Circular No 998

 

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

Caracas, 19 of December 2020 No. 998

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Dear Friends,

The Circular is in a drive to get funds, so that I am going to send out an invitation to gather those that have mentioned gratitude to the Newsletter for the work done in gathering old boys that were lost, or friends of classmates.

Originally it was easy to produce because Venezuelas´s economic situation was of the first world.

Then the downfall started with the new socialist government in 2000, and we were downgraded to second world status.

Now we have reached the third world rating, you can search this in the internet.

This has caused that funds are needed to keep the Circular going.

Through the last few years lots of praise were written but no funds were given.

I thank those that have helped me and I promised to reach issue 1000.

From here on it is your choice,

What is your opinion? Are you among those that would like to see the end of this method of communication.

Maybe I should change over to a social media? Or reduce the frequency?

Your donation is necessary in any case, help!

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Merry Christmas from New Zealand

Nigel Boos <nigelboos@gmail.com>

Thu, Dec 10 at 8:41 PM

Hiya Small Beam,

So nice to hear from you. It’s been a long time.

I hope this note finds you and Monica in good health and happiness, and that all the kids and grand-kids are bearing up well under the COVID menace.

On my side, I’ve had a “Whipple procedure” (look it up) done on December 9th 2019 - exactly one year ago yesterday. I lost my stomach, my spleen, my gall bladder and half of my pancreas. Learning to eat properly without a stomach is a bit of a pain in the . . .  but I’m managing, with the help of my wonderful Jackie. Because of COVID’s presence, the doctors here elected not to do follow-up chemo, so I’ve been using naturopathic meds for 12 months. What an experience!

Next MRI - on Dec 14th.

We’re trying our best to live and work within the Ontario Govt’s restrictions, so I ain´t too sure exactly who’s gonna be visiting us for Christmas, but we’re juggling our daughters and their families to the best of our ability.

Here’s wishing you a very happy Christmas for all the family.

Keep safe. Keep washing your hands and use those masks, with proper distancing.

I’m sure the MSB Old Boys would love to know you’re still around, so I’m forwarding this note to some of them - you might expect a few to get in touch.

God bless you all.

Nigel

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On Dec 10, 2020, at 6:32 PM,

Simon Da Costa <simon.monica@xtra.co.nz> wrote:

Christmas greetings are sent to you across the miles today, to tell you that you are thought about the very warmest way.

                                Merry Christmas

With all our love and all the best for the 2021 new year.

Love to all   

Monica, Simon and all the Family in New Zealand

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GLEN MCKOY

18 Nov 2020

My dear brothers,

We are still stuck in limbo. Our bubble remains zero, so we remain here ha ha. We live in a new age, I am not happy to say, that travel will not be safe for some time to come, reunions as we once knew it, are now treasured memories we shared. However, we continue in this cyber space to keep in contact. Thank you for emails from:

Sir Ladislao Kertesz

circulars,

Sir Berment-McDowald Joseph

on ASAA updates,

Sir Kazim Abasali

please keep us informed.

Sir George on Vene.

Sir Salvador Coscarart

emails in spanish ha ha.

Sir Rory Davies

Sir Fr. Harold Imamshah

& the many other brothers, that reach out and show kindness, to our fellow brothers, Welcome to the Club. We are a silent group, we listen ah lot ha ha , however remember, we are always here, just in case you call.

Cheers El Staff.

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Facebook:

Salvador Coscarart

Am still in chemotheray treatments . Sometimes I feel good others weak but I try to stay up all the way with my brothers. God bless you all my brothers.

God bless my brother keep the faith, stay in there and we are thinking of you!

Andres Freites

Fuerza hermano!!! No lo sabía. Pensaba que you had gone through the whole of it.

Salah Wilson

Preparing for a dissertation defence on November 27th 2020 at 11am Toronto time (God willing)... did send the coordinates for zoom ... should be fun .... all about Steelpan development...stay well and safe

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WhatsApp:

6/7/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Hola, necesito un ingeniero químico para la elaboración de producto de limpieza Si conoces de alguien favor contactame. Saludos Ladislao Kertesz

7/7/20 Most Gerhard: Hola. Piensas fabricar productos de limpieza

7/7/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Hola Gerhard, es una empresa de un oldboy de Trinidad, tiene el material base y desea fabricar shampoo, limpia platos etc.

7/7/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Dónde estas ahora, Marini te está buscando en Miami  Este es el producto que adquirió y desea utilizarlo

7/7/20 Most Gerhard: Dejame contactar ing quimico que trabajo conmigo. Deberia saber

7/7/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Dónde estás?

7/7/20 Most Gerhard: Aqui en la Lagunita.  El Hatillo

7/7/20 Most Gerhard: Cuando tenga el telf.  conocido mio comento lo que quiere hacer el Old Boy y te llamo Lamento. Nadie conoce el paradero del colega que sabe sabe este tema. Mala suerte

18/7/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Gracias Gerhard,. Creo que cerca tienes a Kendrick Allum OLD BOY de la tienda Allum´s Maracaibo.

CD,  audio Y SONIDO.

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25/9/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Robert, how are You?

Can You tell me more about Nigel? Did each house had a private coach?

In my time there were no coaches. It was autolearning by booklets. 1955 to 1960. Did You read the last circular 984? Ladislao

25/9/20 Oconnel Robert: Hi Ladislao. I'm fine thank you. Hope all is well with you also.

Nigel Grosvenor came to the mount in 1981 when I was in fourth form.

It was his first coaching job after returning from college in the USA. He was an extremely affable guy who was marvellous with the boys. Lost track of him for some time after. He then became coach of St. Anthony's College or "tigers" as they are called. He rose to national prominence as the team began to win trophy after trophy.  He will be sorely missed by all whom he touched. I have only fund memories of him from his time on the mount.

25/9/20 18:39 - Ladislao Kertesz: Thanks for the essay, I needed something for the photo.

I was confused when ST. Anthony was mentioned.

I used to belong   to St. Anthony house red and white colours

Were You in that sports group? Who was the cricket coach?

26/9/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Thanks Robert,. Shall include Your story in issue 986

Please feel free to collaborate with the circular, I need your help.

Can You take a selfie so that I may publish it in the newsletter?

26/9/20 Oconnel Robert: Gm. Sure thing will do

2/10/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Robert, please cancel all appointments for a parsec of time, to gather a moment of inspiration in memory of Peter and write it down. Your lines will have priority in issue 986  of the circular.

EDITOR

3/10/20 Ladislao Kertesz: Today I sent to Don, issue 985.

986 is to be sent next week.

Remember Peter and his work for our association.

Friends are never forgotten.

Ladislao 

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EDITED by Ladislao Kertesz,  kertesz11@yahoo.com,  if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any old boy that you would like to include.

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Photos:

16LK9842FBROCFAM, Robert O´Connel and son

58LK1010GMO, Gerhard Most

58UN0017BROCAMILLUS, Bro. Camullus the bee keeper.

17SD0100SDAWFE, Simon Da Costa