Leave us your thoughts on the Ibiza History Culture website.
6/27/09, 12:00 PM
Dane Thomas (East Fife, Scotland)
Here folks was anybody at Wonderland at Eden on the 27th of June..... If so was that midget from In Bruges there?????????? Am positive it was and have a witness, can anybody help??? xxx COME ON
4/28/09, 12:00 PM
Gabby Hewitt (Stone Mtn, Ga, Usa)
i was born on ibiza , my father was robert goldston , i lived on the island most of my life and have only recently reconnected with some of the old timers...still looking for a couple of people tony reid and quincy reid....any ideas? can you help?
4/14/09, 12:00 PM
Bridget Galway (Boston, Us)
Hi Stephanie, Just read your message. I am Steve Seley's daughter. I did not meet my father until I was 22. I am now 54. I wish we could have met back then. I believe I met your Father and Mother on Christmas day 1977. It was my 2nd day in Ibiza. My father, Steve was very drunk, as he was the whole time I was there, and not very nice to me. I met wonderful people while I was there, Clive being one of them. I hung out with Clive's daughter Kerstin, which made my time there more bearable. I wished that my time with Steve would have been aas I hoped it would be. I had the thought of going to Ibiza and meeting my father and staying to live.It is all a very long story from so long ago. Peter Kinsley anf I have been keeping intouch from time to time. Steve died shortly after my son Blake was born in 1982. I think he had a painting , it was a portrait of a man in oil. My father said I could have it after he died. I dod not know what happened to it. I heard a story that a women Deena, who I met while I was there, took many things out of his apt. after he died. I do not know. I have always wanted to go back to Ibiza, never had the financial ability. I am a painter as well. You can view my work on the Ibza web site. Search box Bridget Galway. I have my stepfather,s name, Bridget Galway. You can view some of my work onwww.learn.columbia.edu/buzzer30/gallery/Bridget/bridgetI hope you get this. I will contact Peter and see if he has your email. Look forward to hearing from you. I live in Boston now. Bridget
4/14/09, 12:00 PM
Bridget Galway (Provincetown, Us)
Send me info on Kate Seley
4/7/09, 12:00 PM
Chris Merchant Dorsey (Seattle Wa, Usa)
I am looking for a friend who is from Germany but now lives in Ibiza. His name is Boris Braetter or Bratter. Please contact me if anyone knows how I reconnect with him.
4/1/09, 12:00 PM
Bridget Galway (Provincetown, Us)
Send me the info. on my father Steve Seley, and anything about me....Bridget Galway
3/4/09, 12:00 PM
Donna (Leicestershire, )
hii am looking for somewhere to live on a 12 month contract in ibiza starting this may.would like somewhere thats around 1000e a month an in san an or the bay.either apartment with small garden or villa,can u help.maybe even just outside san an area as have transport.thanks donna
1/25/09, 12:00 PM
Nancy Maniscalco Miracle (New York And Ibiza, Us And Spain)
Hi, I am a friend of both Steve Seley and your father steve erickson. I moved to hawaii in 1985 and met up with another friend of your fathers tage malmgren a swedish norwegian who knew your father for years think they were friends from way back in sweden. Your father was an incredibly nice person and i and steve too, were upset when he died suddenly.Just thought i\'d share with you.cheers, nancyi may have met you don\'t really remember but was everyday with your father and steve at the estrella in79 and early eighty.
1/16/09, 12:00 PM
Steve Llewhellyn (Chorley. Lancs, England)
Peter I just started reading your first book \'ALL THE FIELDS ARE COVERED WITH SNOW\' and I am pleasantly suprised how much I am enjoying it. Hope youare well happy New Year Steve Llewhellyn.
1/13/09, 12:00 PM
Claire Howard (Tilton On The Hill, Leicestershire England)
iam trying to trace people who went to Bob Tooles school in Siesta during the 1970s especially Bobs son Polo it would be great to get back in touch to reminise about the past.
1/3/09, 12:00 PM
Katrina (Uk)
An intresting site.I will be back.Best Wishes to all for 2009 .
12/19/08, 12:00 PM
Peter Kinsley (www.peterkinsley.com (London, England)
A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW NEAR 2009 TO ALL MY READERS -SEE REVIEWS OF THE PISTOLERO AND BOGGED DOWN IN COUNTRY LYRIC BY MARTIN DAVIES IN THE LIVEIBIZA BIBLIOPHILE SECTION. GUNNER IN PARIS THE NEW ONE FOR KIDS WITH FOREWORD BY LORD SYDNEY LING THE WORLD \'S YOUNGEST FILM DIRECTOR WILL BE PUBLISHED 9 MARCH, AND REFERES TO THE FAMOUS DOGS OF IBIZA: LINDA; FATTY; HARDCASTLE; SCHNUFFY; STROPPY; WHISKY; TYKE; OTTO; NO NAME (originally CAPTAIN\'S TOILET, the brass plate off the yacht door!) ;DON BLANCO\' MR SMITH ; SIR EDWARD and BULLSHIT. George Llewhellyn of Wauna\'s bar says Hello to the Old gang.
12/18/08, 12:00 PM
Pat Williams (Newton Centre, United States)
i liked your site.
11/24/08, 12:00 PM
Stephanie Ericsson (St. Paul, Mn, Usa)
Nice to discover the old Ibiza et al, with lots of familiar faces. My father was Steve Ericsson (often mispelled), aka Steve II, a painter and close friend of Seley\'s. Seley was known as Steve Primero, and my father as Steve Segundo, and he signed his paintings, Steve II. I first went to Ibiza to see my father, (who lived in Santa Eulalia, home of Sandy\'s Bar) in 1973, and tried to get back there every year or so until he died, in 1980. I went back one more time to put a headstone on his grave, with the help of my dear friend, Clive, and found some of his paintings. I\'d love to hear from anyone who has any of his paintings, or stories about him. He lived on Ibiza from the early sixties until his death in \'80. I\'ll try to dig up some photos and send them along to the blog. Cheers to whoever is still alive from those days!
11/10/08, 12:00 PM
Theresa ()
Hey,i\'m looking for anyone from ibiza who might know me. I am the daughter of Marguerite and Robert Goldston. So,please E-Mail me or leave me a message here.
10/25/08, 12:00 PM
Christina (Hastings, Uk)
Hello I am looking to move to Ibiza as soon as possible: do you think it is possible to move there without any money?...I m trying to contact local Hotels for work but get no reply. I am bilingual English-Italian, and I give private tuition, maybe I could teach English in Ibiza, but don\'t know who to contact. I am an artist and writer, also reiki practitioner.Any help very appreciated, or if anybody would like to come with me,thanks, best wishes,Christina
10/19/08, 12:00 PM
Sue Cheney (Market Harborough, Uk)
Fascinating to read about Ibiza in the 60\'s. Wish I could have been there. Our first visit was in 1991 but we\'ve been back most years since.Are there any more old photos?
9/27/08, 12:00 PM
Nily Naiman (Kiamesha Lake, Usa)
Poems For Andres By Nily Naiman “Poems for Andres” are Anna’s cries of despair over the loss of her beloved husband, Andres. Her mental state is such that she dives into her guilt, almost relishing her anguish, as she calls to mind the symbol of the bond between Andres and her, the flamenco, their dance of passion and love. She will bear forever the burden of her self blame for Andres’ death. If only she had insisted that they not take the train for the last leg of their journey to the Spanish border, if only she had followed her instincts and convinced Andres not to trust the well meaning judgment of the French couple who had befriended them and assured them that there were no more Nazi soldiers in the area, Andres and the rest of their Gypsy clan would still be alive. The poems are an extension of the novel, “Tambourine”, and it is recommended that the story be read in conjunction with them. They are Anna’s expression of hopelessness through Gypsy lament as she suffers in her agony.
9/27/08, 12:00 PM
Nily Naiman (Kiamesha Lake, Usa)
\"Tambourine\" the surviving comfort women or their families. This book is only one of many calls to the Japanese government to do so. Tambourine By Nily Naiman Publisher- Chipmunkapublishers Tambourine By Nily Naiman\"Tambourine\" is dedicated to the good, brave people of Spain who provided refuge to Gypsies and Jews fleeing the Vichy French. This is a story of courage and hope in the face of unrelenting danger. It is a story of ingenuity and strength, and the human capacity for survival. Anna and her Gypsy family are in constant risk of their lives as they attempt to reach Spain and find refuge there from the Nazis and Vichy French. The hatred of Gypsies and Jews that is perpetrated by the Vichy allies of Hitler is shared by many Frenchman who are ready to turn them over to the authorities. “Tambourine” is as much a psychological adventure as it is a war story. Through fear, courage, violence, guilt, incredible passion, and unceasing emotional pressures the characters must struggle with how to interact with each other while at the same time struggling to survive. Yet through all their travails the family finds help from unexpected sources – partisan fighters who protect them and welcome them as fellow fighters, Catholic priests who are willing to risk their lives to give them shelter, and simple French families ready to give what help they can. In this “Tambourine” is an affirmation of the basic decency that is at the core of our humanity and a rejection of ethnic hatred. Book Extract “Once upon a time, there was a pretty little Gypsy girl,” Mama would start my favorite bedtime story, “far, far away in a land called Spain. The little girl was an incredible dancer. When she danced, she looked like she was floating on air. People passing by would stop and stare at the little girl, shaking their heads and wondering how anybody could dance like that. “The little girl had beautiful wavy hair and shiny green eyes like emeralds. Everybody was struck by her beauty. More than anything in the world, the little girl wanted a tambourine, but her parents did not have the money to buy her one.” “Why, Mama?” I asked.“They were poor,” she said. “What’s ‘poor’?” “‘Poor’ is when you have no money to buy food or clothes,” Mamaexplained. I was silent. I was trying to understand how somebody could be poor. There was always plenty of food in my house, and my closet was full of clothes. Mama would have to force me to eat all the time because I never felt hungry. My aunts and my grandmas were always sewing fancy dresses for me even though I preferred to run around in pants and kick the ball with the boys. Mama would style my hair with all kinds of funny hairdos, using hairpins that hurt me. I hated that. Looking at my closet, I decided I would give the little Gypsy girl all my stupid dresses and all the food from the kitchen. Mama smiled. “It’s getting late Anna; you have to get up early for school.”“Mama, just a little bit more,” I pleaded. Mama petted my hair “Just a little bit more. One day, a good-looking prince passed through town. He was sitting in his coach, tall and handsome. All the girls were in love with him. The king was worried about his son. He brought him all the most beautiful girls in the kingdom to choose from. However, the prince was not interested in any of them. ‘When I meet my true love,’ he said to the king, ‘only then will I get married.’ “The prince was the king’s only son, and he would be the king one day. The wife he chose would be the queen. She had to be a fine, bright and beautiful girl from a noble background.” “What’s ‘noble’?” I asked curiously.“Rich! Rich and fancy, Nobles have blue blood, which means that they all come from the aristocracy.” “Madame Norine said all blood is red; there’s no such thing as blue blood!”“It is just an expression, Anna!” Mama was starting to lose her patience; I could feel it in my bones. She closed the book. “Tomorrow we will continue. You have to go to sleep now.” She kissed me on my forehead and left the room.
9/27/08, 12:00 PM
Nily Naiman (Kiamesha Lake, Usa)
Must read! Just published!\"Tambourine\" By Nily Naiman, (Chipmunkapublishing.com)\"Songs and Poems for Andres\" By Nily Naiman,(Chipmunkapublishing.com)\"Mongolia\" By Nily Naiman, (Chipmunkapublishing.com)\"Ahuva\" By Nily Naiman, (Publishamerica.com)
9/19/08, 12:00 PM
Nily Naiman (Kiamesha New York, Usa)
Dear Madam, I have a written a book that had just come out in the UK by the name of Tambourine. the book is based on rue biographies of my family. I was wondering if you can take a look at it since I think it is very important for young adoults and in general. thanks you so much Nily NaimanTambourine \"Tambourine\" is dedicated to the good, brave people of Spain who provided refuge to Gypsies and Jews fleeing the Vichy French. This is a story of courage and hope in the face of unrelenting danger. It is a story of ingenuity and strength, and the human capacity for survival. Anna and her Gypsy family are in constant risk of their lives as they attempt to reach Spain and find refuge there from the Nazis and Vichy French. The hatred of Gypsies and Jews that is perpetrated by the Vichy allies of Hitler is shared by many Frenchman who are ready to turn them over to the authorities. “Tambourine” is as much a psychological adventure as it is a war story. Through fear, courage, violence, guilt, incredible passion, and unceasing emotional pressures the characters must struggle with how to interact with each other while at the same time struggling to survive. Yet through all their travails the family finds help from unexpected sources – partisan fighters who protect them and welcome them as fellow fighters, Catholic priests who are willing to risk their lives to give them shelter, and simple French families ready to give what help they can. In this “Tambourine” is an affirmation of the basic decency that is at the core of our humanity and a rejection of ethnic hatred.
9/18/08, 12:00 PM
Marc Pahud (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Hello,Working on a film project about Raoul Hausmann in Ibiza in the 30\'s, i would like to see the documental called \"Baleraes, un viaje en el tiempo\". Do you know where I could obtain a copy on VHS or DVD of thie TV serie ? I also would like to know the actual adress of Vicente Valero. Is he still living in Ibiza ? I met Martin Davies 2 years ago and you can send him my kind regards.Marc Pahud
8/14/08, 12:00 PM
Barrouillet ()
pouvez vous me dire a quel date en septembre se deroule une full moon a ibiza au baleare merci
8/11/08, 12:00 PM
Jordi Alemany (Barcelona, Paisos Catalans)
Tanques massa els espais bitxo... fes me cas.Si obres els teus espais a la teva pintura, obriràs el teu ser... tu tens la sort de estar al lloc adecuat al moment adecuat amb la dona adecuada... obre; fes-me cas i obre els teus espais.Ets a temps de canviar.A mi em queda poc temps i és molt complicat poder fer-ho ara, fes-ho tu per mi carles... jo se que la helena, ho rebrà com un regal que jo li he fet, ja que Solitud va quedar en tres quartes parts mal executades en un contenidor que algú llençarà algun dia...Obre les teves linees rectes i ella serà teva, que les teves lineas no acavin bitxo... un petó carles.Ets el que jo mai vaig poder ser per l\'helena i he de dir-te després de veure les teves tel.les que em sento orgullós de que tú siguis el que ahuria volgut ser jo.... una abraçada.Cuida-me\'la perqué saps que els bons sempre marxan abans... ella és dels bons... ja saps.
8/7/08, 12:00 PM
Jose Vazquez (Vienna, Austria)
BOLETÍN DE PRENSA:Estimados amigos de la prensa, radio y televisión!Necesito vuestra ayuda.Desde ya hace cinco años se viene celebrando el Curso de Música Antigua de la Asociación Orpheon en Ibiza, bajo el apoyo del Consell de Ibiza. El Consell ofrecía becas a todo Ibizenco para permitirles asistir este curso que reune profesores y alumnos de países de toda Europa y Estados Unidos.Por razones por nosotros desconocidas e incomprensibles, y por lo visto puramente de índole político, el nuevo Consell ha decidido de no apoyar el curso este año. Gracias a esfuerzos incesantes de varias personas responsables en Ibiza, a destacar Ramón Taboada (previamente en el Consell) y Toni Riera, profesor de flauta, el curso se realizará de nuevo con un apoyo de la Ciudad de Santa Eulalia y de otros órganos públicos.Nos ha costado mucho el montar este curso y nuestra publicidad no ha podido ser enviada hasta muy tarde, por lo que les rogamos que nos ayuden a presentar este curso dignamente al público de Ibiza, que, sin la cooperación del Consell como en los previos cinco años, simplemente no se enterará de que el curso se realiza.También las comunidades alemana e inglesa de Ibiza debería recibir noticias de este curso, ya que cuentan con muchos individuos que les encantaría participar en este tipo de actividad musical, si solo lo supieran.Les envío a través de unos enlaces la información que tenemos sobre el curso. Los interesados se pueden dirigir a la página web: www.orpheon.org o enviar un email a: orpheon@gmx.atA vuestra disposición para cualquier otra información que necesiten: email, skype (orpheonorg) o teléfono: +43-650-4003731Tenemos todo tipo de fotografías que se podrían utilizar para anunciar el curso.Agradeciendo vuestra ayuda,Cordialmente,Prof. José VázquezUniversidad de Música de Viena, AustriaOrpheon Foundation_________________________________________________IBIZA:http://web.mac.com/vazquezjose/iWeb/Orpheon/Ibiza.htmlhttp://orpheon.org/OldSite/Seiten/Courses/Ibiza08.htmFotos:www.orpheon.org/OldSite/Fotos/Fotos-Instr/vda-LeidolffJC-hd34bg.jpghttp://www.orpheon.org/OldSite/Fotos/Fotos-Instr/Vdgd_TurnerBlattGr.jpgwww.orpheon.org/OldSite/Fotos/Fotos-Instr/vdgd_turner3-rose4.jpgwww.orpheon.org/OldSite/Fotos/Fotos-jv/JVlecture2bg.jpg
7/19/08, 12:00 PM
Siân Cwper (Llanfrothen, Wales)
Very good, as far as it goes. It would be nice to be able to see the pictures bigger . You really need a better picture of Sarah. Also to update by listing her latest exibition, 14/6/8 - 3/7/8.
7/12/08, 12:00 PM
Nadia (Lebanon, Beiruth)
hi i\'m nadia i have 4 kids ( 17 , 16, 12, & 4 years ) i\'m traveling with my kids anh my husband to canada ( monreal -dontown)after 10 days and i didn\'t find any apartment or hotels to stay in it, so i want some help !!!!!!!i will be very thankful if u help me hope to hear from u soon
7/3/08, 12:00 PM
Suzy Q Kangaroo (Minneapoils, Usa)
Bobby Mustache i have lost you again. where are you now??i am in Paris today and it is beautiful, but not as lovely as Ibiza. i wish i could come back and visit again, but alas it is not to be at this time. much love to those still there.oxxoxox suzy
6/30/08, 12:00 PM
Sam (South Wales)
ibiza 7th july any one going this date?if so msg me on facebook www.facebook.com/army_be_the_best@hotmail.com
6/9/08, 12:00 PM
Lala (Es Cana, Ibiza)
I am an artist originally from germany, but living in Fuerteventura for the last 4 years. I moved to Ibiza with all my pictures stuffed in an old Renault Clio. Hope to make it here. If you like to help me finding location for excibition or selling, or for a ceap room, please contact me under lalamalt@web.de. Please look at my art work at myspace.com/angelalabruno. Thanx in advance. LOVE n PEACE
5/30/08, 12:00 PM
Lynda Lister (Hessle, England)
I will be coming to Ibiza at end of August for ten days to visit my daughter and would like to join a painting class, oil or water colour, have a little experience, also are there any studios not too far from San Antonio that I could visit, also will there be any exhibitions, not sure wether I\'ll have transport but have used the buses before to get around, help pleaseLynda
5/23/08, 12:00 PM
Daamien (London, Gb)
I need a recommodation asap....
5/14/08, 12:00 PM
Smythy (Dublin, Ireland)
Just looking for seasonal accomodation in Playa den boss or near it????
3/22/08, 12:00 PM
Renee (Ibiza Again, Usa)
am moving back to ibiza and need a room to stay in. need to be in the town of figuerettas,ibiza or santa eulalia. don´t have a car as of now.is there a pension i could book into that is no more than 100 euros a week? or a room in someone´s flat or house? or maybe a house sitting job for a month or so until i get settled?i am limited to the amount i can spend on rent at this moment. no more than 3 or 4 hundred euros. i know it´s not much but is the best i can do at this time until i get organized.i think most of ibiza knows me, or at least, has heard about me. i am one of the oldies of ibiza who pioneered the whole ibiza trip. if anyone wishes to know more about me they can go to my website. www.mamaloveconnect.comcan anyone help me????x renee
3/11/08, 12:00 PM
Kelly Collins (Blackpool, England)
Hello,Just wondering if anyone knows any nice, clean apartments that sleep 6-8 people for rent in Ibiza. San Antonio Bay. We are coming on the 24th July for four nights.Many Thanks x
3/4/08, 12:00 PM
Craig Cutler (Eydon Northants, Uk)
Im looking for 2 expats by the names of Clive and Tony Pargeter who have been residents in Ibiza since 2003. Both used to or still live in San Tulalia, excusse the spelling. Clive used to have a house made of the hexagons.Just want to invite them to a wedding in the UK.regards,Craig.
2/27/08, 12:00 PM
Rachel (Newcastle, England)
Hi we are getting married Sept 2009 in Ibzia who can we contact for a town hall or wedding cermony. we dont have loads of money and cant afford a wedding planner can you point us in the right directionthanks
2/21/08, 12:00 PM
Stephanie Ori-orison (Galway, Ireland)
hi there,my name is stephanie and i am lookin to go to ibiza this year,this is the first time.i would like to know where the best place to go etc i would be gratefull.
2/16/08, 12:00 PM
Andres Arnaldo Valerio-pop (Llandudno, U.k.)
I have happened upon your site and am really pleased. my mother was Enid Valerio-pop and she owned the Bar Apollo on the corner opposite the beach in Figuetes, from the approx 1960 to the mid 70\'s. I myself was born on the island in 1966. Due to a move and some family problems I have no Photos of my time there. i read a massage from peter & brit ross about the lord nelson pub, which was just down the road from the apollo, if you have an email address, or you can ask them if they remember her I would be most grateful. I am also trying to find a postcard from my mums place that shows a man with a goatee carrying a roast pig on a tray, can anyone help. thanks Andres.
2/13/08, 12:00 PM
Sean Stevenson (Airdrie, Scotland)
hey ther! im moving to ibiza in may and im just wondering if anyone could tell me if there is a boxing club on the island as i would like to carry on my training. thanks
1/28/08, 12:00 PM
Graham Bird (Newport, Great Britain)
I am looking to purchase \'The Road To San Vincent\' by Lief Borthen in English. I have been unable to source it in the UK and wondered if I could buy from you direct.If so please could you supply price including postage and packaging to the UK and payment details.
1/23/08, 12:00 PM
Raku (Pl)
Hi,I was wondering what is the best time to visit Ibiza for an portrait artist.A friend of mine wants to spend this season as a portraitist and here comes a question:Does he have to ask for a special permission to work as a street portraitist?If yes, how could he get it and from what institution?Thanks in advance.
1/21/08, 12:00 PM
Lancu (Knurów, Poland)
I search for a job , bell boy or something like this. Age 17 , i need cash...i can work in summer of this year.
1/18/08, 12:00 PM
Nicola (London, Uk)
Planning to get married this September 2008 mid/end - which beach is going to be best and free? - ie pretty but not too busy for the ceremony - about 30 people - don\'t want to pay like at s’estan yol 3,000 euros! but want a bit of space without tons of tanning bodies??
1/12/08, 12:00 PM
Diane Simpson (Chester, Cheshire)
Hi Gary,Your photographs were always special!Lovely to see you are still going from strength to strength.Loooong time no see.Hugs as ever,Diane
1/9/08, 12:00 PM
Elena (Uk)
I lived on Ibiza from 1968 to 1993 - yes, I knew \'tits\' Renee, Steve Seeley, the Rosses & many others! Remember The Sandal Shop?? I was married to Toni & we opened a leather shop in D\'alt Vila - Skintite! Long gone now, as is so much. Back living in England now...would love to hear from peeps who knew me. Get in touch!!
12/11/07, 12:00 PM
Carolyn Kohl (Hove , East Sussex, Uk)
Dear All,I hope that you can help me please...where is Garry Cook... I am an old friend...somebody told me yesterday that he is no longer with Brigitte...where is he?Looking forward to hearing from you.Many thanks,Carolyn
12/10/07, 12:00 PM
Emma Miley (Drogheda, Ireland)
wedding package prices for 2009
11/15/07, 12:00 PM
Mike (Chicago, Us)
Hey everyone, I am going to ibiza for the first next week, november 20-23rd. Are there any clubs open? I know most of the good ones are closed. If anyone knows, please let me know!Thanks
