Changes to 4 x 6 Painitng

Upon delivery of the 4 x 6 canvas, I realized that the original and agreed details were altered.The artist included the Boissiere house but neglected to put in the Stollmeyer Castle.The direction of the horseman has changed as well. 

 

At this point nothing can be done. Although the cocoa houses in the back drop reflects the Stollmeyers who also made a living through the coca estates, this information will be given in the documentary. 

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Progress Report

After two weeks of excuses; Christopher Quammie was finally able to produce a 4 x 6 painting for our in class display. A small fee of $800 was charged for his intricate work and for this we are grateful. However, due to his tardiness I had to politely ask Quammie to return our down-payment. The very next day; the very next morning I got a phone call from Quammie saying that the painting was completed and ready for pick up. That saved us from executing plan B; which was create a miniature Queen's park Savannah along with the featured mansions in our documentary and the cemetery.



As for now Lorraine is in the process of securing all the useful sound bites so that when we meet next week; our focus will be the actual editing of the documentary. In the meantime I am tweaking the story line and sourcing other photos for the documentary.


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Dr Michael Anthony Take 2

Dr Michael Anthony this time around was most patient and accommodating with Lorraine and I this time around. He was most forthcoming with his knowledge in recognition that we were knowledgeable about some of Trinidad's history. He defined the Cedula of Population and read some of the clauses from his copy of the legislation.

More importantly, footage was in focus and Dr Anthony allowed us to capture on camera Cazabon's painting of Paradise Estate and the Great House of Madam de Beltgens; brole that will add to our documentary. 

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Progress Report Bon Dia!!!!!!

Our excitement and dreams of meeting the man who wrote and published over 30 titles including novels, young readers short fictional stories, history and travelogues, were shattered when we met him yesterday evening. he was cold and intractable. he even asked for money to do the interview even though we told him weeks prior and just before the interview that we were students.


The worst part of all is that Lorraine deleted the footage in error. I promised never to call on that man EVER again, but, I swallowed my pride and called him after 8 this morning, explained my plight and requested to do another interview, to which he graciously said yes.

Poor Lorraine, she feels awful, but I am far from mad with her. I think things happen for a reason. My plan is to improve on the interview. I neglected to ask him about Jean de Boissière's slave/lover Zuzule who is the grand mother of the owner of the Boissière House around the Queen's park Savannah. So next Monday afternoon I will be sure to get his take on Madam Zuzule; who I have developed a strange post humus connection with.


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Victor Peschier - Windy Shoot

 Last Sunday electricity was gone for 8 hours in Arima; the hometown of Victor Peschier. As a result the interview took place in Mr. Peschier's porch which was windy and noisy due to the surrounding trees and passing vehicles.

Despite the use of a hand held recorder, the atmospheric noise was  overwhelming. This means that shoot has to be re-done. Mr Peschier agreed to do the interview on Monday 31st March, 2014 but since Kathryn Stollmeyer has  asked to be interviewed on Monday; the Peschier interview has to be rescheduled to Friday 4th April, 2014 at 4 or 5 p.m.



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Outstanding Interviews/Footage

Footage of architect Colin Laird speaking about the designs of the Boissière Mansion and the Stollmeyer Castle. What is my plan of action? I sent an email to Christopher Laird, asking him if he has any stock footage of his dad, who is unwell to do an interview, speaking about the architecture of these two houses.

Footage of the Country Club formerly known as Champs Elysées.

What is my plan of action? Call the country club.


Footage of Boissière family pictures and the interior of the mansion. Call Gerard Besson for assistance; but I will wait until after the interview with Kathryn Stollmeyer who has pictures of the Boissière Mansion and family members.


Footage of the interior of the Stollmeyer House. How will this be executed? Foreman Mr. Maynard is quite hesitant but I am persistent.  He has asked me to call him back at 3: 30 p.m. today.


Footage of Eric Williams and his Mom Eliza Boissiere. I intend to get this through the UWI Eric Williams Memorial collections, upon the advice of Erica Williams.


Footage of the Stollmeyer cocoa estates and houses in Santa Cruz. Lorraine Pouchet, the Marketing Director and tour guide of In Joy tours will arrange a tour for Lorraine and I to get footage.



Things are coming together but I wish it will materialize at a faster speed. We will get there despite the fact that Lorraine and my time tend to not mesh very well.

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Kathryn Stollmeyer Interview! Je suis excite'

Kathryn has finally agreed to do an interview on Monday 31st March, 2014 at 4 p.m. This is a dream come through. Kathryn has also promised to share some of the  Boissière photos with me. Things are working out! Finally!!!!


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