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Forum: Goa
Feb 26th 2011, 2:01 am
Replies: 128
Views: 22,582
Posted By nokiauser

Re: 2 month out rule

Noni - how many days have you been in Goa this season - almost six months or whatever you wanted to have - yes?

Stop listening to rumour and innuendo, wait and see instead of stressing and...
Forum: Goa
Feb 25th 2011, 11:36 pm
Replies: 128
Views: 22,582
Posted By nokiauser

Re: 2 month out rule

And did you not see that Witch fly over your place in Siolim :eek::eek:
Forum: Goa
Feb 25th 2011, 11:26 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,935
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Ladies watch your handbags!

OK - got OH on the case today and remembered a handbag which was shown on QVC shopping channel which was Anti Theft so a search on the web found them.

They are called Travelon Carrysafe Anti Theft...
Forum: Goa
Feb 25th 2011, 3:30 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,935
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Ladies watch your handbags!

I've also heard of a couple of women - both Indians - having their Mangle sutra necklaces ripped off their necks by men on bikes - one in Candolim, one in Mapusa - is nothing sacred in this place?!!!...
Forum: Goa
Feb 23rd 2011, 6:28 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Rohinton Mistry - World Book Night

I think the suggestions would all depend on where you live - Goa or UK (or where ever).
Not really feasible to bring them to Goa in your suitcase is it although we would all like one. :)
Forum: Goa
Feb 23rd 2011, 12:30 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,935
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Ladies watch your handbags!

You could apply this reply to lots of situations where it is not your fault, nothing to do with handbags.

If you do take a handbag then take a smaller one and make sure it you hold it in front of...
Forum: Goa
Feb 22nd 2011, 4:03 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,935
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Ladies watch your handbags!

No disrespect to your friends noni but I do wonder why women feel the need to take a handbag out in the evening when they are with their husbands.
This subject appears season after season on all Goa...
Forum: Goa
Feb 18th 2011, 1:33 am
Replies: 22
Views: 15,631
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Where to live and cost of living in Goa

Make sure you ask if they have an Invertor in the apartment you are proposing to rent - you will need it during the monsoon when the electricity can be off for hours. A ceiling fan is a "must" as...
Forum: Goa
Feb 12th 2011, 10:41 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Baksheesh for sunbeds in hotels

Second rude yank I have encountered today - hope to God I don't meet a
3rd :eek:
Forum: Goa
Feb 11th 2011, 10:44 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Baksheesh for sunbeds in hotels

Would not class myself as a "real villain" or selfish for paying for a sunbed - that is a bit strong. :eek::eek:
If I want to pay for something I want I will pay for it - does not make me a bad...
Forum: Goa
Feb 11th 2011, 10:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By nokiauser

Re: WANTED: your visa story...

I personally know 2 people who are so fed up with this 3 month rumour that they emailed VFS and BOTH had a reply within a few days from different people.
In both cases they were told this is a...
Forum: Goa
Feb 11th 2011, 10:30 am
Replies: 31
Views: 11,774
Posted By nokiauser

Re: NEWTONS BEWARE

- what do those letters mean?
Forum: Goa
Feb 10th 2011, 4:28 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Baksheesh for sunbeds in hotels

That has been going on for years - saw it at Lela Palace many moons ago (infact did it myself when we knew this was the only way we would get one).
Forum: Goa
Feb 10th 2011, 4:22 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 11,774
Posted By nokiauser

Re: NEWTONS BEWARE

Yes Newtons is overpriced and busy because people do not care what they spend when they are on holiday.

Foreigners come to Goa with, say, one thousand pounds Sterling and that is what they have to...
Forum: Goa
Feb 6th 2011, 5:59 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,319
Posted By nokiauser

Re: The wonder of Newtons

Further back than I care to remember The Infantaria on Baga Road was the first place I encountered the dreaded "sweets for change" before I was given them at Luma. Lucas and Maria (LUMA) must have...
Forum: Goa
Jan 23rd 2011, 2:37 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 12,063
Posted By nokiauser

Re: 3 month visa for Brits????

"What about us expats - its bad enough having to do 2 months exile every 5-6 months. Can you honestly imagine how we feel right now. !!!!!!!!!!!

Yes - everyone who has had dealings with Goa can...
Forum: Goa
Jan 19th 2011, 6:16 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,761
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Is it worth having your deeds.

When we meet in April I will discuss it further with him and let you know. Are you thinking of buying there?
His property was not our main topic of conversation yesterday but I quoted what I read...
Forum: Goa
Jan 19th 2011, 2:17 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,761
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Is it worth having your deeds.

When we go to see him in April I will question him in depth and let you know. His property was not our main topic of conversation yesterday. It was a question I asked and he said what I quoted...
Forum: Goa
Jan 16th 2011, 2:21 am
Replies: 531
Views: 85,781
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Good Resturants this Season

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What ever are you doing eating that rubbish ?
There are no excuses for not eating something better - where are you - in Asia - for goodness sake from your previous posts - Navtara food...
Forum: Goa
Jan 15th 2011, 10:48 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,761
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Is it worth having your deeds.

Spoke to our friend in Vietnam last night and he said that the above quote was very wrong - as a foreigner he is having nearly as many problems in Vietnam as in other parts of Asia. His Vietnam wife...
Forum: Goa
Jan 4th 2011, 5:43 am
Replies: 75
Views: 12,063
Posted By nokiauser

Re: 3 month visa for Brits????

Reading TA forum - 12 month visas are not a norm now but depends whether you get a 3 or 6 month one. Friends got a six month one in December without a problem or having a covering letter.
Forum: Goa
Jan 4th 2011, 5:33 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,761
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Is it worth having your deeds.

What - like were told by lawyers here in Goa - whatever :eek::eek:

Will let you know as we are going for a holiday at the end of the season but will never buy anywhere else in Asia no matter what...
Forum: Goa
Jan 2nd 2011, 9:21 am
Replies: 2,456
Views: 316,472
Posted By nokiauser

Re: GOSSIP AND CHIT CHAT

[QUOTE=prestonjohn;9065074 He was an Airline Pilot going on duty after being up all night too.PS.

So you did your duty and reported him to his airline or did nothing as you were not on his onward...
Forum: Goa
Dec 30th 2010, 10:48 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,761
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Is it worth having your deeds.

Please - C a l a n g u t e - so many people spell this wrong on this forum including the mod Noni.
Forum: Goa
Dec 28th 2010, 8:48 am
Replies: 47
Views: 6,058
Posted By nokiauser

Re: Taxi

[QUOTE=johnny five;9062978]Now that hits a nerve!

I have shed far too many tears for the Goa that used to be, especially over the last two Christmases, happy memories, hopes destroyed, loved ones...
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