Ozzie in Goa for the monsoon

Johnno · May 27th, 2008, 20:41

G'day to everyone,
I am arriving in Goa in mid July 08 to do some voluntary work at the Mango House in Mapusa. I feel both extremely excited and anxious about the prospect of living and working in India.

"Good on everyone" for all their contributions to this forum as the information available is priceless to newcomers. Having said that, I still haven't quite unravelled the mysteries of the Indian Railway timetable....... and may have to ask for help, at some stage in the future, to discover the rail connections between Bangalore and Goa.

If there are other lost souls roaming the streets of Goa during the monsoon, it would be great to meet you for a drink/meal and share your experiences.
IndiaMike has become part of my daily ritual here in Oz....I am firmly hooked and feel like I already know a little part of India. Again, thanks for such a great site.
Johnno.

brownboy66 · May 27th, 2008, 21:08

Hi Johnno - and welcome to IM. Glad you've found the site useful, and for all those other questions (like the trains) don't hesitate to ask.

happy travels

Johnno · Jun 5th, 2008, 21:08

Cheers for your welcome brownboy66....thanks to the great info supplied by the train guru, Steven_Ber, I think I just about have the Indian train Network mastered!! Time will tell.

rhill1 · Jun 6th, 2008, 04:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnno

G'day to everyone,
I am arriving in Goa in mid July 08 to do some voluntary work at the Mango House in Mapusa. I feel both extremely excited and anxious about the prospect of living and working in India.

"Good on everyone" for all their contributions to this forum as the information available is priceless to newcomers. Having said that, I still haven't quite unravelled the mysteries of the Indian Railway timetable....... and may have to ask for help, at some stage in the future, to discover the rail connections between Bangalore and Goa.

If there are other lost souls roaming the streets of Goa during the monsoon, it would be great to meet you for a drink/meal and share your experiences.
IndiaMike has become part of my daily ritual here in Oz....I am firmly hooked and feel like I already know a little part of India. Again, thanks for such a great site.
Johnno.

Jonno,
i know how you feel mate! I go to Delhi 3 weeks today but as the time comes close, 'I am pumped!!'
Cheers mate
p.s. I married a girl from City Beach and we live in Melb.

vandy · Jun 6th, 2008, 06:51

Good on Ya Johnno, Hope you have a Fullfilling trip.

Would you be so Kind to take a Donation for me to
the Mango House.

Much Appreciated.

vandy

Johnno · Jun 6th, 2008, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhill1

Jonno,
i know how you feel mate! I go to Delhi 3 weeks today but as the time comes close, 'I am pumped!!'
Cheers mate
p.s. I married a girl from City Beach and we live in Melb.

Hi rhill1,
hope you have a great time in Delhi...better take yout wet weather gear, eh? Is Lloyddy a mate of yours??
Go the Dockers,
Johnno.

Johnno · Jun 6th, 2008, 07:41

Hi Vandy,
would be pleased to take anything to Mango House for you, assuming it will fit in a backpack. Have you done some work with Rob at CWT?I live in Safety Bay and leaving July 7.....maybe we could meet up beforehand?
Johnno.

rhill1 · Jun 6th, 2008, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnno

Hi rhill1,
hope you have a great time in Delhi...better take yout wet weather gear, eh? Is Lloyddy a mate of yours??
Go the Dockers,
Johnno.

New song!! We are the Freo Sockers!!!! Start making life easy for Harvs will you!! Money on Hawks & Cats!!

vandy · Jun 6th, 2008, 09:00

Thanks Docker, that would be great.

No I haven't done any work for Rob, hence my
Keeness to forward a Donation.

Sending you a Pic of my Little patch on Baga Beach

All the Best

vandy

Johnno · Jun 6th, 2008, 20:13

Great photo Vandy....that must raise a few eyebrows in Goa!!!!! Not sure I'm going to have room for a Dockers flag in my backpack; I must just take my Docker undies and then if they continue to lose, no-one will be any the wiser.
If you want to make a monetary donation to ChildrenWalkingTall, there is a link on their website enabling you to do just that.For anything else, I can take it as long as I have room in the backpack.
Johnno.

birds · Jun 6th, 2008, 23:48

Hi Johnno,

If you feel like going for a drink let me know, we live not to far from Mapusa.

singsub · Jun 7th, 2008, 02:35

i thought ozzie was comming to goa for the monsoon

birds · Jun 7th, 2008, 03:48

Well, the monsoon just started a few days ago and will go on for months until August or mid-September. Last year we had rains until end October, so Ozzie has plenty of time to come.

rhill1 · Jun 7th, 2008, 04:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by birds

Well, the monsoon just started a few days ago and will go on for months until August or mid-September. Last year we had rains until end October, so Ozzie has plenty of time to come.

have the monsoons hit delhi yet????!!!!!!

Johnno · Jun 8th, 2008, 08:46

Hi Birds,
would be great to meet up with you and have a drink. I don't know where I will be staying yet, but hope to start at Mango House by July 15th. I will contact you sometime after that when I am settled in Goa.
See you later,
Johnno.

May 27th, 2008, 20:41	#1
Johnno Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10	Ozzie in Goa for the monsoon G'day to everyone, I am arriving in Goa in mid July 08 to do some voluntary work at the Mango House in Mapusa. I feel both extremely excited and anxious about the prospect of living and working in India. "Good on everyone" for all their contributions to this forum as the information available is priceless to newcomers. Having said that, I still haven't quite unravelled the mysteries of the Indian Railway timetable....... and may have to ask for help, at some stage in the future, to discover the rail connections between Bangalore and Goa. If there are other lost souls roaming the streets of Goa during the monsoon, it would be great to meet you for a drink/meal and share your experiences. IndiaMike has become part of my daily ritual here in Oz....I am firmly hooked and feel like I already know a little part of India. Again, thanks for such a great site. Johnno.

May 27th, 2008, 21:08	#2
brownboy66 newbie with some admin tools...... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,733	Hi Johnno - and welcome to IM. Glad you've found the site useful, and for all those other questions (like the trains) don't hesitate to ask. happy travels __________________ "the last meal is history - its the next one that's important" - Garfield (the cat) IndiaMike Mod Team.... just some plonker with access to the mod tools

Jun 6th, 2008, 06:51	#5
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,147	Good on Ya Johnno, Hope you have a Fullfilling trip. Would you be so Kind to take a Donation for me to the Mango House. Much Appreciated. vandy Last edited by vandy : Jun 6th, 2008 at 06:52. Reason: Spelling error

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vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,147	Thanks Docker, that would be great. No I haven't done any work for Rob, hence my Keeness to forward a Donation. Sending you a Pic of my Little patch on Baga Beach All the Best vandy Last edited by vandy : Feb 23rd, 2009 at 07:08.

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Jun 5th, 2008, 21:08	#3
Johnno Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10	Cheers for your welcome brownboy66....thanks to the great info supplied by the train guru, Steven_Ber, I think I just about have the Indian train Network mastered!! Time will tell.

Jun 6th, 2008, 07:41	#7
Johnno Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10	Hi Vandy, would be pleased to take anything to Mango House for you, assuming it will fit in a backpack. Have you done some work with Rob at CWT?I live in Safety Bay and leaving July 7.....maybe we could meet up beforehand? Johnno.

Jun 6th, 2008, 20:13	#10
Johnno Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10	Great photo Vandy....that must raise a few eyebrows in Goa!!!!! Not sure I'm going to have room for a Dockers flag in my backpack; I must just take my Docker undies and then if they continue to lose, no-one will be any the wiser. If you want to make a monetary donation to ChildrenWalkingTall, there is a link on their website enabling you to do just that.For anything else, I can take it as long as I have room in the backpack. Johnno.

Jun 6th, 2008, 23:48	#11
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 1,062	Hi Johnno, If you feel like going for a drink let me know, we live not to far from Mapusa.

Jun 7th, 2008, 02:35	#12
singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,163	i thought ozzie was comming to goa for the monsoon

Jun 7th, 2008, 03:48	#13
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 1,062	Well, the monsoon just started a few days ago and will go on for months until August or mid-September. Last year we had rains until end October, so Ozzie has plenty of time to come.

Jun 8th, 2008, 08:46	#15
Johnno Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10	Hi Birds, would be great to meet up with you and have a drink. I don't know where I will be staying yet, but hope to start at Mango House by July 15th. I will contact you sometime after that when I am settled in Goa. See you later, Johnno.

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