Guestbook Page 7
From: Nadia Zitman
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 10:55 AM
To: 'AwardsNomination@guyfolkfest.org'
Subject: Nomination - Guyana Cultural Association/Folk Festival Award
Greetings:
I'd like to nominate Mr. John "Slingshot" DrePaul for the Guyana
Cultural Association/Folk Festival Award. This man was orphaned as a
child and once lived on the beach, relying on handouts to survive! Just
look at him now! He is a wonderful writer, musician, entertainer and
humanitarian. His lyrics are clean and positive. Slingshot and his wife
Ingrid travel all over the world, spreading joy with their very cultural
and patriotic music. Reminding us of the times, past and present, and
giving us hope. Most importantly, he has never forgotten his people -
Slingshot gives back so much to the Guyanese community without any
prejudice. How many times I've looked at the news and seen his name
either performing for the orphaned children at one of the many
orphanages, or donating money from a fundraiser. If you look at his
website you'll get an idea of the respect he has gained and the
excellent work that he selflessly does http://www.tropicalwaves.net
Mr. John ":Slingshot" DrePaul would be an excellent choice for the Folk
Festival Award - this hard working man is most deserving of it.
Sincerely
Nadia Zitman
Tucker, Georgia, USA
From: Maylene […]
To: claireagoring@aol.com;
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 8:55 AM
Subject: Nomination for Award
I would like to nominate Paul DrePaul for the Guyana Cultural
Association/Folk Festival Award. Mr. DrePaul's continued support to the
children of the Orphanages in Guyana is quite admirable. He freely
donates his time and talents to bring laughter and joy to the children
that so desperately need it, and for this noble act, Mr. Drepaul is
deserving of this award. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Maylene Santiago
From: "MBLR" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 4:04 PM
Subject: [SLINGSHOT]
username: me_bad_like_rass@yahoo.com
comments:
The best day in mi life was when me tek a piece of paper and write a
love letter and tek de slingshot and shoot de letter into me sweetheart
winda.....! Since that day, she and me keep singing all you songs along
#64 beach.....!
Keep de good wuk going brudah! .... MBLR
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From: NIZAMUDIN RAMNARAIN Sr
To: Skeldon@yahoogroup.com
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:53 PM
Subject: [SLINGSHOT]
Come on one & all support the Brudda! His music & song is gooooooood!
Buy it now!
Me American grands ah jump up!
Go Sling! Go Sling!
From: NIZAMUDIN RAMNARAIN Sr
To: Skeldon
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:35 PM
Subject: [Sweet Island Woman]
To all
I am enjoying "Sweet Island Woman" by the Mighty the one & only Brudda
Sling
From: Joyclyn Bowman-Turner […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 8:27 AM
Subject: A Message from Joyclyn Bowman-Turner
Greetings Slingshot
Sorry my homework is late. However, hope you will have a look at this
hotel facilities.
Location is near to the Connaught Room, where you will be appearing.
It will be extremely powerful to hear you singing live.
I WILL OBTAIN MY TICKET THIS WEEK.
Stay blessed! See you in London!
REGARDS
Joyclyn
London
From: Sheer Ramjohn […]
To: <Skeldon@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 4:13 PM
Subject: [Skeldon Picnic]
Hi Sling: I was glad to remake your acquaintance at the Skeldon picnic
and to talk about the old times when you were in the “Lonely Bulls”.
Boy, does this bring back memories. You seem to have so much energy, it
must be the way you think about life and I would encourage all people to
think the same way, as you can tell I do the same. You must be pretty
unencumbered in your mind and good human being thinking good about all
in the same manner ( how about that for a little bit of psychology?). By
the way I listened to your CD. Remember that I purchased 2? I think that
is good reflection of most people and I loved it. A pity I could not
team up to sing a little with you as I do some of that. Keep in contact
especially when you go to Guyana […]
With regards,
Sheer Ramjohn
PS: Use the video you made of me for promotion.
From: Julie Rambali
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 7:12 PM
Subject: [Skeldon] HELLO GROUP!
Slingshot gave a shout out to all his peeps in the online discussion
group! He visited my office today to discuss the designs for his
upcoming album.
Mango
From: C. Rambali
To: SKELDON
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 2:34 AM
Subject: Skeldon Picnic
[…] John "Slingshot" Drepaul made a special appearance.
Hi John sorry about the music ... background ... next year it will be
better. […]
Regards
carl
From: C. Rambali
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 10:13 AM
Subject: A Big THANK YOU
Hi John,
It's bin a real treat meeting with you. We've thoroughly enjoyed your
company and your ambassadorial singing & entertainment gig at the Trade
Show...The Canadian doors are now wide open "so bro.....make hay while
the sun shines....Looking forward to meeting with you
and your lovely wife, Ingrid, and precious Annabelle. Also to all others
who will be attending the picnic...
See you soon
Carl
From: "Joan stephenson" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 8:08 AM
Subject: SLINGSHOT - Flight Itinerary for Heathrow
Hi Slingshot
Thanks for sending the details. Will book and keep tickets till you get
here.
I am doing a 'this is your life booklet ' for Funmi. Would you like to
contribute a few lines for her? I already have your picture which I will
put alongside the message. Please let me have message this week if
possible as I have to go to print next week.
Also remember that you will be singing that special song for/or her at
the
presentation ceremony.
Joan
From: C. Rambali
To: Slingshot Drepaul
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 12:35 AM
Subject: Good visit
Looking forward to seeing you again and also Ingrid and your little
cutie.
Hope there is at least one small segment of my taping that can be of use
to you.
Long time no see bro....
Carl
From: Nazim Hussain
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 9:19 PM
Subject: SKELDON ANNUAL PICNIC/Slingshot
Oy Pirate Slingshot
Ah hear you over do the do in Toronto last weekend, and Ah further hear
that you gun paint the town red at this weekend's Skeldon Reunion. Let
me know if you find the ‘missing pussy cat’ at Morning Side this weekend
Admiral Hussain
From: Kamal Rashid
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 1:25 PM
Subject: comments - for your guestbook
Hello John,
In 1962 or 1963 I saw you at the Skeldon Junior Staff club, playing
“Perfidia” (someone else’s music) on the guitar. On Sunday June 26th,
2005 I saw you again at the Guyana Trade Show in Toronto and what a
difference. You performed alone but this time you were no longer the
“Lonely Bull” but “Slingshot”, a one man band, playing and singing your
own songs. You are not just a musician but a great entertainer.
Congratulations…!!!
Kamal Rashid (Rojan)
Skeldon (under the sweetie tree).
Now in Toronto.
From: "Candace" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 1:17 AM
Subject: Labor Day Weekend
comments: Just wondering if you u guys will have a float for Labor Day.
I'm interested in being in the parade...
send: Submit
From: Bernard Serrao
To: Slingshot
Cc: mfserrao@3web.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:07 PM
Subject: SLINGSHOT
Hello John:
Sorry that I couldn't get back to you before but we were very busy in
the Studio.
I hope that your left ankle is much better now.
Glad to learn that you are coming tomorrow and we look forward to
meeting with you prior to your recording sessions July 3rd. through the
5th. 2005. We are appearing at the Guyana Festival, L'Amoreaux Park on
Saturday June 25th and Sunday June 26th.
What time are you arriving tomorrow?
[…]
Best regards to all your way.
Bernie
From: Kammy
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:27 PM
Subject: Sling
Sling
Kudos to you my friend. I admire your fortitude and looking forward to
reading the book
From: Jameela […]
To: John DrePaul
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 12:57 PM
Subject: For u my friend
Hello Sling,
[…] What's new?
See you're going to Canada. Have fun and hope to catch up with you once
you're in my town.
Take care
Jameela
From: farida sukul
To: skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 2:07 AM
Subject: Slingshot: humble beginnings
Dr. Slingshot:
Wow!!!!!!!!! is all I can say after reading your profile
You are a scholar and a gentleman, a self-starter and self taught person
who came from humble beginnings. We have much to learn from you.
I sincerely hope that all your friends and family will bestow the honor
you so richly deserve when you render your beautiful music at the
picnic. Our paths may never cross but I have the greatest respect for
you.
With utmost certainty your book is going to be great and a tear-jerker
as well. I would love to procure a copy when finished.
Only a week ago I read your email about teachers and a few sentences you
said about yourself made me somewhat emotional. It was then that I saw
greatness in you without knowing anything about your writing and
artistic skills.
Sad to say that I am not up to date with Soca music. But I have had the
pleasure of listening to some of it at friends' parties during a
different phase of my life. This is all new and of the younger
generation. It is absolutely beautiful -- music to set the feet
a-dancing. Hurrah for you, and may God shower His blessings on you as
you continue to hone your skills.
Best wishes
Farida
From: Nazim Hussain
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 11:37 PM
Subject: Let The Tests to Authenticate Begin/Sling
Noooooooo
This man Slingshot can prappa Talk & Sing!!!!! He BAD foh days. But I
guess credit must be given to Ingrid.......
Nazim
From: Kammy […]
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005
Subject: Let The Tests to Authenticate Begin/Sling
Sling... you can prappa sweet talk a lady
From: farida sukul
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 4:40 PM
Subject: [Profile]
Hi Mr. Slingshot:
[…]
I wish you every success during your tour to Scarborough etc. Sorry I am
not there to hear you play.
Will write you later. Am awestruck about your profile. You are an icon
and should be revered by all your peers and other folks too. I have
great admiration for you ....in a hurry... catch you later. Be of good
cheer!! You are a giant among some of the nonentities.!!!
God bless
Farida
From: "Tweety Bird" […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 9:53 AM
Subject: do u remember me?
Hey Slingshot, it’s me Olivia. How have u been I don’t know if u
remember me or not. I am Ramona's niece. […]
How is everything been and how if ur music coming along?
I wish all is well and u continue to do what u love best and enjoy where
u are.
I’ll be coming to Guyana next year to enjoy the lovely beaches and have
some fun.
Hope to hear from u soon.
Peace and Blessings
Olivia
From: I am Indra
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 10:50 AM
Subject: [Slingshot’s Book]
Ah haa, Slingy dear. You does know fi juk in yuself hey, dey, an'
evrywey. Good for you! You are getting excellent material for your book,
my friend. I can't wait for it to get out so I can be the first to
purchase it! Hopefully, I will have the distinct pleasure of your
autographing it for me. […] I do support all our authors, but only those
whose work is authentic. After all, they are our own and deserve our
support is every which way. Especially because they are honest...
[…]
Slingy, I know you and how sincere you are. When your book is out, you
know I will be the first one out there promoting it...the Corentyne High
School Website will be honored to do this for you. So, my friend, keep
on writing and get the darned thing done quick!!
Impatiently waiting Slingy's book...
Indra
From: geormoonan@aol.com
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 7:22 PM
Subject: [Slingshot’s Music]
[…] I am presently listening to one of Sling's CD. - Bicycle built fu
two.
Great entertainment John!!!!
George M.
From: C. Rambali
To: Skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:08 AM
Subject: [Slingshot at Guyana Trade Show in Toronto]
Hi Folks,
John "Slingshot" will be performing at this trade show....he'll be in
Toronto on the 22nd
Regards
Carl
From: George Maharaj
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:54 AM
Subject: SLINGSHOT
John, this trade show is what I hooked you up with last year. I told the
organizers to contact you and gave them your contact number. Are you
okay for an airport pickup and place to stay?
George
From: Rick Narasa
To: skeldon@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 10:00 PM
Subject: The Origin of Guyanese Music
THE ORIGIN OF GUYANESE MUSIC.
[…]
CONCLUSION
There are some signs of recovery in local music, but most of Guyana’s
music today is imported from other Caribbean islands such as Jamaica’s
reggae and Trinidad’s soca.
Guyana’s Dave Martin, leader of the Trade Winds calypso band, has been
around for more that three decades and continues to make remarkable
musical contributions to the Caribbean.
Eddie Grant, a Guyanese music celebrity, recently remigrated to the
region from London and set up his recording company, ICE Records , in
Barbados.
And not to forget John "Slingshot" Drepaul who shows his love for Guyana
in his songs and contributions to the art of music.
[…]
From: "Susan M"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 1:10 PM
Hi Slingshot,
Good luck in your calypso competition in Tampa. My friends are coming to
support you. Email me what songs you will sing. […]
We will be waving Guyana flags and shouting your name. […]
Susan
From: "Lolita Singh"
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 5:13 PM
Hello Slingshot,
I saw you at the GT Lime on Saturday. I wanted to come up to you but I
shy bad-bad. I got your email from the lady who you sign your autograph
for. I hope I copy it right and this letter will get to you. […] How can
I buy your CD? […]
Best wishes to you.
Lolita
From: LUXURYRIDES001@aol.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:13 AM
Subject: [Slingshot]
HEY SLINGSHOT, WHERE ARE YOU CATAPULTING TO THESE DAYS?
DID YOU KNOW NASIM HUSSAIN OF GUYANA WAS MY COUSIN?
HOW IS THE HIT TUNE “AH COMIN AH COMIN AH COMIN”?
Brian Bacchus.
From: Mark Anthony
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 1:40 AM
Subject: Happy Monday
Slingshot - Great job at the Lime Saturday night. As requested, in honor
of your trip to Africa, here are the […]
From: Suzanne […]
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 5:15 PM
Subject: GT Lime Miami
Slingshot … I feel so proud to be a Guyanese after watching you wave the
Red, Green and Yellow Arrowhead with your sling-n-shot in hand. Thank
you for the bead necklace you put round my neck. My boyfriend keeps
asking me how come I know you. I just tell him none of his business. […]
Can you send me the directions for the calypso competition in Tampa this
Saturday? A big hug and kiss for you.
Bye Suzanne
From: Roy Sankies […]
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 9:05 AM
Subject: GT Lime 2005
Hi Slingshot
We just want you know we enjoyed your performance at the GT Lime 2005,
Saturday gone.
Your “Home Sweet Home” has a special place in our home. […] We hope to
see you in Guyana for your Christmas Special. You have our Guyana
number. But here it is again […]Don’t hesitate to call us to assist you
with the orphans.
God Bless!
Roy & Mary
From: Lall and Dolly Singh
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 9:45 PM
Subject: memorylane
Hi there,
Don't know if you remember me.
This is Lall Singh [and] I used to live at 954 East 48th Street in
Brooklyn.
Saw you on TV in Guyana and want to say “hi…!”
Hope you remember me and will stay in touch.
Lall Singh
From: Teklifeinfo@aol.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 7:34 PM
Subject: Slingshot’s Photos & Bio
hey sup... daddy fire says whts up... he wants u to leave a number tht
he can get in contact wit u and a good time to call u.... we need like 3
picts of u , and a bio, of u... for the magazine he talked to u about...
first issue due out in aug. 2005.
send the info via email to guytrimag@aol.com
make sure the pic are in jpeg format.
From: Carl R […]
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 2:36 AM
Subject: Check out the eCard I sent you from Yahoo! Greetings
Hi John,
I've observed the group delving into and sometimes destroying "IF MUSIC
BE THE FOOD OF LOVE...etc.....This has been and is your life line in a
sad and sorry world...I dabble very lightly and cautiously in the music
world....and with help from friends like yourself manage to sift through
the debris and decay and come up smiling. Music has no boundaries, no
limits, thus you and I can communicate at a level that defies logic and
that delivers the supernatural into the natural & vice versa. I
thoroughly enjoy this kind of "level talk"..."heart to heart"....
[…] when you start playing… then that's a different ball game... one is
transported or catapulted into a different orbit […] Our youngsters
don't know the kind of influence and legacy you left in Skeldon...
[…]Like a true teacher you have fired the shot that has "knowledge",
"wisdom", "temperance" carved all over.. How quickly do we, Skeldonians,
forget what has moulded and shaped the tenor and tone of our existence
... [ …] ... Thanks for the song list...I'll play around with the songs,
in the mean time ... PLAY ON JOHN ... the "ONLY BULL" from the "LONELY
BULLS"
Love ya and proud of your accomplishments...!!
Carl
From: donna stanford
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 6:10 PM
Subject: hello
Hi Slingshot,
How are you and the family doing?? Sorry we did not get to hook up as
usual. Because this has been going on forever! We always seem to be
sliding by each other and never bouncing up anyway maybe one day, we
will all meet up hopefully God's willing. It's a pity things did not
work out as planned (Mashramani in May). But these things happen. Do
give my regards to the wife and daughter Annabelle. Do take care!
Yours truly,
Donna Stanford Dearlove |
