Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
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Dear Friends,
My thoughts:
I have been thinking for a long time, as to why the UNKNOWNS in the photos do not reply for corrections, and help get the records straight.
Sometimes I write UNKNOWN to see if the person in the photo recognises himself, but even some of my good friends do not object being called UNKNOWNS.
Why??, I presume that it is to much to ask for the memory after 40 years.
Even so I would like help from other assiduous readers, to send your friends the photo that have UNKNOWNS and ask for a suggested name.
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Re: Mount explosion
Donald Goddard
Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:48:43 PM
Attila:
It seems that you younger Mount boys (1964-1969) were much more adventurous than we older (1953-1958) guys.
Our good friend Salvador Coscarat, from your time and who lives close to me, probably has great stories to tell.
Compared to you all, we can be considered a bunch of "goodie two shoes".
The worst things that we would do is steal some mangoes and have Brother Swa chase us or pelt one another with stale "rock hard" hops bread baked by brother Joseph.
Perhaps the mischief winner in our time was when some of the older guys sneaked out one night and went galavanting in Tunapuna or Port of Spain (I can't remember which place).
For your group this was probably standard "modus operandi".
I know that the "sneaker -outs" were definitely not Isaias, nor Ladislao, nor Urbano nor Ricardo Figueroa, nor David Ames, nor Bodington, nor Norman Gabriel, nor Lipapsky, nor Pradita.
These guys spent too much time studying, playing sports, praying to have time for fun, mischievous activities.
Thanks for enlightening us with such inventiveness that you younger guys enjoyed.
I propose we have a written contest about the worst things we did at Mount with no exaggerations or telling fibs (most difficult to accomplish knowing that many Mount guys are BS experts, including me).
I realise that for some of those older (more than 65 years), senile, big bellied, bald headed guys of my time, remembering so far back might be difficult.
Because I'm still a young, slim 64 year old, with hair, my mind is still in great shape compared to that of my older brother Brian and a few of the other old farts I named above.
Best wishes to all, and let's keep the fun stories coming in order to spice up somewhat our
Donald Goddard (1953-1958)
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"gevelyn1@bellsouth.net"
Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:25:55 AM
While eager to talk about (Pro Fate) I have to say that he was not the first on the list to rock MT, but his standard was much higher.
Che Che ranked Attila as a high ranking official of National Security on his recent visit to
However, Ian's mixture was called Flash.
He collected the large aspirin screw-cap bottles and drilled a hole in the top and inserted a straw as the fuse.
Remember that his Dad was Eric Williams Doctor.
His innovation was swapping Kn03 with Kcl03.
Said it was a sparkler as long as sulphur was kept low.
No matching him ( no pun intended ) I think he had his own key to Kitty's well stocked lab.
Many a tree fell.
Today is Fathers day but please remember our Mother Kitty and send something small to Nigel.
Saludos Glen
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Attila GYURIS
Friday, June 13, 2008 5:06:15 PM
Finally the mystery is solved!
I remember that explosion very well.
We were all wondering WTF just happened!
It rocked the entire school.
It was in the afternoon sometime.
Big smoke cloud drifted up from the dirt path in the bush behind the refectory.
A few days later, some of us small boys went to see the big hole in the tree trunk, and wondered and theorised about the explosion.
That huge tree with the huge gaping explosion hole in the trunk was there for many more years, and I am sure it accelerated its demise.
Never found out who the culprits were.
There were some rumours running around about some chemicals from the chemistry lab and some senior boys being involved....but never got the straight story.
Until now!
You guys were good!
Was it a black powder mixture you guys used?
Attila Gyuris
MSB 1964-1969
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On Wed, 6/11/08,
Carlos Dvorak <carlos_dvorak@aincosa.com> wrote:
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 6:13 AM
Dear Roger,
I am glad to hear from you, the tree did not fell, and as far as I remember it was right next to the track, facing down the hill.
You should remember that I used to go to the mountain very frequently to smoke, even though I was allowed to go to the seniors room.
I remember quite well that episode and as you said the tree is not there any more.
On those days and few years after, I used to stay in Bernard Lange’s home, I know that he and his parents passed over, but he had a sister called Pauline, if any of you contact her, send my best regards and also tell her that I will like to have news from them.
Muy Atentamente,
CARLOS E. DVORAK
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De: Roger Gillezeau [mailto:roger.gillezeau@ansamcal.com]
Enviado el: Miércoles, 11 de Junio de 2008 07:11 a.m.
Asunto: RE: Modern Day Knights/Zanelli & Samaroo.
Let me tell you about the tree.
It was a massive Silkcotton tree located about halfway along Bottom Track close to where it converged with the Middle Track (in those days).
4 of us planned and carried out the explosion.
"Sausage"
"Jeros" de Barry designed the bomb and the ignition device.
We carried out the deed one Saturday afternoon in 1966 and we sure rocked the Mount that day (and
I do think, though, that none of us really expected the power and the noise of the explosion, and I certainly was shellshocked for a while there.
I still can't believe that there wasn't some kind of investigation into the explosion.
But then again, we were fairly expert at covering our tracks in those days.
Basically, nobody knew nothing.
So there you have it, the story of the tree.
A couple years ago 3 of us went looking for it, but it had disappeared.
It must have eventually died and fallen over.
Stretch
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From: oscar cantore [mailto:oscar_cantore@aincosa.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 10 June 2008 02:45 PM
Subject: RE: Modern Day Knights/Zanelli & Samaroo.
Hello to all the brothers of MSB.
Glenn let me clear up something, everyone knew of our trip to the Mount on Wednesday including the organisers, Winston (who accompanied us) and also our friend Samaroo, it was no secret.
I only wish that more brothers could have come and visit the Old MSB it was a very enjoyable trip and Fr. Cuthbert delighted us with some of his special yogurt drink.
Pity we could not go inside the old MSB school area due to the fact that everyone knows it been put off limits to visit due to the nature of the drug rehab establishment.
Carlos Dvorak did a trip inside the woods looking for the Chest and he was searching also ( he confessed) for the tree they blew up with material retrieved from the Chemical lab, but I guess after forty years they was not much left over.
It has come to my attention of a project of making an old boys office and reunion place at the Mount, and if any old boys decide to visit there is going to be facilities to stay and visit I believe it is a great idea and I suggest if between all of us can pitch in to make it come true.
My regards to all and best wishes,
Oscar
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From: Nigel P. Boos [mailto:nigelboos@eagles-wings.ca]
Sent: Martes, 10 de Junio de 2008 08:55 a.m.
Subject: Modern Day Knights/Zanelli & Samaroo.
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
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. /
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
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
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
Comments:- Oscar, we know you were on the mount, you can't hide, how come you did'nt 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 the Esmeralda , the Trusted Monk and the Dutch Monk who taught French, were have 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
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That is for now, till the next one
Your Editor, Ladislao Kertesz
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Photos:
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08LK0683LKEDMI, Dr. Daniel Michieli and your editor Ladislao Kertesz.
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