in Toronto and very connected to Caribana people and stuff.

As like yourself Hudson and his son, also have a few songs on C.D etc.

Hudson son, Gino is very involved with the Soca Warriors club in Toronto.

David , if you get to Montreal then you are close to me, David if you want to come for a few days to Nova Scotia , you are more than welcome to stay at my house.

I know how busy things get for Caribana in Toronto.

If I can, will try to catch you in Toronto while you are there.

My mother and sister also lives there.

Thank you again for all your wonderful CDs , that you have sent me over time.

Playing only sweet notes, your truly,

Glen McKoy.

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From: thecalypsobandit@hotmail.com

Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:04:01 +0000

Hi glen,

I will be in Toronto from July 15th to august 15th REMEMBER THAT IS CARIBANA TIME.any other dates o.k.

"bandit"

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From: gevelyn1@bellsouth.net

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:41:35 +0000

Rafa,

Just arrived back to lovely Florida. Got your message.

Will call. Lets see if we can get together at Cafe Europa for a FREE dinner.

Glen I pulled out the Rosewood neck guitar I started ( for you ) a few months ago.

Should be ready this week.

Send me your shipping address.

Glen

Thank you so much David, fellas ah hearing the West coast ? ?/ CheChe , you will have to comment to David on this. Also
any old boy playing drums ?? yet. What instrument is Norman playing again. I forgot, I read it , somewhere. Also CheChe
we have to rehash the all the old band lists, that came up in past circular issues. May be, a note to all mount past musicians,. might be
an idea. Nigel it might be time for the Musicians List ?? more work ha! ha!

Love to all Glen.

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That is for now, till the next one

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