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Forum: Goa
Oct 18th 2017, 8:09 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,951
Posted By iain492001

Sim Card for WiFi in Goa

Arriving back in Goa in 3 weeks - not sure if my IDEA Sim which I used last season for wifi will still be OK, even though I recharged it for 12 month before I left in March.

Any tips? I shall be...
Forum: Goa
Feb 19th 2014, 5:44 pm
Replies: 180
Views: 30,304
Posted By iain492001

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

The Ritz Classic certainly sound good, and the reviews on TripAdvisor also very good.

Must give it a try next time I'm in Panjim.

Thanks for the tip and welcome to British Expats

:goodpost:
Forum: Goa
Jan 31st 2014, 2:03 am
Replies: 2,456
Views: 316,471
Posted By iain492001

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

QUITE RIGHT TOO - They are running a business, not a charity.:goodpost:
Forum: Goa
Jan 30th 2014, 2:09 pm
Replies: 2,456
Views: 316,471
Posted By iain492001

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

Russian tourists, some elderly, locked in their minibus by a crowd of angry Goans, while the Indian driver given a beating.

What next?

They forget the power of social media nowadays - foreign...
Forum: Goa
Nov 4th 2013, 2:41 pm
Replies: 1,537
Views: 200,132
Posted By iain492001

Where can I shop now??

WHERE CAN I SHOP NOW?

When I was ready to check out and pay for my groceries the cashier said, "Strip down, facing me."

Making a mental note so I should complain to my local MP about this...
Forum: Goa
Oct 15th 2013, 7:53 am
Replies: 180
Views: 30,304
Posted By iain492001

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

So pleased that TOP NOSH in Candolim opened last night (15/10). Steak as great as ever!!!
Forum: Goa
Sep 29th 2013, 11:31 pm
Replies: 2,456
Views: 316,471
Posted By iain492001

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

Got back just over 3 weeks ago. First week was great - no rain at all. But then it has crept back, most often during the night. Still, nothing as bad as it was in July before we left.

Internet...
Forum: Goa
Sep 23rd 2013, 9:52 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,755
Posted By iain492001

Re: Candolim area - Electricity Bill

Guess I'm a bit too over generous on the aircon side.....:eek::eek::eek:

Must try to cut back!
Forum: Goa
Sep 23rd 2013, 8:44 pm
Replies: 180
Views: 30,304
Posted By iain492001

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

Sorry, senior moment - of course I saw the post & liked the site link. Reminded me of "Aayi's Recipes' website.
Forum: Goa
Sep 23rd 2013, 6:57 pm
Replies: 180
Views: 30,304
Posted By iain492001

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

Must look out for these... Any idea of the local Konkani name?
Forum: Goa
Sep 23rd 2013, 3:50 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,755
Posted By iain492001

Re: Candolim area - Electricity Bill

Guess it depended where you live, and those of who who have had to battle each bill at the old Candolim sub-office to be put on domestic rates will know exactly what I mean. But I would query each...
Forum: Goa
Sep 20th 2013, 9:05 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,755
Posted By iain492001

Candolim area - Electricity Bill

Have just received first electricity bill since the Electricity Dept offices near the Health Centre closed a couple of months back and moved to the vicinity of Calangute Panchayat

No more "pink...
Forum: Goa
Sep 12th 2013, 12:57 am
Replies: 1,343
Read Me: Visa help.
Views: 217,280
Posted By iain492001

Re: Visa help.

Useful to know - were u just visiting Bangkok?
Forum: Goa
Aug 6th 2013, 2:12 am
Replies: 147
Views: 23,400
Posted By iain492001

Re: Axis Freeze NRO Foreigner Bank Accounts

Not at the moment, as I'm leaving on Monday for a while, and will need to get a new visa in September..

Cheers
Iain
Forum: Goa
Aug 6th 2013, 12:38 am
Replies: 147
Views: 23,400
Posted By iain492001

Re: Axis Freeze NRO Foreigner Bank Accounts

Got my money - no problem:amen:

Cheers
Iain
Forum: Goa
Aug 5th 2013, 5:47 am
Replies: 147
Views: 23,400
Posted By iain492001

Re: Axis Freeze NRO Foreigner Bank Accounts

I went in to Candolim branch today just to check how the 'repatriation' was progressing. It's about 3 weeks since I gave them all the info they asked me for, but I realised I hadn't actually signed...
Forum: Goa
Jul 30th 2013, 5:21 am
Replies: 225
Views: 31,406
Posted By iain492001

Re: Air Fares London - Goa

GoAir do not charge you for excess baggage on the BOM/GOI sector (the allowance is 20kg) provided you have flown into BOM on an international flight within the preceeding 24hrs - I always keep my...
Forum: Goa
Jul 28th 2013, 5:07 am
Replies: 147
Views: 23,400
Posted By iain492001

Re: Axis Freeze NRO Foreigner Bank Accounts

Mine's been frozen. Fortunately I did not have a substantial amount there and had only kept it open because I had an International Visa Debit Card on it.

Candolim Branch told me the amount in the...
Forum: Goa
Jul 4th 2013, 2:02 am
Replies: 1,343
Read Me: Visa help.
Views: 217,280
Posted By iain492001

Re: Visa help.

Me too, as Victoria was so handy for me. At least Barbican is on the Circle Line - wonder how long the walk is from Barbican Stn? Happy Days!!!!
Forum: Goa
Jun 30th 2013, 12:42 am
Replies: 180
Views: 30,304
Posted By iain492001

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

Not sure, but I'll have a look tomorrow when passing by............rain permitting:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Goa
Jun 27th 2013, 11:05 pm
Replies: 1,343
Read Me: Visa help.
Views: 217,280
Posted By iain492001

Re: Visa help.

Just read on the VFS website :-

Important Notice - India Visa Application Centre in Victoria, London will close for operations effective from 01 July 2013. All visa & Passport Surrender...
Forum: Goa
Jun 25th 2013, 6:02 am
Replies: 2,456
Views: 316,471
Posted By iain492001

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

My internet connection (reliance netconnect+ and a router) hasn't been too bad, even with the heavy rains. It's best in the wee small hours when all sensible people are asleep............

Worrying...
Forum: Goa
Jun 20th 2013, 12:21 am
Replies: 7,414
Views: 943,536
Posted By iain492001

Re: In To-day's Newspapers

The newspapers here in Goa say the death toll could reach "thousands".

Terrible news.
Forum: Goa
Jun 19th 2013, 3:40 pm
Replies: 7,414
Views: 943,536
Posted By iain492001

Re: In To-day's Newspapers

All the classic values many of us were brought up with seem to be disappearing. What's wrong with "loving my God" & being proud to say it! As usual we are cow-towing to the minorities again.

Here...
Forum: Goa
Jun 16th 2013, 9:31 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,577
Posted By iain492001

Re: AMAZON, India

Haven't tried them yet, despite all the ads on TV. I'll have a look.

Cheers
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