Well we are going to Goa.

gogoa · Apr 1st, 2006, 17:47

Hi. Have been viewing this site for quite a while now, and find it very interesting.

As our user name would suggest, we are going to live in Goa, we are going to Candolim next week to dot some I's and cross some T's.

Would like to hear (good or bad view's) on anyone doing the same.

PS Will also be looking to rent an apartment for quite a while.

Thanks.

Casey · Apr 2nd, 2006, 23:04

Wow, I wish I were doing the same! Welcome to IM.

gogoa · Apr 2nd, 2006, 23:37

Yes we are looking forward to the adventure. It's going to be very interesting finding out what we have to do to actully finish up living in Candolim. We appreciate it's going to be a lot different from spending 2/3 weeks on holiday, but we cant wait to leave the UK, and get settled down.

Hopefully by the end of this year we can move over there.

davyd · Apr 3rd, 2006, 00:12

wellcome to Goa.
On short recent visit I met so many UK expats there, you would be surprised. Did Goa replace Costa del Sol or Lazure shore?

gogoa · Apr 3rd, 2006, 01:45

Threr are a lot of people in the UK who are fed up, and would leave tomorrow if they could.

NHS is falling apart. Pensions are a complete farce. The police have got it in for the motorist's. Council Tax keeps going up. The town centers are more or less no go area's at the weekend. It's not going too be much fun growing old in the UK, and as we are not far off that, we would rather grow old in Goa. And of course THE WEATHER

Digital Drifter · Apr 3rd, 2006, 02:01

pardon me, I've mentioned it before, quite why everyone is going on about the NHS is slightly worrying.

My u'standing is, that for working your arse off, you get 'free' coverage which an average american would die for(figuratively speaking, of course). Granted, htere are delays, shortages and free loaders.

Instead of trying to fix that, why does everyone curse the NHS? Even if the published stats by the Dept. of Health is off by say 60%, it's still a considerable savings for persons involved.

Really, since no one is a trapeze artist of health, why do you want to remove the one safety net and castrate the NHS.

My relatives are doctors in the UK and by the way they work, they have their calendar full for at least 9 months of the year. their life is 'mechanical' in that, everyday they do at least 2 procedures ranging from the simple to the complicated with lots of OP work. Quite why anyone thinks NHS is not working.....

Genuinely puzzled!

davyd · Apr 3rd, 2006, 02:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoa

Threr are a lot of people in the UK who are fed up, and would leave tomorrow if they could.

NHS is falling apart. Pensions are a complete farce. The police have got it in for the motorist's. Council Tax keeps going up. The town centers are more or less no go area's at the weekend. It's not going too be much fun growing old in the UK, and as we are not far off that, we would rather grow old in Goa. And of course THE WEATHER

Sorry for you and your country. Do not take my probably unsolicited advice too close to heart - to avoid possible disenchantment with India or Goa did you think about other destinations, for example Kerala, Rajasthan, Karnataka or Himalayas? I heard from british expats in Goa some complains too.

alonig · Apr 3rd, 2006, 03:22

Re the NHS in the UK

BUT IT IS falling apart. It may seem to other countries that we get healthcare at the point of delivery and as and when we need it, but be assured this is so far from the truth!!
Our government may want you to all think that they supply for all our health needs, but they most certainly do not!!
I am curently in the middle of a campaign against the govrnment for there appalling treatment of our children and adults with mental health problems!! and I am fully aware that there are many many other deserving causes and illnesses that do not get the treatment they need. UNLESS of course they choose to go ove to somewhere like India for it and pay a 1/4 of what the private sector in the UK would charge!!! I have had cause to be in hospital in India, and have to say the service and care i received was far far better than i would ever have got in the UK. OK i had to pay, but believe me it was extremely good value!!

goangoangone · Apr 3rd, 2006, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoa

Yes we are looking forward to the adventure. It's going to be very interesting finding out what we have to do to actully finish up living in Candolim. We appreciate it's going to be a lot different from spending 2/3 weeks on holiday, but we cant wait to leave the UK, and get settled down.

Hopefully by the end of this year we can move over there.

Be assured that they will drive you mad over the next year. At times you will be close to tears.

Ways of doing things are completely different from what you're used to. But when it's done you can sit back and enjoy.

alonig · Apr 3rd, 2006, 16:37

Oh how i wish that were me!! Cannot persuade hubby to uproots and leave this god forsaken UK!! He wont even come with me on hols over there!! So i travel there with friends.
The very best of luck to you and yours, hope it goes well and u have a fab life there, which i am sure u will. u lucky thing u!!

Wolfpup · Apr 4th, 2006, 22:09

I am moving to Goa from London too. Will be arriving 1st May lets meet up!

gogoa · Apr 5th, 2006, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpup

I am moving to Goa from London too. Will be arriving 1st May lets meet up!

Hi wolfpup. We are going over on 18th April and return on 28th, going to sort a few things out, but would be very interested in keeping in touch, if you are interested please contact me.

Thanks. B

Wolfpup · Apr 6th, 2006, 18:05

I am in London at the moment, do you want to meet up?

Lillywoo1 · Apr 6th, 2006, 19:43

Hey GoGoa. Good for you two! Me and my bloke are having a place built at the moment in Arpora. It's all very exciting and we can't wait to get out there and live....eventually, between 3 & 5 years time. We travelled India back in 1998 and fell in love with it and always thought that Goa would be a great pleace to live. So, now we're doing it 8 years on, the dream is becoming reality and I've no regrets so far. We went back for a holiday in Feb and to specifically look for a place or plot after doing months of research. We found exactly what we had in mind. Next Feb will be our next visit to choose our finishes - floor tiles, kitchen etc etc. I still love Goa even tho it's changed and become busy. It's the friendliness of the locals that especially makes it for me and the whole vibe and lifestyle. Good luck you too. Grab it by the horns!!

Lilly :0)

gogoa · Apr 7th, 2006, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpup

I am in London at the moment, do you want to meet up?

Hi Wolfpup. Sorry won't have time to meet up. Going up to the North West this weekend, and i got the dates wrong, we are going over to Goa on the 13th not the 18th. But please keep in touch.

B

Apr 1st, 2006, 17:47	#1
gogoa Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 31	Well we are going to Goa. Hi. Have been viewing this site for quite a while now, and find it very interesting. As our user name would suggest, we are going to live in Goa, we are going to Candolim next week to dot some I's and cross some T's. Would like to hear (good or bad view's) on anyone doing the same. PS Will also be looking to rent an apartment for quite a while. Thanks. __________________ *gogoa*

Apr 2nd, 2006, 23:37	#3
gogoa Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 31	Hi Casey. Yes we are looking forward to the adventure. It's going to be very interesting finding out what we have to do to actully finish up living in Candolim. We appreciate it's going to be a lot different from spending 2/3 weeks on holiday, but we cant wait to leave the UK, and get settled down. Hopefully by the end of this year we can move over there.

Apr 3rd, 2006, 01:45	#5
gogoa Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 31	Fed up british Threr are a lot of people in the UK who are fed up, and would leave tomorrow if they could. NHS is falling apart. Pensions are a complete farce. The police have got it in for the motorist's. Council Tax keeps going up. The town centers are more or less no go area's at the weekend. It's not going too be much fun growing old in the UK, and as we are not far off that, we would rather grow old in Goa. And of course THE WEATHER

Apr 3rd, 2006, 02:01	#6
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	pardon me, I've mentioned it before, quite why everyone is going on about the NHS is slightly worrying. My u'standing is, that for working your arse off, you get 'free' coverage which an average american would die for(figuratively speaking, of course). Granted, htere are delays, shortages and free loaders. Instead of trying to fix that, why does everyone curse the NHS? Even if the published stats by the Dept. of Health is off by say 60%, it's still a considerable savings for persons involved. Really, since no one is a trapeze artist of health, why do you want to remove the one safety net and castrate the NHS. My relatives are doctors in the UK and by the way they work, they have their calendar full for at least 9 months of the year. their life is 'mechanical' in that, everyday they do at least 2 procedures ranging from the simple to the complicated with lots of OP work. Quite why anyone thinks NHS is not working..... Genuinely puzzled! __________________ Click here for the Indiamike train guide in PDF

Apr 3rd, 2006, 03:22	#8
alonig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 106	Nhs Re the NHS in the UK BUT IT IS falling apart. It may seem to other countries that we get healthcare at the point of delivery and as and when we need it, but be assured this is so far from the truth!! Our government may want you to all think that they supply for all our health needs, but they most certainly do not!! I am curently in the middle of a campaign against the govrnment for there appalling treatment of our children and adults with mental health problems!! and I am fully aware that there are many many other deserving causes and illnesses that do not get the treatment they need. UNLESS of course they choose to go ove to somewhere like India for it and pay a 1/4 of what the private sector in the UK would charge!!! I have had cause to be in hospital in India, and have to say the service and care i received was far far better than i would ever have got in the UK. OK i had to pay, but believe me it was extremely good value!!

Apr 2nd, 2006, 23:04	#2
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	Wow, I wish I were doing the same! Welcome to IM.

Apr 3rd, 2006, 00:12	#4
davyd just a traveler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 323	wellcome to Goa. On short recent visit I met so many UK expats there, you would be surprised. Did Goa replace Costa del Sol or Lazure shore?

Apr 3rd, 2006, 16:37	#10
alonig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 106	going to goa Oh how i wish that were me!! Cannot persuade hubby to uproots and leave this god forsaken UK!! He wont even come with me on hols over there!! So i travel there with friends. The very best of luck to you and yours, hope it goes well and u have a fab life there, which i am sure u will. u lucky thing u!!

Apr 4th, 2006, 22:09	#11
Wolfpup Wolfpup Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Goa, India Posts: 25	I am moving to Goa from London too. Will be arriving 1st May lets meet up!

Apr 6th, 2006, 18:05	#13
Wolfpup Wolfpup Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Goa, India Posts: 25	I am in London at the moment, do you want to meet up?

Apr 6th, 2006, 19:43	#14
Lillywoo1 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reading Posts: 23	Hey GoGoa. Good for you two! Me and my bloke are having a place built at the moment in Arpora. It's all very exciting and we can't wait to get out there and live....eventually, between 3 & 5 years time. We travelled India back in 1998 and fell in love with it and always thought that Goa would be a great pleace to live. So, now we're doing it 8 years on, the dream is becoming reality and I've no regrets so far. We went back for a holiday in Feb and to specifically look for a place or plot after doing months of research. We found exactly what we had in mind. Next Feb will be our next visit to choose our finishes - floor tiles, kitchen etc etc. I still love Goa even tho it's changed and become busy. It's the friendliness of the locals that especially makes it for me and the whole vibe and lifestyle. Good luck you too. Grab it by the horns!! Lilly :0)

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