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Forum: Goa
Feb 21st 2015, 2:57 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,586
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Hi Erinsgirl!

The Working Party have reported that "The BHC told us that they had decided there would not be a Town Hall meeting in Goa this season." I suppose that means there could be one before...
Forum: Goa
Aug 14th 2014, 4:46 am
Replies: 2,456
Views: 295,357
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

You are right in saying that those 'who can afford a private car can afford 10 rupees' but there seems to be an extreme reluctance to fork out for parking. As leegrand says, Patto is a pleasure now...
Forum: Goa
Jun 13th 2014, 3:34 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,574
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Teeth implants in Goa - any recommendations?

A number of us who stay here all the time use Dr. Sushant Walke who is based in Calangute. Very reasonable (from a pricing point of view) and very caring (which is important to me!). I have PMd you...
Forum: Goa
Jun 6th 2014, 6:55 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,586
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Many, many congratulations, Andy! Job very well done! Now to sort out the mamlatdars so we can get our I & XIVs registered. What are you going to do with all your spare time? ;)
Forum: Goa
May 1st 2014, 3:59 am
Replies: 2,456
Views: 295,357
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

Hi Chris!

George's place was recommended by both Mango61 and us in your thread "Chennai". So glad you enjoyed it! We are staying there again for one night at the end of May on our way to Sri...
Forum: Goa
Feb 21st 2014, 10:49 am
Replies: 1,343
Read Me: Visa help.
Views: 202,680
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Visa help.

:thumbsup:
Forum: Goa
Feb 21st 2014, 5:30 am
Replies: 1,343
Read Me: Visa help.
Views: 202,680
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Visa help.

Tina, are you happy that people PM you if they want Michael's email address? He sounds a very useful contact! :thumbsup:

Chameleons.
Forum: Goa
Feb 13th 2014, 3:12 am
Replies: 1,343
Read Me: Visa help.
Views: 202,680
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Visa help.

That's interesting, particularly that last bit when you consider statements made in the past about there being no provision for people to retire to India! How seriously is this being discussed? Any...
Forum: Goa
Jan 10th 2014, 12:19 pm
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,586
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

:fingerscrossed:
Forum: Goa
Jan 4th 2014, 10:48 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,497
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Chennai

I can understand that, Chris! We stayed in as we had an early morning flight to Sri Lanka. George is a very helpful person so I am sure he could give you some suggestions. Also try:...
Forum: Goa
Dec 21st 2013, 2:58 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,497
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Chennai

We stayed at George's on our way to Sri Lanka at the beginning of this month. Very convenient for the airport and a lovely area. Do book the 'suite'. They don't do evening meals but provide you...
Forum: India
Nov 26th 2013, 2:10 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
Posted By Chameleons

Re: OCI and Britsh passport

Contact the National Insurance offices and explain to them that you are moving abroad to work "for some time". You can then arrange to make voluntary NI contributions so that you maintain your...
Forum: Goa
Nov 19th 2013, 2:56 am
Replies: 7,414
Views: 885,850
Posted By Chameleons

Re: In To-day's Newspapers

The lady who cleans for us and her family were directed by their local panchayat in Porvorim to go to the mamlatdar where they were processed on April 9th, full fingerprinting and iris scanning. I...
Forum: Goa
Nov 17th 2013, 6:31 am
Replies: 7,414
Views: 885,850
Posted By Chameleons

Re: In To-day's Newspapers

The office next to the Captain of Ports Office was still open for Aadhaar applications when I passed last week but there do now seem to be application centres all over the place.
Forum: Goa
Nov 17th 2013, 6:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Bank Accounts

Jessica,

May I point you in the direction of this thread:

Axis Freeze NRO Foreigner Bank Accounts

A friend of mine has just arrived from the UK and is closing all of her bank accounts as her...
Forum: Goa
Oct 27th 2013, 4:14 am
Replies: 180
Views: 28,619
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

I think Indian salmon or white salmon is called Raus or Ravas in Konkani. Definitely would work well in fish pie. My OH won't eat fish pie anyway 1) because of potential bones and 2) because he...
Forum: Goa
Oct 26th 2013, 11:19 am
Replies: 180
Views: 28,619
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

Balcalhau is fantastic, especially for making 'fish cakes'. You used to be able to buy it in that shop behind Mr. Baker in Garden Square in Panjim - though I don't think they have it any more. I am...
Forum: Goa
Oct 26th 2013, 7:38 am
Replies: 180
Views: 28,619
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

BEWARE - BASA EPIDEMIC!

It seems that more and more restaurants are now using basa (a.k.a. pangasius fillet or Vietnamese river fish) as their unspecified 'fish'. From the restaurants point of...
Forum: Goa
Oct 25th 2013, 11:44 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,586
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

My tongue was firmly in my cheek, Andy!

Way too little, way, way too late!

The best advice the UK government can give is DON'T DO IT!

Chameleons.
Forum: Goa
Oct 24th 2013, 12:46 pm
Replies: 180
Views: 28,619
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

Always good there!
Forum: Goa
Oct 23rd 2013, 3:47 am
Replies: 180
Views: 28,619
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

Just for you, we went to Ciao Bella last night. The OH pointed out that the telephone has been invented but they just don't taste the same. Anyway, they will be closed from November 9th to November...
Forum: Goa
Oct 21st 2013, 11:42 am
Replies: 3,948
Views: 674,586
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOA - Buyer Beware!

Well, here you go guys!

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-buy-property-in-india

Now we know!


Chameleons.
Forum: Goa
Oct 17th 2013, 12:18 pm
Replies: 2,456
Views: 295,357
Posted By Chameleons

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

Well done, Andy!! Gave us a laugh anyway! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Goa
Oct 17th 2013, 6:09 am
Replies: 180
Views: 28,619
Posted By Chameleons

Re: Popular eat outs in Goa...

Ciao Bella is a particular favourite of ours. They will be closed for a couple of weeks from November 11th (I think) as they are on a visa run!
Forum: Goa
Oct 8th 2013, 6:55 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,973
Posted By Chameleons

Re: monsoon and clothes

We moved to Goa lock, stock & barrel 9 years ago. All of our furniture has survived and continues to do so. This includes fridges, a dishwasher, a tumble dryer (thank Heavens!), sofas, dining room...
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