1975-76 in Goa... Help me find my father

PeakXV · Jan 16th, 2008, 08:25

Yes Canada Paul - I think he's in Goa now continuing his search. I'm sure your information will be of great interest and use to him when he does touch base with this thread eventually.

BTW you might(if you haven't already) find the following thread on how today's India has changed from the 'ol hippie days in the 60's - click here.

Daydream Believer · Jan 19th, 2008, 18:48

Canada Paul - I'm in Goa now, and am writing from hi speed broadband connection in an Anjuna beach bar. Bit too civilised to call it a shack? Times certainly have changed, but it's still lovely here.

I too am waiting with baited breath to hear the latest in the DH saga. Beats Eastenders any day!

Ouzodave · Jan 19th, 2008, 19:49

I spoke to Mrs Da Costa at Palacete Rodrigues a little bit in December about this story. She is 85 but her memory is brilliant. She remembered who i was and i only stayed there for 5 days in October 2001. I told her i had seen this story on the internet. She said she had wrote a letter to DH and the bits i remember she said Dale had stayed there for three months. Nelson also at Nelsons bar will be a good source of info. It's a great pub with lots of characters. I am sure success will come of this

Canada Paul · Jan 20th, 2008, 17:26

I sent DH an email and gave him Paiso's last name. I wouldn't broadcast his full name (or anybody else's for that matter) in a public forum. I think that if DH has any chance of finding his father, the Nelson's Bar/Paiso lead is his best bet. I think that if his quest turns out successful, it will not be because Goa was a nice, tight community back then and everyone knew everyone else. It will be because his father is Dale, and Dale was a very well known character. He was a formidable presence, one of those people that can draw the attention when he wants to. Dale is real "type A", "alpha" kind of guy. That's why a lot of people disliked and resented him. But he is also a loyal friend and he was generous to a fault. Many people will remember Dale and someone is bound to know where to look for him.

Oh, and Daydream Believer - I'm flabberghasted (pls excuse the spelling) I would never have dreamed that you could get a Broadband Connection!!! at a Beachfront bar in Anjuna! That just really blows my mind for some reason. I don't think that it's a bad thing at all. In fact I think it's fantastic. It's just so unexpected.

BTW, I suppose it too much to expect that Anjuna might still be a nude beach? I'm thinking "No way". That's really too bad. It sure was fun when we would all get naked and frolic in the waves and then lounge around on the sand all day.

Canada Paul · Jan 23rd, 2008, 10:04

How was the Full Moon Party last night?
In the part of the world where I am, the Full Moon just rose 2 hours ago. But it's just another weeknight, work tomorrow morning. You all in Goa, I'm thinking about you. Party on!

Martin_d · Jan 23rd, 2008, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canada Paul

How was the Full Moon Party last night?
In the part of the world where I am, the Full Moon just rose 2 hours ago. But it's just another weeknight, work tomorrow morning. You all in Goa, I'm thinking about you. Party on!

Not many full moon parties happen now in goa I'm afraid. The police have clamped right down and there is a ban on music after 10pm!

Canada Paul · Jan 24th, 2008, 07:47

A ban on music after 10pm...no, I didn't know that. Even on the full moon, in January. That's just really......really...sad. I understand that times have changed, and if it is not the mad party scene that it used to be, that's life. But to go to the opposite extreme...there is something, almost......sacreligious....ab out a ban on music of all things, in Goa.

I don't think you'll be seeing very many more posts from Canada Paul

Shiver me Timbers · Jan 24th, 2008, 07:51

Eh, I'm not sure about the legalities, but I can assure you Paul, that you can still find music after 10pm in Goa, no problem. There are still parties held every now and again (at least there was 2 years ago), and even without parties, you can still find good jam sessions happening in various places (Arambol is a good spot for this kind of thing).

So chin up, and keep posting!

Ladybird · Jan 24th, 2008, 17:36

Hey there Dad hunter,
We are in an internet cafe in panjim seeing if you've had any news!?
I've been completely hooked for 2 weeks now!

P.s anyone got any advice on where to go in goa?
This is our 3rd time and we've seen the dolphins, Panjim and the churchs in old goa, Also the markets and mapsa, just wondered if there was any real treasures out there you could help us with?

Also how do you tell the difference between cashmere and viscose in the patterned pashminas(both very soft)?

Ouzodave · Jan 24th, 2008, 19:10

There were plenty of parties over Xmas when i was there. Never a dull moment. Anjuna beach.... Curlies and Shiva Valley a party every night sometimes till 8am.

Daydream Believer · Jan 25th, 2008, 23:37

Canada Paul, I'm sorry to say the bikinis stay on in Anjuna these days. Me, I prefer to swim free, but it all depends on respect for the locals, and also not causing any problems (for me) with the Mumbai boys who come to Goa to ogle the ladies on the beach. Not very shanti when you've got 10 blokes standing round watching you sunbathe.

And yes, broadband is everywhere here now. It's currently 1am and I'm 10 feet away from the gutter in Chapora, and the internet is working just fine.

But back to DH - any news?

Dad Hunter · Jan 28th, 2008, 16:45

Well im not in goa....YET, I have a special needs 16 month old daughter, who has stopped growing so we are in the process of lots of tests... so im not leaving home to we know alittle more of whats happening there.... As for progress, Mrs Coaster (owner of hotel) has just bean in touch last week to say that DALE was sighted by an Anjuna bus driver in Bangalore.... So have written back to her to see if i can have any more info on that.... So hes alive and in Bangalore (exciting)!!!! She mentioned his surname this time as Hogan???? But still unconfirmed. I am going to start another thread in the Bangalore section of this site.... I would love to meet the man... My girls Grandad...(how strange) The storys you guys have given...and the support is overwelming and i am so blessed to have you all on my side... Im sorry if i havent written back to you all personally, its just bean a crazy month or two.... To Paul... I can't seem to find any contact details for Pasco as yet.....will keep trying... I love your storys, any thing you remember of him makes me smile...
PEACE DH

Moderator note: Thread continued at Dad Hunter Moving Search 2 Bangalore

liverpool les · Feb 7th, 2008, 05:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dad Hunter

I was told my father had a son in greece and and daughter in germany??? I have more facts but dont want to overdose the forum to much.....thanks

hi this is really strange, i logged on the computer today, and for some reason ended up lookng for hippy pictures in the 70s in goa, i first went to goa in 1974 stayed at colva beach for a while, then move to Anjuna, i was in goa 1974 75 76 77 78 and 79 in between trips to nepal and thialand, i remember dale quite well this due to his height being 6 ft 9, sorry i cant tell you what happened to him after i left india,

i am not sure if your mum would remember me, or my friends, i lived not far from joe bannanas, i lived with american cindy, i am from liverpool england,i was i my late teens early twentys then. my friends included johny cairo, don carloss, Alihandro, hollywood peter,eight fingered eddie, and most of the birmingham crew kenny, eddie, jimmy fenton, bobby clewley plus a lot of others, i lost all the photo's i had when i was out there, it would be great if your mum could send me photo's of thoe days. best wishes les

Dad Hunter · Feb 7th, 2008, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverpool les

hi this is really strange, i logged on the computer today, and for some reason ended up lookng for hippy pictures in the 70s in goa, i first went to goa in 1974 stayed at colva beach for a while, then move to Anjuna, i was in goa 1974 75 76 77 78 and 79 in between trips to nepal and thialand, i remember dale quite well this due to his height being 6 ft 9, sorry i cant tell you what happened to him after i left india,

i am not sure if your mum would remember me, or my friends, i lived not far from joe bannanas, i lived with american cindy, i am from liverpool england,i was i my late teens early twentys then. my friends included johny cairo, don carloss, Alihandro, hollywood peter,eight fingered eddie, and most of the birmingham crew kenny, eddie, jimmy fenton, bobby clewley plus a lot of others, i lost all the photo's i had when i was out there, it would be great if your mum could send me photo's of thoe days. best wishes les

A big thanx to Les...
I have emailed Les personally to apply for help in finding any of these people he has mentioned. I have had individual emails from various of people mentioning the same people as Les has. It could be that Kenny Potter still has contact with Dale. He is believed to be living in the Netherlands somewhere and I am interested in tracking him down. If anyone knows how to get a netherlands directory or knows how to contact any of these ol Goa Hippys please private msg me...thanx and keep watching.
DH

Roxy1 · Feb 7th, 2008, 19:44

I can help with talking to Kenny, but dont know how to pm you. Contact me.

Jan 16th, 2008, 08:25	#166
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,524	Yes Canada Paul - I think he's in Goa now continuing his search. I'm sure your information will be of great interest and use to him when he does touch base with this thread eventually. BTW you might(if you haven't already) find the following thread on how today's India has changed from the 'ol hippie days in the 60's - click here. __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 20th, 2008, 17:26	#169
Canada Paul Lazy Canadian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 48	I sent DH an email and gave him Paiso's last name. I wouldn't broadcast his full name (or anybody else's for that matter) in a public forum. I think that if DH has any chance of finding his father, the Nelson's Bar/Paiso lead is his best bet. I think that if his quest turns out successful, it will not be because Goa was a nice, tight community back then and everyone knew everyone else. It will be because his father is Dale, and Dale was a very well known character. He was a formidable presence, one of those people that can draw the attention when he wants to. Dale is real "type A", "alpha" kind of guy. That's why a lot of people disliked and resented him. But he is also a loyal friend and he was generous to a fault. Many people will remember Dale and someone is bound to know where to look for him. Oh, and Daydream Believer - I'm flabberghasted (pls excuse the spelling) I would never have dreamed that you could get a *Broadband Connection!!!* at a Beachfront bar in Anjuna! That just really blows my mind for some reason. I don't think that it's a bad thing at all. In fact I think it's fantastic. It's just so unexpected. BTW, I suppose it too much to expect that Anjuna might still be a nude beach? I'm thinking "No way". That's really too bad. It sure was fun when we would all get naked and frolic in the waves and then lounge around on the sand all day. __________________ Canada Paul

Jan 23rd, 2008, 10:04	#170
Canada Paul Lazy Canadian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 48	Full Moon January 2008 How was the Full Moon Party last night? In the part of the world where I am, the Full Moon just rose 2 hours ago. But it's just another weeknight, work tomorrow morning. You all in Goa, I'm thinking about you. Party on!

Jan 24th, 2008, 07:51	#173
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,663	Eh, I'm not sure about the legalities, but I can assure you Paul, that you can still find music after 10pm in Goa, no problem. There are still parties held every now and again (at least there was 2 years ago), and even without parties, you can still find good jam sessions happening in various places (Arambol is a good spot for this kind of thing). So chin up, and keep posting! __________________ Europe to India Overland / Andaman's Tips / Pakistan Tips / Flickr Photos / IM Photos

Jan 28th, 2008, 16:45	#177
Dad Hunter One crazy Muso!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 35	Thanks 2 All Well im not in goa....YET, I have a special needs 16 month old daughter, who has stopped growing so we are in the process of lots of tests... so im not leaving home to we know alittle more of whats happening there.... As for progress, Mrs Coaster (owner of hotel) has just bean in touch last week to say that DALE was sighted by an Anjuna bus driver in Bangalore.... So have written back to her to see if i can have any more info on that.... So hes alive and in Bangalore (exciting)!!!! She mentioned his surname this time as Hogan???? But still unconfirmed. I am going to start another thread in the Bangalore section of this site.... I would love to meet the man... My girls Grandad...(how strange) The storys you guys have given...and the support is overwelming and i am so blessed to have you all on my side... Im sorry if i havent written back to you all personally, its just bean a crazy month or two.... To Paul... I can't seem to find any contact details for Pasco as yet.....will keep trying... I love your storys, any thing you remember of him makes me smile... PEACE DH Moderator note: Thread continued at Dad Hunter Moving Search 2 Bangalore Last edited by machadinha : Jan 28th, 2008 at 18:17. Reason: added URL

Jan 19th, 2008, 18:48	#167
Daydream Believer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 90	Canada Paul - I'm in Goa now, and am writing from hi speed broadband connection in an Anjuna beach bar. Bit too civilised to call it a shack? Times certainly have changed, but it's still lovely here. I too am waiting with baited breath to hear the latest in the DH saga. Beats Eastenders any day!

Jan 19th, 2008, 19:49	#168
Ouzodave Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 214	I spoke to Mrs Da Costa at Palacete Rodrigues a little bit in December about this story. She is 85 but her memory is brilliant. She remembered who i was and i only stayed there for 5 days in October 2001. I told her i had seen this story on the internet. She said she had wrote a letter to DH and the bits i remember she said Dale had stayed there for three months. Nelson also at Nelsons bar will be a good source of info. It's a great pub with lots of characters. I am sure success will come of this

Jan 24th, 2008, 07:47	#172
Canada Paul Lazy Canadian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 48	A ban on music after 10pm...no, I didn't know that. Even on the full moon, in January. That's just really......really...sad. I understand that times have changed, and if it is not the mad party scene that it used to be, that's life. But to go to the opposite extreme...there is something, almost......sacreligious....ab out a ban on music of all things, in Goa. I don't think you'll be seeing very many more posts from Canada Paul

Jan 24th, 2008, 17:36	#174
Ladybird Ladybird Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A village swallowed by a town in England Posts: 1	Hey there Dad hunter, We are in an internet cafe in panjim seeing if you've had any news!? I've been completely hooked for 2 weeks now! P.s anyone got any advice on where to go in goa? This is our 3rd time and we've seen the dolphins, Panjim and the churchs in old goa, Also the markets and mapsa, just wondered if there was any real treasures out there you could help us with? Also how do you tell the difference between cashmere and viscose in the patterned pashminas(both very soft)?

Jan 24th, 2008, 19:10	#175
Ouzodave Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 214	There were plenty of parties over Xmas when i was there. Never a dull moment. Anjuna beach.... Curlies and Shiva Valley a party every night sometimes till 8am.

Jan 25th, 2008, 23:37	#176
Daydream Believer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 90	Canada Paul, I'm sorry to say the bikinis stay on in Anjuna these days. Me, I prefer to swim free, but it all depends on respect for the locals, and also not causing any problems (for me) with the Mumbai boys who come to Goa to ogle the ladies on the beach. Not very shanti when you've got 10 blokes standing round watching you sunbathe. And yes, broadband is everywhere here now. It's currently 1am and I'm 10 feet away from the gutter in Chapora, and the internet is working just fine. But back to DH - any news?

Feb 7th, 2008, 19:44	#180
Roxy1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Goa Posts: 24	I can help with talking to Kenny, but dont know how to pm you. Contact me.

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