Guestbook Page 3
From: "Milton Drepaul/Smart Business" <tropitaste@yahoo.com>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:42 PM
Best Wishes to you John, Ingrid and family. May you continue to grow and
have the artistic and personal success you want!
I certainly enjoyed catching up with you.
My address here is:
E709-325 Webb Dr.
Mississauga
Ontario L5B3Z9
My personal home no is [416] ……
Look forward to meeting in the spring.
I'll post the newspaper comments on my site.
Take care. We are proud to have such a successful singer in the family.
From: rmaharaj@msn.com
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:40 PM
Subject: Joining Your Mash Band
comments:
Slingshot, how can we get info about your Mash Band “Pirates”?
Some friends and I are planning to visit Guyana and we want to join your
road march band on Mash Day. So send the information soon.
I met you in 2002 when you performed at the calypso tent in DC. Are you
participating this year?
Hoping to hear from you really, really soon.
Rena
city: Baltimore
country: USA
real name: Rena Maharaj
send: Add to Guestbook
From: Dinah Henderson
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:38 PM
Subject: Hi
comments: Hi Slingshot!
This is Dinah your # 1 fan in GT. Me and my girls want to join PIRATES
band on Mash Day. How can I get information? I just love your style. It
is not like the other people who sing here in Guyana. You have class and
style. Some people don’t believe I met you. They say I lying. Come Mash
Day I will show them. Don’t forget to send the information for your road
march band.
Much love from your loyal #1 fan
Dinah
city: Georgetown
country: Guyana
send: Add to Guestbook
From: "Louis Vanlong" <louisrockey@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:16 AM
Subject: Mashramani
HI Mr Slingshot.
Seasons greetings to you for the New Year 2005, hope all is well with
you and your family. Thank you for responding quickly to my email and
I'll be patiently awaiting your new songs and others you will be
producing for this year 2005; Anyway do have a great and a fruitful new
year and years to come, I just wish that I could be there with you for
this year's Mashramani celebrations in G/T, I can't make it due to
financial problems but I really want to be there because I never
experience Mashramani in the city in my life;
Anyway thank you for responding with those kind words.
Let's keep in touch.
Best regards
ROCKEY VANLONG
Radio Paiwomak 97.1 volunteer.
From: Maria Persaud
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 9:30 AM
Subject: Introducing myself
comments: Hi Mr. Slingshot, my name is Maria Persaud and I am 13 years
old. You might think I too young to know your music. But that is not
true. I hear every day on our radio station in Georgetown. I want you
know I love “Pirates”. My father is Mohan and he is saying he will join
your group Pirates on Mash day. Will you write me back?
Luv
Maria
city: Georgetown
country: Guyana
real name: Maria Persaud
send: Add to Guestbook
From: "sergio bhairo" <elections04@comcast.net>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 11:50 PM
Subject: hey there
comments:
It has been 11 years since we last met...don't know if you remember. The
last time we met was at Pegasus with Milton and Ravi and we had a very
stimulating conversation … about 64 Village etc. I am now in California
in the Bay area … call me or email me when you have time for us to catch
up ... maybe we can stir up some Caribbean music out here, there are lot
of Caribbean folks in the area, I am sure you will have a big audience!
Regards
Sergio
From: Rekha Singh
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 8, 2005 10:10 AM
Subject: Hello Slingshot
comments: Hello Slingshot,
This is just to let you know that I saw and enjoyed your videos over the
Christmas holidays. I am proud of your work as a Guyanese entertainer. I
hope to see you on TV for Mashramani. How can I know more about being
part of your Pirates road march band?
Best wishes from Rekha
city: East Coast Demerara
country: Guyana
real name: Rekha Singh
send: Add to Guestbook
From: "Tangerine Clarke" <tangerine@wallacechurch.com>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 3:24 PM
Subject: Mash in GT..
Hey Slingshot, I have been touting your band. I am really excited about
being a part of Mash '05 with you. Please send me details with regards
to flight discounts, as well as how I could be provided with a costume.
Send me all of the details :>)
From: CARL RAMBALI
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 10:07 AM
Subject: A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2005
HI John
2005 will be an exciting year for you and all associated with your
agenda ... Keep up the good work ... KEEP EM HAPPY... Did you receive
the DVD??? I’ve bin having trouble with receiving email messages... for
some strange reason ... sounds ET to me.
If my old email does not work ... try ... daxy2k@msn.com
Do you recall a chap by the name of Bob Bhim? He visited the "Lonely
Bulls" with Stanley Narine and Rudy. Sends his regards.
The sky is the limit … Go for gold, bro…!
Regards Carl
From: michelle semple
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 7:45 PM
Subject: Friendship
Hello Mr Drepaul,
It was so nice to receive this very special mail from you. A happy and
productive NewYear to you, Mrs Ingrid and little Annabelle. I also send
greetings to you all on behalf of my husband and four children. I am
residing on the East Coast of Demerara in a village named Ogle, the road
which takes you to the airstrip. Ogle is a very nice place which will be
nice for you to visit when you come to Guyana. My birthday is 6th April.
I work at the Coal Pot Restaurant as a waitress. I enjoy chatting with
friends on the internet, Could I add you to my friends list on my
messenger? When I visit your website and show my children the Photos
from the Mash, they want to be on your band for next year. I would like
very much to meet you when you come back here. I will go to Full Range
to get some of your CDs. Thank you for telling me where I can get them
to buy. Okay now bye until. Michelle
From: "Michelle Semple" <michsemple1@solutions2000.net>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 6:44 AM
Subject: Congratulation
Congratulation Mr. Drepaul…!
I am Michelle Semple. I just want to say that I enjoy your music very
much. I would like to make a suggestion. Why don't you send some of your
CD with the words of your songs to sell here? Because I enjoy music a
lot more, when I can sing along! I love your little daughter in the
video, she is so cute. I also enjoy Beautiful Island Girl, Missing
Pussycat, and Christmas In Guyana.
Please email me at michsemple1@yahoo.com,
Hope to hear from you soon. Michelle
From: Peter Ramsaroop
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 8:22 AM
Subject: Song
comments: Hi Slingshot: I really enjoyed watching your videos on
Christmas Day and Boxing day on Channel 28 in Guyana. I felt a sense of
pride knowing 1. We have such great talent and 2. The content of the
songs brought hope and realization that we can bring Guyana Back.
Please continue to bless us through your songs.
Best:
Peter Ramsaroop
city: Georgetown
country: Guyana
real name: Peter Ramsaroop
send: Add to Guestbook
state: Demerara
url: www.guyanapolitics.com
username: peter@ramsaroop.com
From: Mahlet Kebede
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:06 PM
Subject: hey
Hello! How are you doing? I was hoping if you can send me the pictures
that you took of me and my friends, the Ethiopian crew, on OBE TV's 1st
anniversary.
thanx
From: <myterobin@juno.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:03 PM
Subject: Happy Holiday
HI... Greetings from us also...
Looks that you have hit the big times...
congrats... but don’t forget us little guys...
when can we get together.....
Robin
From: "Mike" <mtsears@networksgy.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 7:15 AM
[…] Slingshot, ah missed you last time except for the few words we
exchanged on the phone, but we will catch up for mash. De “Pirates”
sounding real good, looks like it is your best tune so far.
From: "Sheik Khan" <smkm22@telsnetgy.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 7:34 PM
Subject: Saying Hi
comments: I enjoyed your 1 hour programme on Channel 28 recently.
You may not remember me, but I know you from the “Lonely Bulls” days,
and I worked with a colleague of yours in the Ministry of Works. I
recall that he was very active in the building of the President's
Office.
I was the son of a popular man of No. 79 Village who was known as Uncle
Charlie selling ice-cream on the Upper Corentyne in the 1960's.
I am glad that you have moved on from the days of playing music in New
Amsterdam and at the Skeldon Senior Staff.
May God Almighty Bless you and your family.
From: "Shelly" <splashes24@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 2:26 PM
Subject: Good Work
comments: Hi Slingshot,
How are you doing? Just want to let you know that me and my parents
really enjoy your music and that you're doing a good job by entertaining
us Guyanese. I'm hoping that some day I'll get the opportunity to meet
you in person. Anyway, please take care and keep entertaining us. Hope
to meet you the next time you're in Guyana.
Bye Shelly
From: "Louis Vanlong" <louisrockey@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2004 11:17 AM
Subject: Hi
Hi Mr. Slingshot
Christmas Greetings to you in the name of the Almighty!
Hope all is well with you where ever you are on this day of Christmas.
I was on the computer and I decided to email you since I have the time
to be on the computer.
Any way, keep up the fine and hard work in your field of singing.
I went into your net and I saw some wonderful songs you sang and I'm
requesting if it is possible for you send me some of your latest CDs …
[…] our listeners really do appreciate your singing, lyrics and words
you did in your songs.
Until such time, do have a merry Christmas and a brighter new year 2005.
'Bye'
Best wishes
From Rockey Vanlong
Radio Paiwomak 97.1FM
volunteer.
From: "Ken Chung" <kchung@gotadsl.co.uk>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 5:24 PM
Subject: Merry Xmas
Hi Slingshot
Thank you for your help and support with Miss Guyana 2004, hope you
returned home safely, Merry Christmas to you Ingrid and your family also
the very best for the new year.
Kind Regards
Ken.
From: <User260306@aol.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 12:19 PM
Subject: Xmas video
I saw a rather interesting Xmas video on local Guyana TV. Didn't
recognize any of the supporting cast, but the star seemed familiar.
He was wearing a clown's hat and alternated between winding and gorging
himself on just about anything presented as food. (Some appetite, that
guy.)
Taking into account the scores of 'followers' whom he persuaded to join
him in singing and dancing, a viewer's first impression might be: "This
is the Pied Piper", except that the individual was playing guitar/bass
instead of flute, and the country was Guyana, not Hamelin.
The protagonist had no respect for camera, man, woman or child, for he
engaged in the most lewd pelvic gyrations imaginable while exhorting
listeners to have "...a merry Guyanese Christmas."
In spite of the above, it is rumored that the performance has already
been nominated for an academy award.
I hardly think that you would associate with persons who indulge in such
behavior, but just by chance, do you know the individual?
(Frankie McIntosh)
From: BAABOOG@aol.com
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 1:05 AM
Subject: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Hi John
I trust all went well in London.
Just wanted to say HAPPY HOLIDAYS and keep up the good work.
You were an inspiration to me when I first started & you still are...
My regards to your loving family! I still remember the wonderful dinner
we had by your home!
All the best for now & always!
Sincerely
Terry.
country: Guyana
real name: Terry Gajraj
www.TerryGajraj.com
From: “Joyce” Mangalj@hotmail.com
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 11:30 AM
Subject: Merry Xmas
comments:
Merry Christmas, Slingshot. Hope you have a nice time with your family.
When all is done, they will all you will have, PLUS ME!!!!!!!!!!
(laugh).
I hope you remember me. I was the girl at the Canal No. 1 conservancy
that you flim and ask to smile, when you flim those girls dancing? Well
is me Joyce.
Keep up the good Guyanese work. I love your videos. I was surprise when
I saw myself in one. You are a man of your word. Thank you.
Happy new year.
Joyce
city: Canal # 1
country: Guyana
real name: Joyce Mangal
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From: info@agies-restaurant.co.uk
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 8:40 AM
Subject: Greetings
Dear John
It was a great honour and privilege to meet such a remarkable man. I was
very honoured for your recent visit to Angie's African Cuisine in London
and our deep conversation into the intricacies of our fellow black men.
I have truly seen in you a true Ambassador of your beloved country
Guyana and people of our race. Myself and my wife Debbie, all the staff
of Angie’s just want to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a
prosperous new year.
Thanks very much once more for the CDs and DVD you gave us.
I will personally wish to be your good friend and shall soon meet in
2005 for better things to come.
Remain Blessed always.
Isaac Namabiri
Director
Angie's African Cuisine Ltd
381 Harrow Road
London W9 3NA
Telephone: +44(020)8962-8761
Fax: +44(020)8962-8760
www.angies-restaurant.co.uk
From: Kevesi@aol.com
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 8:13 PM
Subject: "DVD FOR CHRISTMAS"
Hello John,
Seasons Greetings to you and your family! It has been sometime since,
but I am still following your tracks and knowing where you are.
I have made promises to a few people about the DVD that was to be
released for Christmas, I had went so far as to give them your web site
so they may purchase direct from you. Are we still in the game, your
website does not say anything. I could imagine the pressure right now in
getting ready for MASH.
ENJOY THE PANORAMA
THIS IS GUYANA
Wishing you all the best.
Kenny Knox
Demerarian Sportswear
From: Terry Kersting
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 9:11 PM
Subject: WHAT A THANK YOU
Slingshot, that makes three of us born in Kitty, you, me and Burnham.
The only difference with we is that Burnham went to Kitty Methodist, and
you and me went to St. James-The -Less, :-)) Yes the mile has to start
with a single step but you already gone more that a step. You just have
to maintain the Rhythm and the World will join you with her own
instruments and together we all will rejoice with one voice......
Terry
From: Slingshot
To: Terry Kersting
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: WHAT A THANK YOU
How can I forget that, Terry?
Remember I was born in Kitty ... William Street (western section), went
to St. James-the-less & Redeemer Lutheran (Campbellsville).
Looking forward to having you on board (physically & spiritually)!
Lots to be done to bring back the glimmer to what Guyana once was....!
But ... the mile has to start with a single step… Right?
Best regards ...
Slingshot
From: Tony Phillips
To: Mark Bannister; Terry Kersting
Cc: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 7:01 PM
Subject: WHAT A THANK YOU
Thanks Mark, thanks Terry,
Good on you John, will not expect anything less from you, after all you
are a 'people person'. You love people and appreciate them, and it
shows.
Keep up the good work
Tony.
From: Mark Bannister
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:48 PM
Subject: WHAT A THANK YOU
Awesome... Proud of you Slingshot! Keep up the good work. Thanks Terry.
Mark
From: Terry Kersting
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:33 PM
Subject: Season's Greetings
Slingshot
Season Greetings to you and the Family!
Well I must say you are the best of the rest when it comes to saying
"THANK YOU" ..........Terry
From: Brian Chin
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:54 PM
Subject: Season's Greetings
Yo Slingshot
Seasons greetings to you and yours! Hope the creative juices flow next
year as well as it did last year. Thanks for all the things you are
doing to help the less fortunate in Guyana.
Brian & Vicky
From: <Parbudyal.Singh@mail.atkinson.yorku.ca>
To: <wgml@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 1:00 AM
Subject: [WGML] Christmas In Guyana
Good for you, John. You make us all very proud.
Best wishes
Parb
From: Joy Sharma
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 1:59 AM
Subject: It's just me.....again.....
Hello John,
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On receiving the Mayor's Award of Excellence.... This is so awesome... I
am so proud of u John... More than u will ever know... I wish I could
hug and kiss u... Only u could have done this... Once again, from the
bottom of my heart... CONGRATULATIONS...
hugs....
Joy
From: TRIPLEME@aol.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 9:54 PM
Subject: For Your Information
Well, well, well Slingshot my dear. Thanks for taking the time to shoot
me an email. Looks like you've been up to a lot since we last met.
So happy for you that your big project has come to fruition. I'm proud
of you and your success. Wish that I could have made it to Guyana this
time but that was not to be. How is your schedule like for London? I go
on vacation from the 17th of Dec... It's a thought
Hope to hear from you soon. I have to be at a Caribbean function
tomorrow Sat at about 11ish. Maybe I'll give you a call on my way there.
Take good care. Please give my love to Ingrid and the kids.
Vee
From: "Alex Miller" <lagrenade@hotmail.com>
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 7:17 AM
Subject: Congratulations
Dear John & Ingrid
John, Congratulations! It could not happen to a better person and I know
that your star is rising. Just don't forget the little people like me
when you get to the top! Kidding!
[…]
Hope that everything is going well with the family, especially my little
girl Annabelle.
Don't have a computer for the time being so I'm at an Internet Cafe.
As soon as things are back to normal for me, I will contact you.
All the best
Anne
From: <User260306@aol.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:19 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
WELL DESERVED!
I look forward to the day when my life will become as dreary as yours…
(Frankie McIntosh)
From: reggie paul
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 12:58 PM
Subject: CONGRATS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
HI SLINGSHOT,
YOU'VE DONE GUYANESE ENTERTAINERS PROUD.
THANKS FOR YOUR CARING AND GIVING OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY IN A TIME
OF NEED FOR THE GUYANESE COMMUNITY.
CONGRATS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED AWARD.
GOD BLESS
REGGIE PAUL
From: wdalgetty@egsc.org
To: 'Slingshot'
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 12:46 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Hi Slingshot:
I just got your message. I was in the Cayman Islands for the past 10
days attending a storytelling festival.
Obviously you have scored another success and I want to congratulate you
on your achievement. Your many successes shows that consistency pays
great dividends.
Keep on slingshooting and you will hit so many more targets.
Best regards,
Rick Dalgetty
Wrickford Dalgetty
From: Bernerd & Vivienne Heydorn
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 11:27 AM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Slingshot::
Keep up the good work! Congrats! When yuh comin' tuh Toronto?
Bernard (Guyana Boy) Heydorn
From: Ken Corsbie
To: Slingshot ;
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:45 AM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Slingshot my man
You know how I admire your work..
not just your songs, but your WORK..
and your Guyana WORK was remarkable..
well deserved accolades..
most of us talk about doing this and that for Guyana, but you DID IT..
all best with it's future..
looking forward to hearing it..
keep it up man - and woman..
love to you both
kc
KEN CORSBIE .. is .. "Caribbean Voices"
95 High Hill Dr. Sound Beach, NY 11789
(631) 744 3127
www.kencorsbie.com
and check out my four cd's.
From: marypeter ngui
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 8:08 PM
Subject: Visit to Orphange
Dear Slingshot,
Ever since I saw your response to Tony's original proposal to have a
Christmas Dance, I felt you were a real 'brother'. […]
I saw your picture in the newspaper the day after you were visited by
the big shots, but by the time I got to Mark about it, you had left
already. […]
I am sorry I did not know how near you were to us when you visited last
month. We look forward to meeting you when you come our way again.
Thanks also for supporting the dance on Saturday night. Already I have
benefited from the event by getting to know all you wonderful folk with
the true Guyanese spirit. It cannot be matched anywhere in the whole
world. And it looks like more is to follow!
God bless you for all the good you do for so many people - even just by
being the happy, generous person you are.
(Sister) Mary Peter Ngui
From: CARL RAMBALI
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: For Your Information and Dissemination
Hi John,
As I was reading of your travels, encounters and accomplishments ..I
felt a little "nudge" to put together a little song for you. When you
come we can polish it off.....its sounds like a song that you can "shake
to"...calypso...I've got the chorus and 1 verse down.....
CHORUS: Key of "D"
D G
Mr Slingshot.....have a good time
D A
Mr.Slingshot.... jump up and wine
D G
Mr.Slingshot... break away
Mr.Slingshot....shake yo body line
to be continued
Carl
From: CARL RAMBALI
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 6:04 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Hi John,
Good to hear from you and happier to hear of your "award"....Your hard
work is bringing you dividends...keep up the good work.....the sky is
the limit bro....
It's freezing time again up in the "artic" and we are bundling up in our
sweaters, coats, hats… etc.
We have about 3 to 4 inches of snow on the ground but it is raining and
warming up...thus the "white stuff" is on its way out.....much to my
liking. Can't seem to get accustomed to this... "I'm dreaming of a WHITE
Christmas."... "dashing through the snow". I remember singing these
songs in Skeldon… lo and behold I'm here in the midst of the white
stuff. Now I am very careful about the songs I sing/play... (ha!!!)
Are you coming up for a vacation or worky.. worky.. worky??? Yes we'll
plan a little "gaff" session... and also a jam session...."Lonely Bull
Band"..... Clive Holder would be delighted to see you... You are quite
welcome to stay at our home (tent, jamrah, cabin) whatever..... Not very
luxurious but comfortable.
I have a copy of the Hank Marvin DVD... a live recording in
Birmingham... I love it... for you.
Where should I send it to????
So much for now.
Stay connected
Carl R
From: "Nadia Zitman" <Nadia.Zitman@osp.gatech.edu>
To: <wgml@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 3:22 PM
Subject: [WGML] The Song 'You're Not Alone'
BIG Bad-Bad! Nuh? I'm too proud of Mr. Coco - you know he has to have
a very supportive better half! Hats off to Mrs Ingrid "Coco" DrePaul…
Believe me peeps if he wasn't getting the good loving and caring, them
words and music coulda-woulda never come to he....
Nadz
From: "Marcus Jacobs" <info@voiceofguyana.com>
To: <wgml@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 3:01 PM
Subject: [WGML] The Song 'You're Not Alone'
What's up big timer!
From: ClaireAGoring@aol.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 2:35 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Hi Slingshot,
Congratulations. We are all very proud of you. Keep up the great work.
Hello to Ingrid and Annabelle and the others.
cg
From: bonnetta@oldwestbury.edu
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:36 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
slingshot!!!!! Great work, CONGRATS!!!!! u smokin'!!!!! keep it up and
keep on keeping on...'brey
Aubrey W. Bonnett,Ph.D.
Professor,Department of American Studies
SUNY, College at Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY, 11586-0210
516 876-3107(Voice) , 516 876-2882(Fax)
Web:http://www.drbonnett.net/
"Faith is the bird that sings, when the dawn is still dark."
Rabindranath Tagore
From: Ken Bahadur
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:10 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Good stuff!! Keep up the good work. I'll keep in touch with Carl and let
him make the arrangements to meet when you come up here.
Ken
From: <mfserrao@3web.net>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 12:52 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Congratulations, Slingshot!!! You are really up there, even in Guyana.
Maurice
From: Vibert Cambridge
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 7:55 AM
Subject: Your recent recognition and plaudits.
Hello Slingshot:
Congratulations. The recognition and plaudits are very well deserved.
Keep up the good work.
I am looking forward to seeing the video. Also, congratulations on the
launch of the "Pirates" Mashramani.
Peace
Vibert
Vibert C. Cambridge, Ph.D., Chair
Department of African American Studies
Ohio University
Telephone: 740-593-9178
Fax: 740-593-0671
web: http://www.ohiou.edu/aas/
email: cambridg@ohio.edu
From: "Anthony Chung" <Anthony.Chung@rci.rogers.com>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 4:45 AM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Amazing stuff -Bro ... We will have to catch up for sure and hopefully
on the next event you will be here - wud love that
From: "Betty Knight" <mrsfinch4@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:51 AM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Well hello there John... A great big “congratulations” on your Mayors
Award of Excellence... You should be proud... I was listening to some
samples of your music tonight after I read the good news and came to the
conclusion that for the amount the samples play, it is just a big
tease...LOL...
I don’t know if I told you or not but I have moved out of the small town
we were living in and am back in the big city again...We now live in
Calgary but still in Alberta, home of the great Calgary Stampede....All
is well and I hope it is the same for you...It seems that it is...Hope
to hear from you soon again...Have a great Christmas if I do not here
from you before hand and take good care...God Bless
Hugs
Betty (aka:tumbleweed)
From: Tony Phillips
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 5:33 PM
Subject: (“You’re Not Alone” Project in Guyana)
Hello John,
Thanks for sharing. Congrats for a great idea and project hope it’s a
'howling' success.
Hey, we are looking forward to meeting yourself and Ingrid in Feb. next.
Once again it’s Christmas and the Silly Season. And at this time we
always take stock of the past 12 months and give ourselves a review. And
of all the things that have happened, one thing stands out. And that is
how fortunate I am to have so many folks (make that friends) around the
world that come into my monitor in my family room, on a regular weekly
visit.
It has created its own society, its own culture, and has provided me
with another dimension to life which gives it so much more colour and
fun. The sharing that goes around is a joy to be part of.
So to everyone here, have a safe and joyous festive season and I look
forward to continuing this incredible path we are all on in 2005.
Bye for now
Tony.
From: "ravi" <ravi@apnabeat.co.uk>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 8:30 PM
Subject: your music
comments: hi
just followed a link to your site from this miss guyana world page.
where can i get hold of your music in the uk please can you let me know?
also are you or any other guyanese acts coming to uk . london soon.
mail back –
ravi
From: "Harold E. Hopkinson" <hopkins@networksgy.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:10 PM
Subject: [WGML] Pirates in LeMeridian
Well people de fus headache dun!.
It was a successful launch for "Pirates" but it will be complete with a
section of the band full of WGML revelers.
Who coming!!!
De Pirates tune by Slingshot is good nice bad.
But I like Dr. Slingshot, better rhythm like mad! De man neva seem to
amaze me.
De press liked the presentation and I if I may say so myself, De Topgun
looked good in e' Pirates get up.
I felt like a swash buckling Pirate.
Yes Nadz! I had the guts to look in the mirror and I did not get a
hearth attack.
Ah press meh face fus!
The tune got rhythm like so, it looks like I gun slip a disc, when de
wining start Mash Day.
Slingshot is in high spirits.
I did not get pictures Wayne for I was next to Slingshot giving moral
support, at the Head Table
I will get some from Mondale Smith. I only took some of the Pirate
Dancersof course.
De big joke is dat de press took every thing except the kitchen sink.
Slingshot was signing autographs like mad
Harold ..shiver me timbers!
From: "Joyclyn Bowman-Turner" joyclyn.bowmanturner@tiscali.co.uk
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 10:50 AM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: joyclyn.bowmanturner@tiscali.co.uk
city: Hackney
state: London
country: United Kingdom
comments: Hello Slingshot
Yes, I am dancing and re-learning how to jive to the superior
quality and over-powerful lyrics of your music.
Took delivery of my three Music CDs today, Monday morning, and
placed them on to the CD player. Dancing over took and the desire
to speak. Well, I would have been the first person to put my hand
up to say I cannot dance and jive. Well something occurred on this
floor.
Slingshot, the lyrics and music are powerful! Keep composing and
producing the music!
At times I have to travel away from home, to regionally cities
within United Kingdom and internationally building my business.
Now, that journey will never be long! The power of the lyrics and
music will keep me within the mother land of Guyana on those days.
Keep on writing these superior lyrics and music!
Will be most pleased to speak with you, when you return to London!
It is hoped that your time schedule allows for that.
My home is in Stoke Newington, London, telephone: […] - leave a
message on the message system.
Many thanks again and success in all ventures!
Best regards
Joyclyn
From: "Wesley Kirton" wesleykirton@aol.com
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:11 AM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: wesleykirton@aol.com
url: www.welcometothecaribbean.com
city: Orlando
state: Florida
country: USA
comments:
Slingshot: On behalf of the Caribbean Sun Newspaper, Russell's
Restaurant, Laparkan Shipping, El Dorado Rum (DDL), the
Association of Concerned Guyanese (Florida) and the Alliance of
Guyanese Expatriates (AGE)-all of whom sponsored the Guyana Night
Hurricane relief fundraiser in Orlando last Wednesday Night- I
wish to express sincere thanks to you for your outstanding
performance at that show. Guyanese in Central Florida are proud of
this son of Guyana.
Your distinctive style, warm interaction with the audience, sweet
voice and nostalgia-invoking lyrics combine to make you among the
best Guyana has produced. Keep up the good work.
Kindly convey to Ingrid and the family my sincere best wishes for
the best of health, happiness and success in the future.
Regards
Wesley Kirton
From: "1317Sup1CommRetail" <1317sup1commret@republictt.com>
To: "'Slingshot'" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:01 AM
Subject: Just a quick line
Hello JJ
[...]
I'm glad that your career has kicked off and you are getting the
due recognition. You have a strength and determination that I
admire. Keep reaching for the stars 'cause that's where you're
gonna be.
Lotsa luv ... luv ya much ...
Always
Cathy
From: "jouvay.com" <webmaster@dime24.dizinc.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 8:11 PM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
url: http://www.jouvay.com
city: Tampa
state: Fl
country: USA
comments: Mr. Slingshot, it was a pleasure meeting you and your
wife. I enjoyed the short show at the Guyana night and have been
listening to the CD over and over again. I put a little review up
on jouvay.com and look forward to a full interview with you
sometime:
http://www.jouvay.com/NewsletterNovember2004.html
And don't forget to send me info on your mashramani band.
Maya Trotz
From: "Elizabeth Kirunda" namubet@hotmail.com
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 4:29 PM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: namubet@hotmail.com
city: London
country: United Kingdom
comments: Hi John,
Since I met you in October this year at Miss Guyana World 2004
Dinner & Dance at Tooting I am a great fan of your music and I
really enjoyed your DVD. It is great pleasure to visit your
website and I enjoyed reading the information about yourself and
your music. I am proud you and your talent. PLEASE KEEP IT UP.
Regards
Elizabeth
From: "homer bowen" <mischievousguys@yahoo.com>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 8:43 PM
Subject: Re: Guyana's Children Project
Hi John and Ingrid
How are you? […] it was nice chatting with u and I
am glad that we gonna start working together as a team.
See u around soon and all the best .
Homer
God bless.
From: Ken Corsbie
To: john drepaul
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 5:07 PM
Subject: Boundless
John and Ingrid............
Boundless thanks and appreciation for you and Ingrid lavishing me
with hospitality ...
Pity I couldn't stay a couple days longer to really soak up the
Orlando magic and lime with you two … without the pressure of
performance...
The evening was surprisingly very successful ... You must have
been surprised too. […]
I think everybody enjoyed themselves, they certainly got $40 worth
for only $20 ... four musicians, a comedian and food … must do it
again...
Although ideally, I would like to come down there and do a full
concert - solo with one or two "local" artistes to round it off...
Would you be interested in being one of them if it ever happens? I
would do about 75 minutes of more stories than comedy and the two
locals do 12 minutes each ... with a 15 min. interval we have a
two hour show...
I have to start egging the posse about it... at this stage it's
only a wish and an idea...
Meanwhile, allyuh walk good yuh hear man.
Ken
KEN CORSBIE .. is .. "Caribbean Voices"
95 High Hill Dr. Sound Beach, NY 11789
(631) 744 3127
www.kencorsbie.com
and check out my four cd's.
From: Joy Sharma
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 10:32 PM
Subject: hi
Hi John,
This is just to say "congratulations".. for ur memorable
performance in the U K...where our own suzette Shim (miss Guyana/
World)...was serenaded by our own Son of the Soil
(slingshot)...our newspapers here went wild with the article...it
was simply touching .. something all Guyana has to b proud of. and
we r... there was no better person to sing for Suzette..than our
own....the mighty slingshot...keep up the great work.. we love u
both......
Also i must say how much u r on our morning show on T V..."Good
Morning Guyana"....channel 102...the hostess is Alicia.....just
yesterday morning...she played one of ur songs...then the calls
started coming in ...everyone wanted to hear one more of ur
songs....Alicia laughing said that she will feature u the
following morning.....she did...and it was met with so much
wonderful response...people started calling in requesting their
favourite...everyone had something nice to say abt
u...like..."this is such a great way to start the day...listening
to slingshot."......"his songs r so touching"......"this man
really loves his country".....no one sings like slingshot"...man
it went on and on.....one elderly woman called and asked Alicia to
play back "my Eldorado Dream"...she said "please..i love this
man".....well John....ur people here in Guyana loves u a
lot....they r always so excited abt ur music....let me take this
opportunity to say what an inspiration u r to all Guyana....keep
up the great work...and remember....all Guyana loves u...son of
the soil....God's blessings always...
your friend,
Joy
From: <joyclyn.bowmanturner@tiscali.co.uk>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
Good day Slingshot
Many thanks for the email.
[…] Slingshot I need to purchase three CD before your December
tour. […]
It would be a great pleasure to be in the audience to hear you
sing on your visit in December to London. Your music has push me
back years to memories of home and the music grows in my system.
Have a powerfully time at tonight performance.
Best regards
Joyclyn
From: "KIRUNDA ELIZABETH" <namubet@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 8:28 AM
Subject: How are you?
Hi John
How are you and your family? I hope you are doing well.
Name is Elizabeth Kirunda we met in London at Miss Guyana World
2004, at Guyana High Commission and then at the Dance and Dinner
in Upper Tooting Bec.
I enjoyed your music and performance on that day. Thank you so
much. I do think you doing a really good work and keep it up.
I also enjoyed reading the information on your website. It is
great. You are talented and I am very proud of you on your fine
achievement.
Llody McDonald sends his regards to you and your family.
Have a nice day
Regards
Elizabeth
From: "Joyclyn Bowman-Turner" joyclyn.bowmanturner@tiscali.co.uk
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 7:36 PM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: joyclyn.bowmanturner@tiscali.co.uk
city: Stoke Newington
state: Hackney -London
country: United Kingdom
comments: Hello Slingshot,
First time visitor to the website, found it informative, powerful
general content, music in a world of its own, thanks for sharing.
We met on your recent visit to London, we briefly spoken of my A C
N Business Opportunity –
website: acneuro.com (USA) opportunity-presentation. […]
Will be updating my music library, have an enjoyable tour.
Best regards
Joyclyn (London-UK)
From: "Wayne Moses" <wmoses@houston.rr.com>
To: [John DrePaul] wgml@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 9:58 AM
[…] Kudos to you for your work and keeping our culture alive
through your unique music.
Wayne
From: "neisha deabreu" <bibineisha@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:43 PM
Subject: nice meeting you
Hello Friend Slingshot
How are you? It was nice meeting you at the Guyana High Commission
in London last week. You sang beautifully. You may recall writing
a note to my niece Nadia Quail on one of your cards. When I come
your way, I will give you a call.
Louis Quail.
From: kampta karran
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 12:08 PM
Subject: The Great Guyanese Songs Project
Nice one Slingman. The professor is in Guyana. When he returns I
will pass on your regards. […] We may be distant cousins. The
Corentyne Drepauls - bad boys and all that. You guys are part of
my folk history growing up on the West Bank Demerara.
Keep up the creative work. […]
Regards
Kampta
Kampta Karran
Warwick Postgraduate Research Fellow
Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations
University of Warwick
Coventry CV 4 7 AL
From: <joyclyn.bowmanturner@tiscali.co.uk>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:17 AM
Greetings
Mr. Slingshot we met at the Miss Guyana World 2004 - Miss Suzette
Shim -
reception evening at Guyana Embassy, Nottingham Hill Gate London,
a few evening
past. We hope you had an enjoyable stay and productive visit in
London.
[…]
Have a Powerful Day
Joyclyn
From: "Ken Chung" <kchung@gotadsl.co.uk>
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 4:44 PM
Subject: Emailing: GHC2004 2, GHC 2004 4 Miss Guyana
Hi Slingshot
Thank you for making the Miss Guyana visit, a success…! We also
appreciate the contribution you and Ingrid made […]
Please send me any photos you have taken, and would like to put on
the Miss Guyana website.
Kind Regards
Ken.
From: "De Hitman" <co2@btopenworld.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 5:33 PM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: co2@btopenworld.com
city: London
country: England
comments: Hi Too All.
I just wanna take this opportunity to say that Slingshot is ah
great guy with a lot of potential and talent. Look out for his new
tunes “Pirates” and “Dr Slingshot …. both will be ah strong force
to reckon with 4 2005. May god bless you and I can’t wait for us
to work on our secret weapon.
HITMAN
Co2 Productions
One Love!
From: "Shanti Briody" <ukshanti@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 5:54 AM
Subject: visit to london
hi john,
roy gave me a number so i called last night. hope you recieve the
message.
[…] it is easier to reach me on the mobile during the day.
hope you do well here. good luck with your tour.
shanti. |
