Guestbook Page 13
From: "Dave" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday,
February 14, 2006 11:12 PM
Subject: Greetings!
comments: Keep up
the good work! Greetings from Berlin and have a nice day!
username: Dave
city: Munchen
country: Germany
From: "Rohan
Persaud […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday,
February 13, 2006 2:25 PM
Subject: MASH Time
Slingshot, we want to come and Mash with “Pirates”. Who should we see
about costumes?
That press conference was the bomb!!!!
Good luck Captain
Morgan!!!!!
Rohan
From: "Rawle […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday,
February 10, 2006 9:20 AM
Subject: CDs
Hey Slingshot!
My sister in Jamaica needs some of your CDs. Contact her at […]
Maybe you should go
up there. It’s not all reggae!!!!!!
Love dat
tuneeeeeeee “Lazy Man”!!!!
From: "Robin
Seeram" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Thursday,
February 09, 2006 5:39 PM
Subject: Good Luck!
username:
myterobin@juno.com
city: Vero Beach
state: FL
country: USA
comments: Hi John.
Glad that you are
doing your thing... you go guy!
Hope to catch up
with you soon...
Good luck on all
your projects...!
Love
Robin
From: "Heidi" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday,
February 07, 2006 8:20 AM
Subject: Family Day in UK
Slingshot
Hope you are ok. Carl from London High Commission mentioned you are
coming for Family Sports & Fun Day here in UK. We would love for you to
visit us in Birmingham. […]
Love your music and
style. You’re A-OK!
Heidi
From: "Gladys
McDavid" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday,
February 06, 2006 1:32 PM
Subject: Pirates & Mash 2006
Hi Slingshot
Can you give us a buzz on how to get involve with your Pirates & Mash?
We want to join
up. Who should we contact in GT? […]
Mac
From: "marypeter
ngui" […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 10:26 PM
Subject: Slingshot's Pirates Launch & Press Conference
Dear Slingshot,
I thought of you today and prayed that the launching would be a great
success.
The video tape of the Christmas meeting reached us safely. Thank you for
taking the trouble. […]
God bless you and
your efforts to bring joy into others' lives.
Mary Peter
From: "Olive
Gopaul" […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 3:15 PM
Subject: Pirates 2006 Mash Launch
Hi Slingshot,
Sorry I missed your launch today. Actually, just checked my mail!
I hope it was a
success. I hope, too, that your band wins.
Best Regards
Olive Gopaul
From: "Quincy
Richards" […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 8:51 PM
Subject: PIRATES Launching & Press Conference
Hello Doctor:
I will be there in full support as usual. I'll be waving a flag for ya!
Keep the good works up!
Quincy
From: "Lisa Downey"
[…]
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 5:09 PM
Subject: Hi
Hello Slingshot.
My name is Lisa. I was recently in Puerto Rico with my family and your
good friend Maria. […]
We’ve heard your
music through Maria and I can express that I love it immensely! It has
rhythm and lifts you up. We’ve heard most of your songs and I think they
are brilliant.
Regards
Lisa
From: "Ahamadeen
Ameerullah" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday,
January 31, 2006 10:22 AM
Subject: Reply to the Budding Genealogist
Hi John,
It will be my honor
to meet with you and I look forward to it. As a matter of fact, I did
attend a Guyana fund raising show in Orlando in which you participated.
I attended the show with my cousin, Salim Baksh of Port Charlotte,
Florida, who met you privately after your performance. Unfortunately, at
the time you suffered an injury during your performance and were in some
discomfort, but you were still kind and gracious to meet with him. He
was thrilled to meet you. My cousin has an obsession for soca music and
he certainly is an ardent fan of yours.
I must confess I
respect you as a man blessed with many great talents and you have
obviously shared some of them in your songs and your performances. The
recognition and awards you have received are well-deserved. You are very
good at what you do!
However, beyond the
accolades of the stage, I perceive you as a sincere people person ...
one who divests himself of superficial airs that invariably go with fame
and fortune ... you certainly appear to enjoy the humble company of the
ordinary man. Also, I'm truly impressed with your altruistic and active
involvement in benevolent and cultural affairs ... sharing your talents
with those in need and contributing to the betterment of society. In
other words, I see you as an affable and caring individual who is trying
to make a change for a better society and, hopefully, a better world.
You have displayed such qualities of a true ambassador. Needless to say
I'm a fan! […]
John, take care and
have a great trip.
Deen
From: "Richard
Hanif" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday,
January 31, 2006 8:04 AM
Subject: No subject
given
username:
richard23_hanif
country: Guyana
comments: Best wishes for 2006 and may your aspirations become a
reality.
Regards,
Richard
From: "maria" […]
To:
slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:30 PM
Subject: Thank you!
Dear Slingshot,
I cannot tell you how great it was to make your acquaintance "face to
face". I hope that this is the first of many more conversations to
come. In the span of just a couple of minutes, I know why you won this
coveted award. You are a one in a million person, a person who is so
easy to talk to, (I am still laughing about the corn!, and will continue
to smile each time I think of it) a man of conviction, a very passionate
man, one who truly lives what he believes, one who does not stand on
pretense, a true inspiration through his chosen work. I can only say
that one day I would hope that we are able to truly meet face to face,
for I would love to shake your hand!
Thank you for making my day!!
Here is my address: […]
Maria
From: C. Rambali
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:50 PM
Subject: Hello
Hi John,
Yes Sir... Sure wish I could go back in time... I would do a lot of
stuff a lot different.....
Sometimes I get on the phone with my friends and reflect on "The way we
were"
what a wonderful time!!!!!!!!! UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL!
I recall you in
your white jeans (slicker than oil) roaming through Skeldon with your
gang..... We were kinda afraid yet challenged by your TV-like
demeanor... Don't forget you were way ahead of the times. It was not in
context to think of #63 as having its own STRING BAND.... Our thinking,
very biased of course, was that of "ONLY IN SKELDON"... We were the town
dudes...... (small minds)
I'm sure that your "YOUNGER JOHNNY DAYS" in #63 were spent doing the
things that mattered the most.... Pat's brother, Bucksha, would always
comment on your mixing up with them. You didn’t have to. Respecting
and even teaching them some tricks of the trade! He stated that it felt
great and that it made him proud and happy that that you were a friend
to the "underdogs". In spite of your family situation, you, a little
talented coolie boy from the sandy beaches of #63 singing "I DID IT MY
WAY"..!
I do hope that you have someone in training....passing on the torch
(hand lamp) so to speak, to whom you are imparting that spirit of
excellence/...that #63 spirit.
Sure is a privilege and a joy to have bumped into you......
Stay connected
Carl
ps: the cruise was good, got seasick; eat too much
From: "marie blair"
[…]
To: Bhatchaman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:01 PM
Subject: Slingshot
Dear Slingshot,
May I extend my Congratulations on winning the title! It is so very
obvious in the text of the press release, that your music is already
impacting the youth of both continents. You wrote that your interest in
West Indian Literature grew out of a recent "curiosity". It will
quickly become a passion!
Again, sincere congratulations!
Marie Blair
Lecturer,
University of Nebraska
From:
"CaribbeanHindus" […]
To:
Bhatchaman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 6:30 PM
Subject: Slingshot: Budding Genealogist ...and Miami 2005 Soca Monarch.
Slingshot,
Namaste.
Members would be delighted to know that we have a famous but modest soca
star in
our midst - the one and only John “Slingshot” DrePaul, the new Miami
2005 Soca Monarch (see post below).
[…]
Slingshot, welcome,
and good luck in your search!
Moderator,
Caribbean Hindus Network
From: "Carl" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday,
January 29, 2006 9:20 PM
Subject: Hello
city: Brampton
state: Ontario
country: Canada
comments: Hi John,
Krazy weather up here !!!!!!!! Looks like you’re now in “fast
forward”….!!
Good going Ambassador...!!
Carl
send: Submit
From: "Manoj
Mahabir" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday,
January 27, 2006 11:35 AM
Subject: Slingshot
city: Kissimmee
state: Florida
country: USA
comments: Slingshot:
I' m enthralled with your voice. It's real good, man!
I think you can make it at the American Idol. You’re so good. Have you
ever thought of going there?
I'm enjoying your
songs.
Keep singing!
From: "Bina
Mahabir" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday,
January 27, 2006 10:55 AM
Subject: Hi
city: Queens
state: New York
country: USA
comments: Hi Mr. John:
It was great meeting you last night! You're blessed with a great voice.
Keep up the good
work and let the flag of Guyana flying high!
You're a true cultural ambassador for Guyana.
From: "Stephen E
Buggie"[…]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Thursday,
January 26, 2006 7:35 PM
Subject: INTERVIEW
for Slingshot 10:30pm Eastern time Fri Jan 27th
SLINGSHOT ---
I will call you
Friday night, 8:30pm (10:30pm Florida time) for the interview.
The "All-Floridian"
reggae show has been rescheduled for April (see bottom of my message).
Yours,
Steve Buggie
programmer/deejay
TROPICAL REGGAE SHOW
10pm to 12pm Friday
KGLP-FM 91.7 MHz
Gallup Public Radio
Gallup, NM
From: "Tubiena" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday,
January 17, 2006 5:50 AM
Subject: Slingshot
comments: Hey
Slingshot,
How are you doing?.
I was so impressed seeing all those wonderful pictures and getting all
those information about you as well.
I pray that you have a very successful year ahead, and may all your
dreams come true!
Keep up the talent
and good works.
Lots of Love
Tubiena
From: "Solomon D
Waterton"
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 4:26 PM
Subject: Derek Waterton from Linden
Hi Mr. Slingshot.
I heard one of your tracks. You’re really good. I was surprised.
How can I buy all
your music…?
From: "Rudolph
Armogan" [....]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday,
January 17, 2006 3:57 PM
Subject: CDs
Where to start?
Where to start? (Muttering to self.)
How are you, my friend? Sorry about the long delay but finally all the
sheep (kids) are back in the fold and I now have some time for myself.
First, we simply have to get together! So many surprises and tons of
questions on my part that would probably keep me writing for the next
three days! I was completely (pleasantly) blindsided by the very first
CD I put on. I kept thinking to myself - "Is this John? This can't be
John!"
Man, this is some
kind of change from the days of the Lonely Bulls! I mean,
how did you get from there to here, musically speaking? We have to have
a sit-down! I'm just dying to learn about the journey.
Now I say this in all honesty - no feigned modesty here. Slingshot, you
are, musically speaking, light years ahead of me. You might find it hard
to picture it, but I have not touched (literally) a musical instrument
since 1965! So I have been out of the musical loop for about 40 yrs.
And my exposure to Soca has been limited to my frequent visits to the
local "Roti Shops".
Taking it as is
though, this stuff is, without a doubt, TOP SHELF!! John, you have
definitely found your niche. Composer, performer, "Soca Monarch"! I
mean, how does one compose? I never got around to that! You know what?
This is just not going to work. Can you give me a good day/time (before
8 p.m.) to call? I'm just bursting with questions.
Until then, my friend!
Rudi.
P.S. Thanks a million for the CD's.
From: "Frederick
Case" […]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Thursday,
January 12, 2006 4:05 PM
Subject: Permission
to Utilize Letter for Song
Dear Slingshot,
I am flattered that
you want to use parts of my letter in the lyrics of a song you are
composing.
Please feel free to
do so.
I look forward to
hearing from you when you come to Guyana.
I can be contacted
on […]
With best wishes
for 2006...!
Hamley
From: "Alex Miller"
[…]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday,
January 10, 2006 6:48 AM
Subject: This and
That
Dear John & Ingrid,
Happy New Year to you both and to the family. Ingrid, I got the card and
I must say that I am surprised at how big Annabelle has grown. You two
must be very proud of her.
John, I also want
to say "congratulations" on all your accomplishments for the past year -
just remember me when you are famous!!!!
[…]
Anne
From: "donna"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 4:47 PM
Subject: Meeting
Hello there,
I do have the notes from Derek’s house, and will get them organized. But
I will be in Trinidad from the 18th to the 22 January. […] I will
however get my daughter to get the notes over to you at Pegasus, or
wherever is possible to do so. I will come in after lunch on the 22nd
January and hope to see you before you leave. Do take care. Oh sorry to
hear about the “Pirate” song not being able to play [for competition] on
Mash Day. I think they do not want the crowd to get going with all the
real political piracy going on…! Laugh – ha - ha!
Bye now
Donna
From: "John Ramsingh" [...]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:47 AM
Subject: Guyanese Musical concert
Dear Mr. Drepaul,
My name is John Ramsingh from Guyana and I'm helping to solicit
entertainers/ performers for a concert in Guyana.
The concert will be held at the National Park in Georgetown on Saturday
11th February, 2006. If you are in Guyana at the time and is available
for participation please indicate and let me know what will be the cost.
[…]
Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
John Ramsingh.
PS. I got ur e- mail address from Paul 'Rocky' Carew @ NCN. I work there
as well.
From: "Nadia Ramphal"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 3:22 PM
Subject: Slingshot
Hello again Mr. Slingshot!
[…] I was born in Trinidad my dad is Guyanese but I can assure you that
I am one of Guyana's most faithful supporter. I have heard about the
Mashramani celebrations it must be a lot of fun. And I would also love
it if we could do a recording or two. I don’t have solo CD's out but the
band that I sing with "TARANGEET SUPASTAZ" will be coming out with their
new CD soon. Hope to hear from you soon and may God shower you with His
blessings on ur journey to Guyana and back.
Tek care!
Nadia
From: "Nadia Ramphal" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 1:31 PM
Subject: Slingshot
Mr. Slingshot. I wish you health, wealth, and prosperity this year to
you, your family and your music. I had the opportunity of seeing you
perform @ the Guyana Flood relief last year @ USF. I must say you were
awesome...keep up the work. Maybe one day in the near future we'll have
the opportunity of sharing the stage together. LOL.
OK tek care.
Nadia
From: "Nalini" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 8:57 PM
Subject: New Year Greetings and Many Congratulations!!! Thanks for
responding....
Well, well, well, what a pleasant surprise to actually hear from you! I
truly appreciate hearing from you, John. To be honest, I did not expect
one so soon. AND I am happy you did. Thanks for all good wishes for the
New Year. I will pass on your regards to the rest of my family. […]
Coming back to your manuscript - did you finish writing/editing it? Or
am I missing something here? By the way, the teacher qualities surely
are evident in your writing to me. […]
I will say "goodnight" here, but have to ask you one thing: is the
"slingshot" a nickname you inherited for a particular reason or is it a
story that would offend my delicate ears?????
Fondly,
Nalini
From: "Angela" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 11:20 AM
Subject: Caribbean Media Enterprise (CME) on Air America WLIB 1190 AM
Thank you very much for your best wishes and look forward to having you
on the show promoting our culture soon.
Angela Massiah
Programme Director
CME
From: Media Department at COTT
To: 'Slingshot'
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: Happy Holidays
Many happy returns!
May God continue to bless you and your family in the coming year!
Teresa Francois-Lee Fook
Media Licensing Representative
From: "Colin E. Croft" […]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 7:23 AM
Subject: All the best for 2006
Have a great year 2006!
I am now in T&T, West Indies
Take care
Colin E. Croft
Former West Indies International Cricketer
From: "Joy" [...]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 6:26 AM
Subject: Best Wishes
Dear John,
This is just to wish u a blessed and successful New Year .... May God's
richest blessings b with u always ... May u continue to b the wonderful
and sweet person that u r [...]
Remember u r special ... Stay sweet always ... My best wishes r with u …
Happy New Year!
Joy
From: "margaret lawrence" […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 11:50 AM
Subject: Happy Holidays
Thanks Slingshot!
Same to you and family!
Maggie
From: "Joyclyn" […]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 11:02 AM
Subject: Profile & Press Articles on SLINGSHOT
Greetings John
New Year 2006 greeting is sent to you, the family and the Slingshot
music
teams everywhere in the Globe!
Wishes are that may you all continue working towards your dreams and
enjoyment
of all each day has to offer.
With respect
George, Joyclyn, Grace, the family
and Orient Music team
From: SAMSAD SIRKHAN
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 3:46 AM
Subject: go slingshot go
Thank you so much Nazim!
What more can I say? The man is an "Icon" of musical, tropical music
waves.
The poem is great and very "Touching".
God bless our own John Drepaul===Sling shot, bringing joy, love and
tears of love to all the poor Guyanese in Guyana.
Thank you, Sling!
Samsad Gary Khan
From: SAMSAD SIRKHAN
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 3:31 AM
Subject: New Years Greetings from Slingshot
To Sling-shot!
Way to go my brudaah! A true son of the Guyana soil! I keep saying so
true.
Kudos to you, Sling! A star in our own back-yard! A celebrity indeed!
Samsad Gary Khan.
From: "John Harricharan" […]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 6:23 PM
Subject: for John D. from John H.--Re: Slingshot - Miss Guyana/World
2005 - UK
Hi John:
It was delightfully refreshing, as always, speaking with you. And the
joy was multiplied when I spoke with Ingrid. Then in the mail today, I
received one of the nicest surprises that I could ever have hoped for --
cassava pone. It has been so long since I tasted one of those delicacies
that I sat down and demolished three of them in record time!!
I really appreciate the time and effort you and Ingrid took to send me
such a fantastic gift. It really made the holidays worth it. Now I'll
just have to make it a point to see you in Orlando, Georgetown, London,
Toronto or anywhere else so that we could enjoy a few hours of your
company.
Then there is the CD [Mash Fever]. I think "y'all" did a wonderful job
on it. The tunes are beautiful and the lyrics very meaningful. Such
talent!!?
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! […]
Please give my regards to Ingrid and tell her that I have to go to
Guyana or Trinidad to find someone who could make cassava pone as
delicious as she did :-) !!
Let us keep in touch, John. Perhaps our paths would cross soon.
Warmest regards,
John
P.S. The world of books and music has the possibility of creating
wonderful experiences and a very comfortable living. I am glad you're
writing your book. […]
From: "raphael trotman" […]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 2:27 PM
Subject: Belated Birthday Greetings
Slingshot,
Thanks for the greetings and wishes. It is an honour to say “Happy New
Year” to you! You have now become part of the culture of Guyana and that
is fantastic. I was away in Grenada for my sister's wedding!! Best
wishes and yes, I will spend sometime as a "Pirate" at MASH. Give me a
call when next you are in GT. […]
Raph
From: "Vindra Dhanraj" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net?
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 11:06 AM
Subject: Happy Holidays
Many Happy returns.
From the COTT Family.
Mrs. Vindra Dhanraj
(formerly Bridgebassie)
Communications Officer
From: "Karen D" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 10:51 AM
Subject: Great Job, Slingshot!
Slingshot, it was so wonderful seeing you again in GT!
Great job at St. Ann’s! I wish more Guyanese entertainers were
charitable like you.
Have you ever thought of running for office?
Joke! Joke! Just a joke!!!
But Slingshot, serious though. If you do, you have my unyielding support
and vote!
Love you, my Guyanese brother! […]
Happy 2006!
KD
From: "Khirule" […]
To: "Slingshot" <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 11:05 PM
Subject: Leonora Cultural Society - Canada
Hi Slingshot!!
Long time since we heard from each other. Hope you had a wonderful
holiday and also we wish you all the best for the year 2006!!!
Well, as promised, we are letting you know of our next event which is
the Valentine's dance on February 4th […]
Take care and give our regards to Ingrid and Annabelle.
Khirule and Prem
From: "Carl Veecock" [...]
To: <WGML@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 3:52 PM
Subject: Slingshot
Hello Andre,
Man ... you are a real 'ole timer' on this list.
We don't hear much from you but when we do, we do get good news.
Slingshot has done well from that first trip with Topgun shepparding him
around.
Continued good wishes to Slingshot.
[...]
Layta
Carl
From: "Dexter" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 12:14 PM
Subject: Happy Holidays!!!!!
Hello Mr. Soca King of Miami, Ingrid and AnnaBelle!
We hope that all is well and spirits are up.
I did receive the CD and Christmas card. Thanks very much and do have a
bright holiday!!!!!
We will keep in touch.
Best Regards...
DEX, TESSA and ODESSA. |
