Cecil Hinkson: Yuh complaining about BEADS and BRA Mas for years now but ah eh seeing no BEADS at all ...

[Claude Gonzales]

http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2016-11-07/monday-wear-takes-over-carnival

[Claude Gonzales]

Dr. deLight: [e-mail] ... for further details!!!

[Cecil hinkson]

Mas today less is more, less costume, more money, they realize if they leave out the beads the costume would cost less so there you go, no more beads. 

I am still advocating for a carnival Monday afternoon Steelband Street Festival with a Bomb competition, hopefully people in the Mecca see this as an opportunity to rejuvenate the steelband on the road.

[Jennifer Jagbir]

Cecil, I agree with you on this Monday afternoon venture. So after j'ouvert and a Monday afternoon festival, I can look forward to a relaxing Carnival Tuesday at the beach. Never thought I would want to do that but it is the best thing for now. This after playing mas with Minshall, Wayne Berkley and Brian Mc Farlane for years. In fact right now the Catholic band seems to be the best option for people who do not wish to expose themselves to the whole world. In a few years there would be no costumes. Mas will be played totally naked and the bandleaders will convince the masqueraders that they are paying for the opportunity of having a great time. Great music, lots of eats and drinks and plenty, plenty eye-game. Get out your sunglasses!

[Claude Gonzales]

Dr. deLight: Since you are in Trinidad and ON THE SPOT. I am giving you the assignment to inspect this costume UP CLOSE and PERSONAL to see if you see any BEADS to support Cecil's BEADS and BRA argument.

[Peter deLight]

Oh Señor Gonzales:
Let no one accuse you of being a bromide.

Having accepted your enticing assignment to inspect the costume up close, I am unable at this time unfortunately, to substantiate Cecil’s argument one way or the other.

However, if given the opportunity to scrutinize the model personally, I am of the firm belief that … surely… there must be at least 3 beads ……………. of perspiration.

Looks like dem Santa Ana winds making you forget — Trinidad hot, yuh know.

[Claude Gonzales]

Dr. deLight: I threw away my SPANISH DICTIONARY and I no longer feel obligated to speak to you in SPANISH. I am even thinking of changing my name from Claude Gonzales to Claude Gunn!!! I am sitting and watching TT vs Costa Rica EN INGLES!!!

And I am thinking how the music in the background could have been updated from that CRUDITY to something more appealing to GLOBAL AUDIENCES.

And for the next EIGHT YEARS -- please DO NOT address me as Señor Gonzales ... just call me CLAUDE!!!

Or MR. GUNN!!!

GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL COSTA RICA!!!!!!

[Peter deLight]

From Claude Gonzales to Claude Gunn? That sounds like a REAL LONG SHOT!! You obviously have your profound reasons for pursuing such a name change. I just think Gonzales is such a strong-sounding Spanish name, rich in culture and steeped in history.

The salutation Señor Gonzales was out of respect for what I thought was a proud Spanish background and of course, your seniority. No offence was meant.

Nevertheless, your request is respected. Ok Claude?

In Spanish or English. It doh matter. Costa Rica put 2 in we backside. Hope you enjoy the Mexico - US game.

[Claude Gonzales]

You are so "en la pelota" -- YOU MAKE ME LAUGH!!!

Look Dr. deLight: The president-elect will not approve of me LAPSING into rich culture and a proud Spanish background.

This is AMERICA 2016 to 2024 and I have to ABIDE.

[Peter deLight]

You seem to be overly concerned about your president-elect. These protesters in your neck of the woods are only manifesting their political ignorance by protesting democracy itself. They are protesting the outcome of a lawful election, an outcome which verifies suffrage is truly present in America.

You should realize by now that there is no other person more qualified to be Claude Gonzales than you. So be yourself. And desist with all this Gunn talk.

[Cecil hinkson]

Can we call this ahMas?