Guestbook Page 6
From: "Milton Drepaul"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 5:33 PM
Subject: [Giants from No. 64 Village]
username: tropitaste@yahoo.com
url: http://www.2000sbc.com
city: Misssissauga
state: Ontario
country: Canada
comments: Good talking to you again John. You continue to amaze me with
your enthusiasm, creativity and boundless energy. As I mentioned, I have
an article on No. 64 Village in draft. I share my thoughts on four
giants linked in my mind with that village - my cousins Raymond [Drepaul],
John [Drepaul], Sergio Bhairo and Anthony McIntosh. It's in draft.
From: "DJ PRAKZ" […]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 3:50 PM
Subject: Guyana Family Day Picnic
Hey Slingshot,
Its always a pleasure to see my Guyanese people doing their things and I
will always remember what you told me, to go break a leg for Guyana, & I
promise that I will strive my best. I have my first solo album releasing
soon in about another month and a half. Can't wait for that.
By God’s grace, I hope all goes well too.
Take care and all the best.
prakz
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From: "DJ PRAKZ" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 11:42 AM
Subject: Guyana Family Picnic Day
username: prakz@djprakz.com
url: www.djprakz.com
city: Ozone Park
state: NY
country: USA
comments: Hey Slingshot,
Glad to meet you again in Florida.
Keep representing the culture and keep bringing the music alive.
God Bless.
From: Wesley Kirton […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 8:16 AM
Subject: thanks
Slingshot:
On behalf of the Guyanese American Cultural Association of Central
Florida (GACACF) and on my own behalf I wish to express sincere thanks
for your invaluable contribution towards the success of the 2nd annual
Independence Family Fun Day. Without your contribution this event could
not have been the success it turned out to be.
Please be advised that the GACACF has a check for you as a small token
of its appreciation for the kind contribution of your outstanding and
unique cultural talent. Kindly share our sentiments with Ingrid and the
kids (especially Miss Guyana). I would appreciate your forwarding your
address to me as soon as possible so as to ensure this check is mailed
to you shortly.
Again, thanks for contributing your time and talent once again and I
look forward to working with you in the future.
Regards
Wesley Kirton
From: "Joan" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 10:12 AM
Subject: GT Lime
Slingshot …………….. heard you will be at GT Lime in Ft Lauderdale. Two of
my friends and I coming specially because of you. […]
That was so wonderful what you and Ingrid did for those orphans at St.
Ann’s.
We love you all the more! […]
God Bless!
Joan
From: Laljit Seenarine
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:12 PM
Subject: Happy to meet you
Dear Mr. Slingshot!
Thank for you for making my daughter feel so special today at the Guyana
Family Picnic. She is not giving up the beads you put around her neck
when you kneel down and sing to her. Also, thank you for taking the
photos with us after your show. […] I really feel proud to come from
Berbice when I see people like you perform in such a decent way.
My family send love to you and your family.
Respectfully,
Lal
From: NALINI MOHABIR
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 10:26 PM
Subject: Turkey Lake
Hi Slingy:
Good entertainment today at the park, I tried to find you towards the
end but
you flew dah coop! Maybe you need to rest that ankle a little now.
Take Care.
Nalini.
From: J. RAMESH
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 9:25 AM
Subject: GUYANA FAMILY DAY 2005
Hey Slingshot,
Looking forward to seeing you at Turkey Lake Park. I was there last year
and enjoy what you do for we culture. Ah walking wid meh flag!!!
From: C. Rambali
To: Slingshot
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 2:01 AM
Subject: [Orphaned Kids, Sprained Ankle, Instrumental Tracks]
Hi John & Ingrid,
You both look wonderful in that picture....Great to hear of your work
with the kids...
Sorry to hear of your sprained ankle...watch your step buster ...you
ain't that robust young fella from the beach house any longer....by the
way that list of songs is missing my favourites "#63 beach " and
“Kilimanjaro ... (Tanzania)”.......When you come to TO, you'll have to
change the words to TORONTO IS A BALL ... THE NIAGARA SAYS IT
ALL....CASA LOMA SO DEAR TO MY HEART […] (how you can lie so)....
You've certainly made your mark with the group...keep up the good
work...July 2 is just around the bend.... Did I see you with long
hair?????????
Regards to all in the family
Love ya
Carl
From: NALINI MOHABIR
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 10:59 PM
Subject: Turkey Lake Park
Hi Slingy:
Keep up the good work you have doing. Will you be singing at the
GDay celeb at the park? Is it on Saturday or Sunday and what time?
Hope to see/hear you there.
Nalini.
From: marypeter ngui
To: Slingshot
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 7:53 PM
Subject: hello
Dear Slingshot,
I have seen my letter about your visit in the Stabroek News and in the
Catholic Standard and others have told me that they noticed them too.
People were happy to learn about something good - for a change!
This evening one of our eight-year-olds, Felicia, came to ask if she
could talk to you on the phone. But you have left already. I asked her
what she wanted to talk to you about and she was very vague. I guess she
just wanted 'to talk' ! She may write you a note which I will relay to
you.
My love to Ingrid and Annabelle.... and thank you for giving so much
pleasure to our girls.
God bless you.
Mary Peter
From: "Maylene" […]
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 3:36 PM
Subject: Concert for the Orphans
Thank you for your e-mail. I think there should be alot more people
praising you for what you have done for those children. Too often people
feel if they send a check to a charitable organization at Christmas then
they have done their good deed.
Most of us are too busy in our everyday lives to visit with these
children. It truly takes a special person like yourself to care enough
to make a difference in the lives of those children by taking time from
your schedule to visit and entertain them.
I saw pictures of the boys at the Bosco Orphanage online and it breaks
my heart to know that those children are abandoned. I'm sure each with
their own unique story of how they arrived at the Orphanage.
I'm so glad that you took the time to bring joy and laughter to the
faces of so many children. May God continue to bless you.
From: "Betty Knight"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 12:22 PM
Subject: B’day Wishes & Jump for Carnival
Hiya Slingshot …
How are you? Len and I are doing well ty... Thanks for the b'day wishes
... I suppose my day wasn’t too bad ... How did you manage to twist your
ankle? It seems like forever since we have talked ... By the way I LOVE
the 2 cd's you sent me.... Absolutely love “Jump for Carnival” the best
... I have listened to it so much I know all the songs off by heart ...
LOL ... It cheers me up when I am down... Not much new to tell you
about, so I will let you go for now ... Know you are in my thoughts and
prayers my friend. Do take care....
Friends always
Betty
From: Carl Rambali
To: Slingshot
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005
TANGO IN TANZANIA.......Welcome home bro....I can hear the African
rumble and tumble to the beat of "KILL-E-MANJARO".......Africa is
waiting patiently for you.....Also Toronto is awaiting to enjoy your
presence....
Thanks for making us a part of history and for your tireless effort to
bring joy and hope to the little ones.....Love ya
regards to Ingrid & all in the family. I'm awaiting your karaoke
cd....Carl
From: Nazim Hussain
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:44 PM
Subject: TV Show
Hey Sling
Saw the TV show early tonight....it was good. Well, as you said on
air...... a BIG Christmas ahead..
CH 69 NTN did your album/DVD good justice. They played quite a few
selections this morning. Saw Hoppie on the road today...taking out pics
of 4 !/2 floats. But the Guyanese turned out to show thier interest &
support. Last night was pretty BIG at the national park. Lots of people.
I am sure Guyana @ 40 will be BIG next year.
Good Luck this weekend.
Regards to Ingrid & Annabelle
Nazim
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From: "Razah"
To: <cocoreef@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:43 PM
Subject: Guyana
Dr. Slingshot
By the time I called for you, you had already left Guyana, so I never
got to see little Annabelle and the talented Ingrid.
Hope your trip was good.
Your Pal
Andre Razah
From: Kammy
To: Slingshot
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:35 PM
Subject: Orphans
Sling.....I can relate to the emotions at the orphanages and I am not
even an entertainer. You are absolutely right. It is such a meaningful
experience. My group supports the Anjuman Orphanage in New Amsterdam and
I visited a few times so I can relate.
God bless you my friend... and rest up for the next gig.
Kammy
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From: "Parbudyal" […]
To: [John]
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:17 PM
Subject: Concert for the Orphans
Cool stuff, John. You make us very proud.
Parb.
From: Maylene Santiago […]
To: <wgml@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:58PM
Subject: Concert for the Orphans
Mr. DrePaul, you are truly an amazing person to take time out of your
schedule to perform for these children. My husband and I were
considering the possibility of adopting two brothers, six and nine yrs
old from the Bosco Orphanage. I understand that adoption in Guyana is a
very lengthy process which can take years. God bless you for thinking of
the less fortunate.
From: Shivan Collins
To: Slingshot
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:39 PM
Subject: Pictures
Sling~
You were awesome! It brought back a lot of childhood memories that I
have not experienced in over 30 somewhat years! Keep up the good work,
your blessings will be many fold.
I am so sorry about your ankle, hope it heals quickly. At the rate you
are going, I dunno though......
Next time we meet, I hope to chat with you a bit more.
Much luck in all your upcoming events!
Shivan
ps Will you bring some cd's to the Toronto picnic? I would like to
present one to a friend of mine who was asking about "the pussycat"
song.
From: rrafeek1@aol.com
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:57 AM
Subject: [Skeldon] Slingshot
Keep up the good work and hope that ankle gets better.
God bless
Rez
From: I am Indra
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:58 AM
Subject: [Skeldon]
As usual, I am very proud of you Slingy dear! Stay blessed, and keep on
doing the good you do.
Indra
From: "Tangerine Clarke"
To: "Slingshot Drepaul"; "Claire Goring"; "Claire Patterson"; "Malcolm
Hall"
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 4:12 PM
Subject: BRAVO SLINGSHOT
Sling … Good things are happening!!
“Dear Editor,
SO OFTEN we hear of unfortunate happenings in our country. I think it is
worth reporting some good things that are happening also.
Last Saturday May 21, the girls of St. Ann's Orphanage and the boys of
St. John Bosco's in Plaisance were treated to a fest of songs and
entertainment by John Drepaul, alias Slingshot.
As a child, John had suffered by being a homeless orphan himself, so he
has always had a special interest in children in unfortunate
circumstances. Since last Christmas, he had promised me that when he
came for Mash in February, he would give some of his time to making our
children happy. But February Mash was knocked out by the flood, so he
said; "When I come for the May happening".
So, although there is not much of a Mash in May and in spite of a
sprained ankle, he kept his word and came to give us the concert he had
promised. For over an hour, he, his wife Ingrid and some of his friends
sang and entertained us, and his five-year-old daughter Annabelle made
friends with our girls.
He told us that he learnt to love and to give to other from the Jagan
family who befriended him when he was a homeless youngster in Corentyne.
We are hoping that our children will also learn to love and to give
others through the kindness of so many others who come to bring joy and
happiness to them.
God bless Slingshot and all those who give us a helping hand.
Sister Mary Peter Ngui”
. . . . . . .
Tan ...
Thank you so very much for bringing this to my attention ...
As usual, and in my own little way, and without any sort of fanfare, I
continue and will always continue to do what I was placed on this earth
to do: serve others less fortunate...
Because it was strangers who reached out to me when I was a teenager and
living alone at a beach house... at No. 63...
Now, if this is a curse, then I'm blessed with it...!!! Won't you
say...?
Looking forward to -- and raring to go for -- Folk Fest 2005...! ;-))
Best regards to the gang for me...
Slingshot
http://www.tropicalwaves.net
(407) 859-8726…
From: ryan desantos
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 10:05 PM
Subject: hi
I love your videos how can I get a free DVD?
My phone num […]
Ryan
From: michelle […]
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 7:33 PM
Subject: hello
Hi Mr. Drepaul,
Welcome to Guyana!
I am not surprise that I did not get to see you. I am more disappointed.
I expect you to be very, very busy. I tried unsuccessfully to make
contact with you by phone. No one is answering the phone. You must be so
busy. When will you be leaving to go back? See you before you leave
bye
From: Gaitrie Doobay […]
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net webmaster@gwebworks.com
Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 11:07:35 -0400
Subject: Wants some of your music to purchase in Guyana
comments:
Hello Slingshot,
Your music is great and I wish you all of the good Lord’s Blessings.
I hail from Guyana, South America and will like to know if there is any
of ur CDs selling anywhere in Guyana.
I hope to hear from you pretty soon.
God bless u and ur family.
Gaitrie
From: Balram […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 10:34 AM
Subject: St. Ann’s Orphanage Concert
Dear Mr. Slingshot;
I want to take this opportunity to personally express my appreciation
for what you did for the orphans at St. Ann’s and Plaisance Boy’s
Orphanage.
I got your email address from a Pegasus taxi driver who lives in my
area. He told me you gave him your business card as he was taking you to
Joshua House Orphanage Sunday night. […]
Mr. Slingshot, I usually see your videos on TV, and hear your music on
the radio here in Guyana. I wish our politicians can take you as an
example and care for the suffering of our people. You are a good person
and I hope I can meet you one day.
This is an open invitation for you to visit and stay at my home when you
come again. Here is my address […].
God Bless you Mr. Slingshot!
Balram
Message posted on GT Lime site, by Sister Mary-Peter Ngui on 05/21/2005
7:10PM
“Slingshot came – with Ingrid and Annabelle. All three were a hit with
our girls. The boys from Plaisance came to swell the crowd.
The concert was great. The children took part and enjoyed clapping and
singing and dancing – a whole hour in which they could forget about
rules and homework and other restrictions and simply express themselves…
Very good for the spirit!
Thank you, Slingshot. They will remember this for a long time to come.
Mary Peter”
From: samad abdul
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 6:52 PM
Subject: [Concert for the Orphans]
Hi Slingshot my Brother
Thank you very much for the wonderful things you are doing for our
underprivileged Guyanese Children. You too, my Friend, are in my list of
Wonderful Guyanese. We can hold our heads high and say truly we are very
proud of you too as a Berbician and a human that do care for our under
Privileged. Not like some that shout from afar and pay lip service and
cry Crocodile Tears.
We all love you my dear friend
samad
From: Nazim Hussain
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com; neazsubhan@yahoo.com; maggiel_gt@yahoo.com;
NEIL MARKS; Cordell McClure; phyllis jackson; claireagoring@aol.com;
Cc: poojagy@yahoo.com; Nazim Hussain
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 5:17 PM
Subject: [Skeldon] For the Kids
Slingshot the # 63 guy performed specially for the orphans of St. Ann’s
and John Bosco’s orphanages in Georgetown on Saturday May 21, 05. He was
accompanied by his charming wife and daughter. Joining Slingshot in the
special concert was The Mighty Rebel. The musical treat was followed by
the sharing of eatables to the needy kids.
Congrats Slingshot, for making a difference
From: "Tony Vandeyar" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 5:03 PM
Subject: CD Information
comments: Please let me know where I can purchase your music here in the
United Kingdom. If there is no outlet, what about Trinidad or Barbados?
Thanks, Tony.
From: "Roxanne Murray" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net >
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 1:25 PM
Subject: Hi Slingshot
Hi Slingshot ……… we enjoyed your Guyana Day performance in New York on
Sunday May 15, at York College in Queens. You were so
professional……………!!!!!
I’m so proud to be a Guyanese again AFTER seeing your performance. Even
though you were limping around, that didn’t stop you mingling with us as
you sang. I was hoping you would have give me a bead. Next time
(smile)……….!
Don’t stay on your feet for long periods. Give it a rest (smile)…….
Take care ……….
Rox
From: Shirley McKenzie
To: Slingshot
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 9:35 AM
Subject: Guyana Day in Queen’s New York
Hello John;
It was so nice running into you at York College for Guyana Day. After so
many years you still have the enormous energy you are noted for…..
Wow!!!!
Anyway, I just want you to know I love every minute of your performance.
But I was so disappointed when the promoters cut short your act.
Tell them for me that next time they should mix the program properly. It
was so tacky with all the “Bollywood” imitations. No wonder some people
were seen walking out of the auditorium.
John, you keep up your level of performance like I know you always will,
since the days of Tropical Waves in the 80’s. Don’t compromise your
standards for anyone!!!!!!
Best wishes and love from Shirley
From: Mark Bannister
To: Slingshot
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:38 AM
Subject: Website post under St Angela's
John,
This is for the President of the Slingshot Foundation .... Much love…!
Posted on St Angela's thread on www.gtlime.ezreunions.com message board
Peace and love,
Mark
“… Slingshot will be performing at St Ann's Orphanage this Saturday, May
21st in Georgetown Guyana. The boys from St John's will also be in
attendance for this concert which Slingshot has donated his time to
benefit all the orphans. Slingshot, having being an orphan himself, has
made every effort to give back as much as he can, not only to the
orphans but all under privilege he has come in contact through out his
career.
Slingshot thank you for all you have done for those in Guyana with the
flood relief concert in Tampa recently and now for the Orphans at St
Ann's and St John's. I know that they will enjoy every second of every
song performed and please make sure that we have pictures to post on
website for all our members.
Many blessings upon you…!
Mark…”
From: Terry Kersting
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:21 PM
Subject: Donation
Slingshot:
Thanks a lot buddy…!
You were the only one that responded to the cause. […]
Slingshot … well I wish you all the best with you travels. Be safe … and
go and do your duty in the name of Love for Country.
Take care and will see you when you get back …
Terry
From: harbis01@aol.com
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 9:52 PM
Subject: Skeldonians shone at Guyana Day
Thanks Rezwan. It was a great event. Slingshot, even though his time was
cut by half, gave a great performance. With his injured foot he limped
across the auditorium and sang his way into the hearts of the cheering
audience.
Some Skeldonians who were there: Rezwan, Rafeek, Rawle Farley, Shivan,
Leslie and Ronnie Suknanan, Mr and Mrs Roshan Ahmad, Thomas Munro, John
Corte. There were more. These were the persons I met. There were over
500 persons at the show. Thanks.
Harry Bissoon
From: Otis Dogg
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 5:51 PM
Subject: [Skeldon]
Your story is very touching. I believe that we are here in this great
world for a purpose regardless of how we got here and you are doing your
dam best my friend ... that’s more than anyone can ask for … salute to
you!
Not to mention, I heard you rock the house at the festival last week ...
awesome.
Good time to reminisce with some green tea.
Kammy
From: "bacardiiiii"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:47 PM
Subject: Guyana Day Concert, NYC
username: bacardiiiii@aol.com
url: www.nijel.com
city: poppenhusen
state: new york
country: united states
comments: De Slingshot always getting the crowd up and jumping!!!
SLINGSHOT is running things!!
P R E S S U R E DEM GUYANESE STYLE!
It's bacardiiiii …!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
www.nijel.com
From: "Simone" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 10:45 PM
Subject: York College Concert
Dear Slingshot;
This is to let you know my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed your
performance at the Guyana Day Concert in Queens, New York, on Sunday May
1.
I wish the earlier entertainers had not taken up so much time leaving
you and the others with so little time to do your thing. The organizers
were so rude when they didn’t allow you to continue.
Many acts before you were so boring with the same thing one after the
other! But you were so professional with your performance that I was
amazed when you told the audience that you had injured your ankle in
Tampa!
I saw you limping around and now understand when you said the show must
go on. That is being a professional!!!
Anyway, keep up the good work with the Arrowhead flying high!
Best wishes ….
Simone
From: "Joan" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 7:48 PM
Subject: Great Performance
Hey Slingshot ……..great performance at York College! You have to come
back and do it again for us New Yorkers……..I love what you did and hope
to see you again soon…….it was wonderful watching you wake up the
audience after some really dull performances by some other artists.
Thank you for the bead you placed around my neck. Call me at […]
whenever you are in New York again……….
Great performance, my Guyanese brother!!!!!
Joan
From: Nazim Hussain
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 8:44 PM
Subject: Pic
Sling
I heard you outdid yourself in NYC. The Skeldonians are proud of you.
Who is putting together the fine details of the concert? […]
If you r still coming, do you still want to do a TV show?
Nazim
From: Terry Kersting
To: Slingshot@tropicalwaves.net;
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 8:16 AM
Subject: St Ann’s & St. John’s Orphanage
SlingShot …
Thank you for your return shots it must be heard all around the St Ann's
Orphanage as sound of kindness and goodwill…!
Give Sister Mary Peter my regards and you have a safe trip.....
Terry
From: "Mookash from Brooklyn"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:53 PM
Subject: Hello
comments: Just on the net and I saw your web page.
Keep up the great work. Don’t forget send me some of those great CDs.
Now I live in Schenectady NY
Hello to Little John and Barbara
From: "Conrad Meertins" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 6:08 AM
Subject: photographs
Hi Bro,
Please do not forget to email photos from Tampa concert.
Thanks,
Conrad Meertins (Shrimpy)
From: "jasmin armogan stoker"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 1:08 PM
Subject: [Slingshot]
username: jazzi34@hotmail.com
city: ardmore
state: pa
country: usa
comments: Sorry I haven't had a chance to hear you play as yet
John...maybe sometime soon. I respect and admire all that you have
accomplished in your life.
Best always my friend.
Jasmin
From: Teklifeent@aol.com
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 12:16 AM
Subject: DADDY FIRE
hey sup... this is davine... from teklife ent. da home of daddy fire ...
he ask me to drop a line to u... see whts good wit u..etc. also if u can
leave a phn. # for u.
From: "Salim Baksh"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 3:20 PM
Subject: Thanks
Hi Slingshot,
Thanks for sending the package of your CDs and tapes. I certainly
appreciate it and I've already began listening to one of the CDs. It was
a pleasure meeting you in Tampa at the Guyana Flood Fund Raising
Concert. I want to applaud you and all the others who participated in
the concert; it was certainly a very worthy cause. Looking forward to
seeing you again sometime in the near future!
Take care and thanks again.
Sam Baksh
From: Julie Rambali
To: [Slingshot]
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 7:35 PM
Subject: [Skeldon Reunion Picnic, Toronto]
[…]
I’m looking forward to hearing you Sling J … I can’t wait… you guys will
rock! As I am proud to be from Skeldon … I am even more proud to say
that we have such great musical talents like yourself.
Mango
From: Ray Seales
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 10:15 AM
Subject: Concert For Guyana.....Thank You
ANGELA AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TIME AND WONDERFUL
PERFORMANCES. WE HAVE RECEIVED VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM PEOPLE WHO
ATTENDED THE CONCERT. SOME THOUGHT IT WAS A BIT TOO LONG, BUT WORTH
IT..... FOR THE CAUSE. IF THERE IS A NEXT TIME...WE NOW KNOW WHAT TO DO.
WE THANK YOU....GUYANA THANKS YOU...FOR THIS MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.
RAY & ANGELA
. . . . .
From: Slingshot
To: Ray Seales;
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: Concert For Guyana.....Thank You
The pleasure was ALL mine ...!!!
It was both an honor and a privilege to be among so many of Guyana's
finest and most talented ...!
Ray & Angela ... your efforts were not in vain ... and I look forward to
a repeat .. MINUS my "effortless" ending...!!!! ;-)
[…]
Best regards ...
Slingshot
From: "Ken Corsbie" <kcorsbie@optonline.net>
To: "Slingshot"
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 5:34 PM
Subject: Concert For Guyana....Fantastic....Nostalgic
HI Slingshot
Good to see you in action again..
Sorry about the lil accident … well not an accident really … just a
fellow THINKING he young..
And I think that Guyana Day affair is at York college not St .John’s …
check it out...
Quick recovery and all best to both of you..
kc
From: Valda Kemp
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 4:52 AM
Subject: Slingshot
Hi Slingshot,
I will introduce myself to you. […] I am a Nevisian Indian but now I
have settled in England.
I was watching OBE TV and your videos came on and I fell in love with
your music but it seems like I can't get your CDs in England. However, I
bought 4 of your CDs over the Internet from Hyper-Music.com (the only
ones they had ). They are called "Remembering ( Beeda's Song)", "Sweet
Island Woman", "Jump for Carnival" and "Home Sweet Home". All 4 CDs are
really nice. Is there any way I can get hold of the rest of your CDs ?
Bye for now,
Valda
From: ClaireAGoring […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 4:24 PM
Subject: Concert For Guyana....Fantastic....Nostalgic
Hi Slingshot,
Sorry to hear about your ankle. Heard your presentation was great. The
Guyana Day Show on Sunday is at York College not St. John's.
See you Sunday.
cg
From: Alan Khan
To: John Drepaul
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 4:31 PM
Subject: How're you, my Friend?
John,
Thought I'd check to see how you were doing after Sunday. Hope
everything's OK. In body and mind, my Brother!
I was back stage when I heard the commotion during your performance.
When I realized what had happened I say you getting back on stage, and
talking with the MC.
By the way, your act was a tremendous crowd-pleaser, as usual. Good job!
Don't die too soon, right! Let me know how you're doing.
Please give my regards to Ingrid.
Alan
From: "Jasmin" […]
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 1:49 PM
Subject: The Lonely Bulls
John aka Slingshot…! I recently found out that you were one of the LB's.
Check with Vish for Rudi's phone number but don't be too upset if you
don't get too much of a response from him. He is such a recluse these
days.
Jasmin
From: "maurice dezou"
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 6:19 PM
Subject: Video Editing
comments:
I am very glad that you have learnt something from our conversation
about video making … all this technical jargon but sometime very useful
/ all the best
From: Stella Prashad [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 10:45 AM
Subject: Guyana Flood Concert in Tampa
Dear Slingshot:
How are you? My family and I were sitting in the front row as you were
performing. I really appreciate when you put that bead around my neck.
They were jealous. LOL.
Boy, you really know how to make an audience come alive! I was one of
the people who went up to you when you fell near the stage. I do hope
you are not seriously injured. You can contact me at […] I would love to
hear from you and know you are ok.
Keep singing for Guyana!
Bye now……..
Stella
From: Mervyn Telford
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 10:20 AM
Subject: Slingshot
Slingshot, we saw you at the University of South Florida, Tampa, and
want you to know that of all the performers there, you were the ONLY one
who really knew how to work up the audience! I’m proud being a Guyanese
after seeing you in action! Keep it up!
By the way, Slingshot, I hope you were not badly hurt when you fell near
the stage. I saw you going down but you came up quickly.
Take care ……………. And keep doing good for our Guyana!!
Merv
From: "Lynn" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 10:17 AM
Subject: Concert for Guyana
Hi Slingshot! Hope you are ok. We were at the Tampa concert and enjoyed
your performance very, very much. What you did made us very proud to be
Guyanese. I was very worried when you slipped near the stage. Are you
hurt badly? Because we heard a loud sound coming from the microphone.
Call me at […] and let me know how you are feeling and if your leg is
ok, cause I saw you limping holding on to Ingrid.
Love to your family from your fan Lynn.
From: Marlene Simon
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 6:12 PM
Subject: Slingshot
Hi Slingshot:
I heard your music when I visit a friend this morning. She was surprise
when I told her I know you personally. She was part of your Mash band
last year. Are you planning on being on the road May 26? Let us know.
[…]
Take care Slingshot and we love you ………….. (smile)
From: Lenny [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:17 AM
Subject: Happy Birthday
Hey Slingshot! Happy Birthday, my friend! Hope you have many, many, more
to come!
[…]
John, enjoy your special day!
From: Teri Singh [...]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:12 AM
Subject: Birthday Greetings Slingshot
Happy Birthday to you, Slingshot! We hope you enjoy another year of
success and peace of mind! We wish you were here in Berbice so that me
and friends can give you a nice birthday present. LOL……… Not what you
thinking, though …. (smile).
But serious, though ………… Slingshot, we all love your music and what you
do for your country. When you visit Guyana again, do come to Canje. Here
is my address […]
Bye now……. and these big hugs & kisses are from Maimoon, Janki, Lisa and
me, Teri……….
XXXOOOXOXOXOXO
From: "Ravi Doobay" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 9:12 PM
Subject: Hi
Hi Slingshot!
Your songs are the best thing that ever happened to our Guyana!
Keep it up, John! Berbice need people like you! You have heart and
kindness!
Best wishes………………Ravi
From: Nolan […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 1:20 PM
Subject: Concert in Guyana
Slingshot, you are very well known here in Guyana. So I can’t see why
you don’t have a show at either Thirst Park or National Park. Can you
send me information on who handles your affairs in Guyana? I was talking
with a friend of yours about it, and she said you would be the best
person to give such information. I got your email address from her. […]
From: "Rodriguez Hyacinth" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:47 PM
Subject: Guyanese student in Cuba
Hey Slingshot I learnt about you when I went home last summer. I am a
student in Cuba and so I try my best to stay in touch with my culture. I
have a cd of your music that I bought when I went home I think it is
called passport. I am in love with the song called home sweet home and
the one about Berbice since I also am a Berbice man from Rosignol. Keep
up the good work and please inform me how I can get more of your music.
Bye the way there is an internet station where you can here music called
megajams.com. Check it out.
From: Ron [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 11:33 PM
Subject: John DrePaul
Hi John,
During the sixties and the seventies, many of our generation who did not
care very much for the politics of the times, were forced to pursue our
dreams in foreign lands. Thanks to the computer and the advent of the
internet, long lost friends and acquaintances are being brought together
in a manner that none of us ever dreamed or imagined.
Our boyhood days at the 63 Village beach-house are some of the most
treasured memories of the times. Guyana, and especially the Corentyne,
Berbice area has produced some of the most brilliant minds in the
universe, in the form of doctors, lawyers, scientists, and foreign
dignitaries. Guyana would have been one of the most powerful nations on
the earth if only we all had the wherewithal to remain in our native
land. I knew back then that you were one of the most talented of our
generation, and were destined to leave your mark in the entertainment
and musical arena, and I was right.
During the past thirty something years, most Guyanese abroad have been
so pre-occupied with their careers and family, that they have lost touch
with many of their dearest friends and most treasured memories of a
beautiful place and time. I am sure that I express the sentiments of
many, in acknowledging your contribution to the Skeldon Group and to
your own Tropical Waves website, in recapturing many of these memories;
perhaps for one more brief moment of our transient time here on earth.
Your audio CD’s and music videos were not only entertaining to me and my
wife but were also very educational and enlightening to our children.
The lyrics to your songs are beautiful and you do a great job singing
them. We especially liked “Golden Locket” and “Sweet Island Woman’.
Congratulate Ingrid on her co-writing too please. The two of you do a
fantastic job. Thanks for bringing so much joy to so many people and for
singing about our Beautiful Guyana and for not letting us forget where
we come from. Your “Dr Slingshot’’ video is really good and funny too.
Olive liked that one very much.
Keep up the good work John. In spite of the hardships in your life, you
have emerged with flying colors, making us all proud of ourselves once
again as Guyanese.
With sincerest regards to your family
Your friend
Dr. Ronald Budhram, PhD
Professor of Chemistry
From: "Mary" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2005 11:10 AM
Subject: Love your music ….!!!!
Mr. John Slingshot!
This is to let you know how we love your music and want everyone to hear
it too.
When your songs play on the radio, we just love it. Cause it different
than the others who imitate the foreign music. Would you visit me and my
family when you come to Guyana? I don’t have a phone but I live at […]
All my love to you and your family!
Best wishes and lotsa luv …………………..
MJ
From: "Seeta Gooradat" […]
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2005 10:17 AM
Subject: Hello
Hello Slingshot.
Hope you are well and so is your family. My family and I are ok. Life
could be better, but we are ok. We all love your music here at home and
enjoy it whenever we hear your songs on the radio. I am hoping we can
get to see you in Berbice. My address is at […]
Hope you visit soon.
Love from one of your fans always!
Seeta
From: Martin […]
To: John Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 8:43 AM
Subject: St Ann’s Orphanage Concert
Slingshot:
Are you performing alone at your concert for the orphans at St. Ann’s?
The reason I ask is that if you need other artists then could you
contact me at […] and let me know? My boys can assist in whichever way
you want. We love your style and wish more Guyanese be like you.
Don’t change it for anyone, my friend!
Marty
From: Darlene […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 1:43 PM
Subject: A True Guyanese
Dear Slingshot,
Hope you and your family are doing good. Are you coming to Guyana soon?
I hope so. We need more entertainers like you. You sincere in what you
do. We in Guyana appreciate your music.
Take care and God bless you!
Love from Darlene
From: Mezaun […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 11:50 AM
Subject: Slingshot Project
Hi Slingshot,
It was truly inspirational speaking with you the other day. To see such
patriotism alive and coupled with a sincere generous heart made me feel
very warm inside.
I am very excited to start working on "Slingshot Project." Here is my
mailing address: […]
Looking forward to receiving the press-kit. I have contacted my current
website builder to add a bit of bio for now. When I retool the entire
site with Asif then we will put up a complete webpage on the Guyanese
Legend Slingshot.
PEACE
Mezaun
From: "Jimmy"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 6:33 PM
Subject: CD
Mr. Slingshot:
Where in Guyana can I get to legally buy your CDs? I don’t want to buy
it off the street. I know you guys work real hard to make your CDs. So
why rob you all by going and buy it elsewhere?
I really respect what you are doing for yourself and your country. I,
too, would like to do something for my country, Guyana. But I have to
start by supporting you and other Guyanese artistes here at home.
Your music is very interesting. It different. Not like what the other
fellows are doing.
Guyana can proudly say that your musical style is a uniquely “Guyanese”
one. I would say that all Guyanese should copy it as one of their own
from now on!
Thank you for being one of us ordinary people.
Here is my phone number and address […] Give me a call when you come to
Guyana.
Bye now.
Jimmy
From: Jenny […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 1:24 PM
Subject: Miss You
My dear, dear Slingshot,
This might not come as a surprise to you. But I have to write to tell
you how I love your music very much.
When I hear your songs, I will turn up the radio loud. My mom don’t
mind, cause she watches you every time your videos are on the TV
stations. So you can see that you are in my home all the time (smile).
Can I have one of your photos? Write me back and please don’t laugh at
my request. My mom wants you to visit us in Kitty. […]
Bye-bye.
Jenny with love
From: Randy ‘B’
To: Slingshot
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 10:28 AM
Subject: Dr. Slingshot
Dr. Slingshot!
I met a close friend of yours at Temehri and he said you coming in May.
I told him I have to meet you personally and shake your hands. I just
want shake hands with you so I can tell my boys in Lodge I meet you
personally. Hey Sling, man we love you and your music and the way you go
about as a regular person with no big-shot airs. You don’t hesitate to
stop and chat with we. […]
When you come, tell your driver Kester to bring you and meet us. I hear
you love dominoes. We have a team. By the way I love your Pirates video.
But Dr. Slingshot is de killah! Big Red can really wine bad bad!! Sorry
Mash postpone cause dat song woulda kill them dead, dead, dead!
Tek it easy and see you soon,
Randy
From: Bishram Persaud [...]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 12:03 PM
Subject: Slingshot’s Music
To The Mighty Slingshot!
I would like to congratulate you for the unselfish efforts you are
making on behalf of the orphans and homeless here in Guyana. What
Guyana, especially government, needs presently is more people of your
talent. Please call me at […] when you come to Guyana in May. May God
shower special blessings on you and your family. Keep up the good work,
my brother!
Bish |
