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Forum: Goa
May 12th 2009, 6:49 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,410
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Electricity in Goa

Hi Julia,
On our Acron site solar panels are installed for water heating only, they really work a treat. Another luxury we have is a piped gas supply, a real blessing.
Most people use an inverter...
Forum: Goa
Jan 16th 2009, 11:17 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,510
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Indian Visas

Hi stevebenaulim,
I applied for a years visa on line, posted it off to the London office last Monday morning and received it back on Friday.
This has got to be a record, guess they aren't very busy...
Forum: Goa
Nov 18th 2008, 3:46 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By cornishboy

Re: On line using Laptop and Mobile Phone

Hi All,
Thanks for the advice, just found out that Vodafone don't yet offer Pay as you go access to the internet in Goa, so looks like I'll have to switch companies.
Forum: Goa
Nov 16th 2008, 6:35 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By cornishboy

Re: On line using Laptop and Mobile Phone

Many Thanks Hemingway,
I believe the 6300 does have Gprs.
Do you need any sort of access code to get the link ?
Regards
cornishboy
Forum: Goa
Nov 16th 2008, 5:31 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By cornishboy

On line using Laptop and Mobile Phone

Hi,
Can anyone help as I've been getting confusing answers.
I use a mac power book laptop and a nokia 6300 mobile (on vodafone pay as you go, whilst in Goa).
Is it possible to access the internet...
Forum: Goa
Oct 13th 2008, 11:58 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,236
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Hiring a Car in Goa

Thank you Milward,
So looks like unless you hire a car from a proper hire company you are illegal.
Thought it was too good to be true.
Forum: Goa
Oct 13th 2008, 12:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Jet check in Mumbai

Hi,
I flew with Jet Airways in September. Very good flight, my bag's were checked all the way through to Goa but I did have to identify them at Mumbai.
The Jet airways ground staff at Mumbai meet...
Forum: Goa
Oct 10th 2008, 9:58 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,236
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Hiring a Car in Goa

Hi Milward,
Any News on the car insurance yet?
Forum: Goa
Oct 10th 2008, 6:38 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,826
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Tourism article from Herald - in full

I think those chaps should be advising their fellow Goans to learn Russian, as I don't think British charter passengers will be too impressed when they learn what their Goan hosts really think of...
Forum: Goa
Oct 8th 2008, 4:13 am
Replies: 174
Views: 37,034
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Indian Visa - Outsourcing Begins!

Hi,
I had a positive experience with the Visa office.
I applied for a two year visa (because on the website it clearly says that they are available). I filled in my application on line then...
Forum: Goa
Oct 5th 2008, 9:33 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,236
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Hiring a Car in Goa

Thanks for all the info.
I guess the big question now is, can a tourist purchase short term motor insurance without owning the car?
Forum: Goa
Sep 25th 2008, 10:14 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,236
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Hiring a Car in Goa

Hi Enfield,
thank you very much for the info. It does seem a little relaxed regarding the insurance when you think of the driving standards out there. Maybe thats why so many have religious symbols...
Forum: Goa
Sep 25th 2008, 3:01 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,236
Posted By cornishboy

Hiring a Car in Goa

Hi,
Can anybody advise me on the legal position when hiring a car from a private citizen in Goa and what is the position regarding insurance?
It appears that it is the car which is insured and...
Forum: Goa
Aug 15th 2008, 1:16 am
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

I have sent You a P.M
Forum: Goa
Jul 25th 2008, 4:19 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 10,122
Posted By cornishboy

Re: 5 year x visa

Hi Stevebenaulim,
I held a one year tourist visa before.
Go in person with your application to stand any chance of getting anything other than a six month one, via the post you have no chance to...
Forum: Goa
Jul 25th 2008, 10:09 am
Replies: 64
Views: 10,122
Posted By cornishboy

Re: 5 year x visa

H
Hi Poppetjay,
Your friends are indeed very lucky, I've just had my request for a Two year tourist visa turned down and my £90 postal order returned with a message saying that the India embassy...
Forum: Goa
Apr 30th 2007, 10:43 pm
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Hi Chandu.
Just out of interest I asked the above developer a couple of questions one being ; Would I own the Freehold ?
Answer : " Yes, we are going to be taking care of everthing for our clients,...
Forum: Goa
Apr 26th 2007, 12:02 am
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Hi Susan1 and Kariq,
Hey lets not shoot the messenger.
I quite enjoy Douglas's comments although I don't necessarily agree with all he says.
Just a touch too close to being Goa's answer to...
Forum: Goa
Apr 22nd 2007, 12:47 am
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Hello me again,
Regarding the "Freehold / Leasehold" price.
This is the "going rate" price as Acron charge the same price to Indians as they do "Foreigners" . If one is not happy with it , go else...
Forum: Goa
Apr 21st 2007, 10:37 pm
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Hi Douglas,
Thank you for your reply.
I agree with what you say but as YOU know the banks can be "flexible" in their dealings. ( better add some "porrige" with your milk)
Again I think if the...
Forum: Goa
Apr 21st 2007, 8:16 am
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Most of us only want to be a "tourist", England in the Summer, Goa in the winter, then you don't lose any UK "perks" by being non resident.
See you "On The Dark Side Of The Moon" Keith.
Forum: Goa
Apr 21st 2007, 7:45 am
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Hi Douglas,
I really enjoy reading your posts so stimulating thank you, wish you were my financial advisor.
I can't really comment on your post, can only say that Acron has been operating this...
Forum: Goa
Apr 21st 2007, 5:52 am
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Hi Remy,
re the visa, I'm quite happy with the six month tourist visa. In the current situation I don't think any "foreigner" will get any visa other than a tourist visa unless they are setting up a...
Forum: Goa
Apr 21st 2007, 12:56 am
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Hi Douglas,
Thank you for your reply, yes I appreciate that prices can go down as well as up.
All my eggs are not in one basket so a little risk is acceptable in my case.
Again, I do thank you...
Forum: Goa
Apr 20th 2007, 11:50 pm
Replies: 880
Views: 105,572
Posted By cornishboy

Re: Acron Homes

Thanks Kariq, see you at Eva.
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