Bipat

Was going to put much the same post (this agreeing is becoming a habit).

I don't think the OP will come back; see Noni's post 10. I looked it up, he is happily in Bangkok looking for a Thai girl

noni

Well we will be ready for him if returns

AdrianTO

I am still curious as to what these "western comforts" are in Goa that you constantly refer to. This whole board is actually nothing but one big moan about lack of western comforts in Goa.

Bipat

They are other Westerners, also plenty of alcohol, English breakfasts, sunbeds on the beach!!!!

dreadsoc

I'm Western - and I'm comfortable in Goa - !!

Wonder if the 'anonymous' OP has had any little surprises during his serach for his Thai girl !1

Dread - x

noni

Rubbish, it is not a big moan at all - the members only moan about the service and facilites they encounter in India.
Do you think we would have bought properties in Goa, if we did not love the place and the people.

dreadsoc

What she said - agreed

Dread - x

noni

Weston comforts - you cannot get any better than Dr. Dukles Hospital and Research Center. Top Private hospital.

Bipat

Noni that you love Goa, the weather, the beach, absolutely no question about it, but the people----it doesn't always shine through from several expats, unless the Goans keep smiling and behave themselves as they wish.

Goa is an Indian state the people of Goa are also Indians. Why such prejudice (apart from Dr Dukles). India is a vast country.
The low-types who come over the border encased in their 'brown underwear', are not really typical of the rest of the billion.

dreadsoc

Enough is enough now Bipat !
Can you please now drop this constant attack on Noni. As you are well aware this is not the best time and to keep this up is starting to resemble a form of mild bullying !

Thanks - would really appreciate it if you back off!

Dread - x

Bipat

Dread, that is a 'below the belt remark', of course I know that 'Noni' the person is suffering so much. Nothing I post is meant personally. I am answering 'posts'.

This is a public discussion Forum re India, are you saying that repeated negative and sometimes insulting remarks about India and Indian people are OK but any differing opinion or protest is taboo and therefore bullying"?
Regarding views about Goan people I used the words "several expats". You must surely admit that many posts, (not Noni's) are hardly praising.

As to 'Indians' I sometimes wonder what your fellow concierge Indianfriend must think about some of the negative posts.

dreadsoc

I apologise if you feel my comment was below the belt however I maintain that lately you point a lot of your posts directly at Noni and a couple of others on the site, especially when you label people as prejudiced etc.

It is obvious from the reference to Dr dukle immediately following the comments about "such prejudice" that you are targetting that remark at Noni - and therefore that was clearly personal towards her rather than generically targetted . If this was not your intention (which I am hoping is the case here) then you need to take a real good look at your phraseology and sentence structure when posting comments like that, because I doubt many would read your comment differently to me (in fact I know several didn't because I speak with them away from the forum).

That is the reason I posted my response to you - the fact is that my friend does not need that kind of crxp at this particular time ! ( I am sure you can understand that the timing caused more upset than it normally would). Protest is fine - but needs to be clearly generic.

Subject now closed ! Take it up via pm if you wish.

Dread - x

PS - My fellow concierge Indian F spends lots of time with us mods and cons in the C Bar and has invited both Noni and I to meet with him when we are next in Goa - lovely chap that he is I am very much looking forward to taking him up on his kind invitation.

noni

Indianfriend invited us to his home in Pune, Dread. - that would be an amazing trip whilst in India.

Lets see what Goa holds for me this season.

dreadsoc

I would definitely like to take a trip up to Pune and see Indian F so I reckon we should go for it. Not only will it be great to meet Indian F in person after so many cyber drinks in the C Bar, but I am told there is great shopping to be had in Pune too .......
......... how good are you on ladies shopping Indian F?

I think we should do some things this year that are new experiences for both of us.

Dread - x

a_f_d

Personal view:
like Bombay - the centre not the suburbs
like Delhi - the suburbs not the centre (has the most threatening touts/thugs I've met in India)
liked Bangalore when I visited, also Mysore (but only for a visit)
haven't made my mind up about Madras, but no bad vibes
Coorg is great to unwind
Kerala was nice for a holiday (is the fish still good & cheap?)
Kochi was interesting and food / hotels are said to be improving so I should think about another visit
Darjeeling was quaint but nice 40 years ago
The Kashmir was wonderful ditto
I choose to live in Goa for at least half of the year

AndyD