young lads,
And on your way you better be she said sternly,
I hope you know that Lent starts tomorrow,
So in church I will see you on time
And in the first row for sure.
Moenkar: Masked person
Devchar: Devil
Anna: Indian coin (4 annas: quarter of a rupee)
Tony Fernandes
Author: Goa - Memories
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He doesn't find himself steeped in forum squabble,
Nor does he post any twaddle,
His statements are not boastful,
Nor his arguments bashful,
But for sure this phantom surely loves his homeland,
And in turn keeps me in touch, firsthand.
Tony Fernandes
Author of: Goa - Memories of My Homeland
http
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But a blatant allegation
Or a false assertion
Is often typed by human ego
That faces only a computer screen.
Tony Fernandes
(Author of: Goa - Memories of My Homeland)
http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=Newsfile=articlesid=290
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. Do you know that's probably the reason, she continued, why
you see in almost all the great paintings depicting ruins, somehow a doorway
along with the transom and a pillar or two are the only structures still
standing.
Tony Fernandes
Author of: Goa - Memories of My Homeland
http://www.goanet.org
Singing the Laudainha
by Tony Fernandes
As a young boy of about seven years of age, I joined other children along with
the
elders in singing the 'Laudainha' (Litany) at the various feasts, functions or
events, and somehow in my innocence, I could not help but think that the the
laudainha
By the light of the Silvery Petromax
By Tony Fernandes
It was the light source that brightened many great and important occasions with
its characteristic and luminescent white light for over three generations. It
was also used in all shops in the towns and villages. The well-known
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Thanks Regards,
Tony Fernandes
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Encounter hints (and more) of the Goan life in Zanzibar, Poona, Mombasa, Basra,
Dubai
transportation. Those were the days of innovative ways of
transportation of another period of yore. It is now just a childhood memory -
gone but not forgotten.
Tony Fernandes
http://tonferns.blogspot.com/2009/02/boilanchi-gaddi-oxen-cart.html
Hand-made Model by Tony Fernandes
Scale 1:16 1/8 thick
. The sea has joined forces with the Princess. To re-float itself
once more and glide through a river that will named after her.
That river will be called the 'River Princess'.
Tony Fernandes
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Create a cool, new character for your Windows
SHING, DUH-DUM (Strange sounds in the wee hours of the morning)
by Tony Fernandes
It was a cold and dark night. Shortly the blooming and fragrant flowers of the
“Onvoll’ tree will start to fall. Benito tried hard to keep awake. In a short
while he and his cousins would have to accompany
Bro. Peter Ratos, OFM Cap., was in charge of the Infirmary at St. Anthony's
High School, Monte de Guirim, Bardez, Goa.
He was already there at Monte in the year 1953 when I joined the school. He
served there for many years after that before shifting to Navelim.
Tony Fernandes
DAYS OF THE GOAN BULLOCK CART
by Tony Fernandes
The 'gaddo' is a 2-wheeled carriage drawn by trained bullocks commonly used in
Goa
till today. It is constructed fully from wood. Its fastest travelling speed
could be
compared to the usual leisurely walk of a steer.
My earliest memorable
) and if you are interested in reading them, please click on the
following link:
www.tonferns.blogspot.com
Once again, thanks to all who wrote expressing their genuine appreciation,
support and encouragement. 'Chodd ani Chodd Deu Borem Koruum'.
Best regards
Tony Fernandes
Author of:
GOA
lived a cool
hundred
years. Definitely a great healer of a bygone era, Brother Peter Ratos, the
healing
Capuchin Friar of Monte de Guirim.
Requiescat In Pace, Bro. Peter Ratos.
My sincere condolences to relatives, friends, students and Friars at Monte de
Guirim.
Tony Fernandes
Ex-Student
.
And Felicio said to himself: “I knew my guess would be right! I was certain my
mother would cry!”
She did cry. I know that for sure because I was there. She was my mother. I was
that boy.
Excerpted from:
Goa - Memories of My Homeland
(Poems and Stories)
by Tony Fernandes
in the choir, had
all stood facing in the same direction – towards the altar – lifting up their
hearts.
Sursum corda!
Tony Fernandes
Author: GOA - MEMORIES OF MY HOMELAND
(Poems, Stories, Illustrations and Photographs)
www.tonferns.blogspot.com
e-mail: tonfe...@hotmail.com
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With best regards and sincere thanks for your kind support.
Tony Fernandes
Author: GOA - Memories of My Homeland
www.tonferns.blogspot.com
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With Foreword
Thanks fir the linkenjoyed the beautiful song Siolim Sinar Khetti
Tony
Verstuurd vanaf mijn iPhone
> Op 26 mei 2021 om 19:07 heeft Frederick Noronha
> het volgende geschreven:
>
> FROM REMO FERNANDES: My father bought this record when I was six years old.
> He loved it, as it was a
Sent from my iPad
> On Apr 28, 2024, at 1:36 PM, V M wrote:
>
> https://www.heraldgoa.in/Edit/By-invitation/LIBBY-DE-LIBERDADE-/220727
>
> In less than a month on May 25th, the great Libia “Libby” Lobo Sardesai
> will celebrate her 100th birthday. Unfortunately, like her childhood friend
> the
.
The selfless manner in which he helped care for my Dad and brother
,especially on their recent last journeys , can and will never be
forgotten...
He is indeed a true champion
Respect and admiration.
Sincerely
A.Anthony ( Long Tony ) FERNANDES
London UK/Donvaddo, Saligao
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