Guestbook
From: "lucienne" [...]
To: <cocoreef@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:27 PM
Subject: Hello
Hello Slingshot,
Congratulations!!!
We did not know you received first prize. That is great. We
scream when we read it!!!!
You are great and all God's Blessings go to you for all the
strength and effort you made for us all to win. We will support any
part of the world you go, (smile). I am sorry I missed out seeing the
picture the TV station took of you. If you have any pictures of the parade
of your band we were in can you forward any pictures you have for us to
see.
Hope to receive a reply from you soon.
From: David
To: John
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 9:10 PM
Subject:
Guyana
Slingshot,
How are you? Sorry we couldn’t connect for Mash. But given the
crime situation in the country it was safer that way. By the way, let me
know as early as possible if you still need the
Essequibo
location for your friend Rohit. Also, are you still going ahead with the
video filming for that song we discussed on the phone early February?
Any plans for Carifesta?
Stay well!
Dave
From: Asha […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 7:20 AM
Subject: Greetings from
Berbice
Dear Slingshot,
Greetings from Berbice and hoping all is well with you. We
miss you very much but glad we can see your videos on TV. I love
“Berbice Girl” […]
Bye!
From: Pinky
To: John Slingshot
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: Congratulations
Dear Slingshot,
I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your performance
during Mash 2008. You were wonderful on Mash day and looked strong on the
float. No more horse carts for you, right? LOL
I just want you to know my family and I were impressed with your
float and costumes. We were happy when we read you copped the top prizes.
Your Guyanese #1 fan Pinky
From: "Joyce" […]
To: SlingShot
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 5:00 PM
Subject: Thank You
I just want to say thank you for participating
in the Mash Parade with you. It was a dream come true! I
always wanted to participate in a Mash parade and my dream was finally
answered.
The costume was beautiful and you have such a kind warm heart
to give those costume FREE to people to participate.
I went to
Guyana
to celebrate my birthday with my parents and saw your ad on the local
TV to join your band. Will you be at Caribana in Canada? I
will be at Caribana and if you will attend, I will look out for you just
to say hello to you. I love your music. Your email address I found
on the web and was happy to be able to contact you.
Hope our paths
cross again in life. I reside in New Jersey.
Take care and keep up the good work.
Good Bless and Happy
Easter.
From: Alain
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:10 PM
Subject: Tropicalwaves
Website
Slingshot, how are you? Hope all is well your side of the
Atlantic. Your website needs updating! […] Will you make it
for Nothing Hill carnival this year?
Keep in touch!
From: Meagan Zbronski
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 8:13 PM
Subject: Hello
Hello Slingshot!
I am sending greetings from the UK and hoping you are ok. We
are not hearing anything from you and do not know if you are on your feet
again. Please write and let me know. Can you say whether Joyclyn is
still residing in UK?
I tried calling her but the phone keeps ringing out.
I will be emailing you some photos taken at work. I hope you
like them.
Love and best wishes to you.
Meagan
From: rajendra […]
To:
slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 9:39 AM
Subject:
Guyana
Much respect for your accomplishments and dedication to a
wonderful country, my country,
Guyana. I heard samples of your
music and will soon be purchasing your CDs. […]
Looking forward to seeing you at one of your scheduled events!
Take care; keep up the Vibes and God Bless.
Raj
SFC, Ret
United States
Army
From: Sally […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 8:58 AM
Subject: Your website
How are you, Slingshot? I am trying to keep track of you but
your website is of no help. What is going on? So tell me, are you
coming to Toronto
for Caribana? If so how long are you planning on staying? Call me on my
cell.
Miss you plenty! (smile)
Your Canadian sweetheart Sal
From: Satish […]
To:
skeldonuppercorentyne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Photos
I only got to know John recently through this group but he has always
impressed me with his measured speech and comments.
He obviously did a
fine job flying the flag in Guyana.
I heard him on a radio
program the other day on “Voice of Guyana” and he is certainly a very
gifted artiste.
By him being in
Guyana
for the Mash 2008, he kinda lets us in the Diaspora off the hook because
we can now say that at least the Diaspora is doing their bit.
Big
thanks therefore to Mr. DrePaul!
From: Harry Bissoon […]
To:
skeldonuppercorentyne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Photos
I love John 'Slingshot' DrePaul's enthusiasm in spite of his
accident in last year's Mash.
From: Nazim Hussain […]
To:
skeldonuppercorentyne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Photos
The Legend came again!!
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AcsnLRm0btmLpI
From: Mike Haskell
To: John
Sent: Wednesday, February 27,
2008 1:12 PM
Subject: Touching base to say 'thanks'
Hi Slingshot
and Ingrid,
I am so glad to hear that you had a safe journey home. I
arrived in Maine in a driving snowstorm at 2:00 am, culminating a 21
hour journey from
Guyana.
Slingshot, as the plane
lifted off from Cheddi Jagan, my eyes welled with tears... I cannot
remember a time in my life when I have experienced such a wonderful time.
The Guyanese people made me feel welcome, secure and befriended.
Unfortunately, (said tongue-in-cheek) thanks to you, there is no place in
Georgetown that I can go without being recognized While walking in
the market any number of people came up to me and said, "you are that guy
with Slingshot", when Maggie was showing me the library at UG, a student
came up to me and said, "I know you...you're that Don King guy with
Slingshot", cab drivers repeatedly told me that they had seen me downtown
with Maggie... frankly, I loved it, every minute. […]
Anyway, I've rambled long enough...now I have to go figure out
how to move my base of operation down to the Caribbean....and then find
something to do in Guyana.
Have a great day.
Fair Winds,
Captain
Mike Haskell
From: Doreen […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:19 PM
Subject: Your Mash Fever DVD
Dearest Slingshot,
I want to thank you very much for the Mash Fever DVD you gave me
on Mash Day. I played it a hundred times already and will continue
for another 100. That’s how much I loooooooooooooooooooooove it!!!!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I will write again soon.
Your dear, dear, dear fan,
Doreen
From: "Mike Haskell" […]
To: "WGML" <wgml@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:50 AM
Subject: Mash report from Mike Haskell
Dear Listers,
I apologize for being tardy getting this out...I
have been on a whirl-wind tour of
Georgetown
and have not had ready access to a computer. Below are my observations of
Mash 2008.
First, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Slingshot for
honoring me by allowing me to be on your float...in a word, it was
FANTASTIC!!!! Slingshot, you are a gentleman, an icon and an inspiration
to all those who come in contact with you. I will always cherish my
association with you at Mash 2008. Thank you and thanks to Ingrid and
Donna...and thank you for the CD, I can hardly wait to get to my CD
player.
Second, while there was clearly a subdued atmosphere around the
Mash celebration (I understand that the stands at National Park were
relatively empty) the mood turned to one of celebration as the day and
night wore on. I can understand people's hesitancy to venture out not
knowing whether or not someone was going to be crazy enough to open fire
on the crowds in Georgetown...thankfully,
it was a day of joyous celebration.
Next, I want all the "tourists" out
there to realize that Georgetown is not a pirate
camp filled with brigands and thieves waiting to fall upon every
unsuspecting tourist and rob them. During my time in Georgetown I walked freely AND comfortably
through just about every part of the city...well, I did stay out of "Globe
Yard"... Slingshot warned me that if I went in there, even the police
wouldn't come get me. But really and truly, I did not feel the least bit
uncomfortable wherever I went... I walked alone, I walked with Maggie, I
walked during the day, I walked at night....and I was never
accosted....well, except by the people who who came up to me on the street
with "Hello, Cap...you're that 'Don King Guy' with Slingshot, or some
similar comment....always with a handshake, always with a smile..and, God
love the entrepreneurial spirit of the Guyanese, with a business card in
their hands and a ready explanation of the business they had and how it
could serve me.
Mash was wonderful...I had an awesome experience...and
the rest of my stay in Georgetown was equally
wonderful. I visited the National Library, the Parliament Building,
the markets...looovvvvveeee the markets!!! Attended church with Maggie and
heard her give an outstanding presentation at the Georgetown Toasmaster's
meeting. The only negative??? my stay was wwwaaayyyyy too short. I will be
returning...this time to go up into the Rupuunni highlands...and when I
return, I'm taking a couple of extra runs with me so that Guyana will BEAT
Jamaica next time...one run, we only needed ONE RUN!!!!
Maggie has my
camera with a couple hundred shots of Mash...shortly, she will be sending
them to me to post.
Fair Winds,
Captain Mike Haskell
From: "carl veecock"
To: "Wayne's List"
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:21 AM
Subject: [WGML] Mash 2008
[…] I think Slingshot was very daring, standing up again in a
moving vehicle. That guy has a lot of guts.
Layta
Carl
February 25, 20008
From: Henry […]
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Monday, February
25, 2008 11:43 AM
Subject: Welcome Back
Hey Slingshot, it was wonderful seeing you again. Your float
and costumes looked great.
I must tell you we miss seeing you on the dray-cart, though! Lol
Looking forward to seeing you for Carifesta.
Take care!
Henry
From: Neela Charran […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday,
February 25, 2008 10:16 AM
Subject: Thanks
Dear Slingshot,
It was so good to see you again and able to move about like
before. I had a great time in your band! The costumes were fantastic
and you look beautiful in yours! I wish you were able to come down from
the float and walk with us. Did you miss your dray cart? (lol)
Anyway this is to say “thanks” for coming back to
Guyana. Don’t stay away too long as we
all miss you very much!
Best wishes to you and your family.
Neela
From: Nazim Hussain
To: John
Sent: Saturday, February 23,
2008 6:12 PM
Subject: Mash Fever
The “Come Back Kid” made a grand entrance in Mash 2008. He
went down (last year), but came back to fight again.
Nazim
From: Satish
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Saturday, February
16, 2008 5:50 PM
Subject: Mash 2008
Bro Sling! I am getting to know you a little more.
I have just heard you sing a Mash song on Guyana Radio 98.1FM on-line
and I was not aware we were in such starried company.
Congratulations!
Man you are just great and you sound like a devotee of
the Mighty Sparrow (except, of course, younger ... and better)!
We ARE not worthy!
Take care my bro and MASH DEM UP at what
looks to be a fantastic Mashramani 2008.
From: Nazim Hussain
To: John
Sent: Monday, February 11,
2008 12:55 PM
Subject: Media Press for conference & band launching
Sling
This will amuse you. We were coming back on the big ferry
after the competition, and one of the older singers was serenading all the
tired folks on the boat. Two of the songs he sang (accapella) was your
“Home Sweet Home” and another one of yours. May I attempt to say he
sounded a bit better that the original (smile). But it was a thrill to
hear him sing the two songs in their entirety. Then he proceeded to sing
Charlie Pride. Man you ranking in the big Leagues
Regards
Nazim
Hussain
From: Wrickford Dalgetty
To:
skeldonuppercorentyne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: slingshot
Good luck Sling. Please don't try to run faster than the horse this
time. LOL
Slick
From: Satish
To:
skeldonuppercorentyne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 12:34 PM
Subject: slingshot
Good luck Sling with your Mash celebrations in Guyana. We wish we could be
there too.
Have a great trip.
From: "Ken Chung" […]
To: "Slingshot"
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:44 AM
Subject: New fan
Hi Slingshot
Owen Ching wants to buy CD/DVD. Please phone […] (UK).
Regards
Ken
From: Seeta Mohan
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 11:14 AM
Subject: Greetings
from Canada
Hello Slingshot,
Greetings from Canada! How are
you? I hope doing fine. I always look up your website to follow you
progress, but there is no update. Is everything ok with you? Any
plans for Canada?
We send love and wishes for good health to you.
Best wishes from Seeta
From: Greg
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 7:51 AM
Subject: Mash
Hey Slingshot!
Long time no hear from you? How is the healing coming around? I
hope all is well.
Are you planning anything for Mash this year? I notice your
website has no info on it. […]
From: "Town Girl" […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2008 10:10 AM
Subject: Mash
Dearest Slingshot,
I hope you are feeling better and able to do things on your own.
I pray for you weekly (smile). Slingshot will you be in
Guyana
for Mash? I would love to see you again. (smile) I must let you know Guyana having
some crime problems lately so we don’t know if Mash will be enjoyable like
before. I will be looking out for you on Mash day.
Your faithful fan “Town Girl” Lindy (smile)
From: Terry McGovern […]
To: cocoreef@msn.com
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: Website
Slingshot! What’s the latest with your injury? Are you doing Mash this
year? Let your fans know your plans for Mash. Your website needs
updating!!!!!!!!
Reply early.
Terry
From: "Mary Burrowes" […]
To: cocoreef@msn.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 3:00 PM
Subject: Mash 2008
Hello John,
Greetings from UK!
How are you feeling? We you are stronger now. We will be in
Guyana
for Mash and want to know how to join up with you. Can you email us
some info? Also, your friend Jen wants to know if she can be the queen of
your band. Write us soon and let us know.
God Bless you!
Mary & friends
From: Frank Adrian Hopkinson
To: John DrePaul
Sent:
Saturday, January 26, 2008 6:54 AM
Subject: Mash
All the best
with Mash!!!
And don't mash up!!
God Protect!!
From: "eusi kwayana"
To: "John" <cocoreef@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 6:53 PM
Subject: Greetings and wishing you well
I am very sorry to hear of your accident. I wish you full
recovery.
eusi
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