Goanetters annual year-end meet is on Dec 27, 2010 (Monday) from 4-6 pm at Institute Piedade (near Hotel Mandovi, opp Bread & More) in Panjim. Do come along. RSVP via SMS 9822122436, [email protected] or 2409490 (after 2 pm).
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Thus begat "Nasci's Blood" the Pusser's Rum still officially served on all Her Majesty's Australian Naval Ships. That Rum acquired the nickname "Nasci's Blood" after Goa's Liberation in 1961. Lord Nasci's body was placed in a barrel of rum for preservation. Legend has it that when the Anglican sailors learned of this, they drank the rum. From that time on, grog was also known as "Nasci's Blood." Roland. Toronto -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of eric pinto Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 7:09 PM To: [email protected]; Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! Subject: [Goanet] Oz Deportees. Early marine manifests list a kindly brigadoon Master, Capt. Nasci Caldera, remembered fondly for his rum and beef rations to Catholics,only: Anglicans were excluded. Will Rolly confirm !! eric.
