Nicholas Centala

[masseto97]

Can anyone help me find him?

[ja_Patriot]

Can anyone help me find him?


dk,

Just wondering. How can this member have 1 post and 624 credits??

[P_chan]

I think they start out with a set amount of credits.

But I think if your planning on finding anyone, you need to give us more info then that.

[masseto97]

Nick Centala is a California native. Nick is an artist and he displayed his art at Ryubo Department Store in August, 2007. He is 5'10, brown hair, great lips, and a wonderful smile.

[P_chan]

Um, maybe a little more then what he looks like. Such as his relationship to you, why he would be in okinawa, and where in okinawa is he staying (if you know that information).

[masseto97]

I do not know where he is...that's why I'm looking for him. He is an artist. That's it!! He was in the military but that was many, many, many years ago. I'm assuming if you don't know his name than you don't know him. I have known him for about 14 years and haven't talked in 7. I don't know what else or how else to describe him...I will attach a picture when I can. Thanks for any help....

[tradesurfer]

Lemme know if he finds you. I was in the military with him in the early 90's. We even bunked in the same barracks. I know he bounces back from San Diego which might be where he is now. I haven't spoke with him in years but he is one cool dude and I would love to say whats' up.

[hairy]

Here's an article JU ran on him when he had his exhibit in Naha. Also his picture.

http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=7855

As he's into ceramics, maybe folks fown in Tsuboya in Naha or Yomitan pottery area would know about his whereabouts.

[masseto97]

Tradesurfer, I will pass on whatever information I find on Nick. Will he know you by this name? Do you live in San Diego or Okinawa?

[Takako]

Stalker? Bounty Hunter? Hitman? Your Baby's Daddy?

Why are you trying to find him?

Any reason he don't want to be found by you?


I do not know where he is...that's why I'm looking for him. He is an artist. That's it!! He was in the military but that was many, many, many years ago. I'm assuming if you don't know his name than you don't know him. I have known him for about 14 years and haven't talked in 7. I don't know what else or how else to describe him...I will attach a picture when I can. Thanks for any help....

[masseto97]

Did you say something?

[Jrocka83]

Here is a web profile on him, it has several pictures of him. It looks like he is still in Okinawa. But I am not sure..

http://www.otera.net/nick/puro.htm

[masseto97]

Thank you.

[Muku]

Here is a web profile on him, it has several pictures of him. It looks like he is still in Okinawa. But I am not sure..

http://www.otera.net/nick/puro.htm

Dont know if you noticed but on the website front page there is a telephone number ...here (http://www.otera.net/nick/index.htm)...and email if you click the メール button on the link right above his picture.

[masseto97]

Thank you. Since I don't read Japanese...any information is helpful.

[Muku]

Thank you. Since I don't read Japanese...any information is helpful.


If you click the link that looks like this メール, which means mail, it will take you to your mail server to send him an email.

Good Luck, I hope you are able to get in touch.:)

[masseto97]

If you click the link that looks like this メール, which means mail, it will take you to your mail server to send him an email.

Good Luck, I hope you are able to get in touch.:)

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[Muku]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Glad to be of assistance, you're welcome.:)

[masseto97]

Muku, is there any way you can help me, again. I got some news that Nick has died in a touring vessel accident. He was living in Hitoyoshi.

[Muku]

Muku, is there any way you can help me, again. I got some news that Nick has died in a touring vessel accident. He was living in Hitoyoshi.

Let me see what I can find out, I have a rather busy day coming up today however I may have time to do some checking up on this.

[masseto97]

Thank you..

[Muku]

Could you do me a favor here.....the computer I am currently using doesnt allow me to access his website, I would like to get the his phone number that is included in the site, could you check that for me please? Thank you.

[masseto97]

868-0085 and there is another number 0966226601. I do not know if this will help...if I only spoke Japanese. Again thank you for any help....

[Muku]

868-0085 and there is another number 0966226601. I do not know if this will help...if I only spoke Japanese. Again thank you for any help....
I called the telephone number and there was no answer. I will try again later on.

[masseto97]

Which is the number? I got an e-mail saying that he jumped over board and saved 3 children, Nick was not seen again. I attempted to find news articles but no luck.....thank you for calling.

[Muku]

Which is the number? I got an e-mail saying that he jumped over board and saved 3 children, Nick was not seen again. I attempted to find news articles but no luck.....thank you for calling.
I called the Hitoyoshi City office this afternoon and asked about him however no one there knew or heard anything about him.

I also passed on the information about his website and it didnt draw any positive response. I left my cell phone number with the town office and they said they would contact me if they had any further information.

Yet they said it could take some time as well. Sorry about that.

I do need for you however to please send me a PM just in case I get any calls from him or anyone who knows him explaining why you are interested in finding him.

Please let me know soonest. Thanks

[Jrocka83]

Which is the number? I got an e-mail saying that he jumped over board and saved 3 children, Nick was not seen again. I attempted to find news articles but no luck.....thank you for calling.

Are your sure it is just not some jeasous girlfriend, trying to keep you away from him? I'm sure there would be an article somewhere if that really happened. According to the web he is still in Okinawa, but nothing about him dying..

[Jrocka83]

Can anyone help me find him?

7月5日までの期間限定で、那覇市にある『Cafe Smooth』で、
只今ポストカードを販売しています。
同期間、アメリカ出身のNick Centalaによる焼き物の個展を開催中。
お近くの方、是非お立ち寄りください。

Cafe Smooth
沖縄県那覇市泉崎1-15-2（1F）
TEL.098-863-3139
Map→→→http://smooth.nahashop.com/

KYOKO OFFICIAL SITE
www.naughtybrain.com (http://www.naughtybrain.com)






I found this info.. The cofee shop above, had a gallery of his hand made cups at one time. The add was posted on May 2007. Maybe you can call the cafe and see if they know how to get in touch with him.

[sentora]

Hi, thanks all, Ive been found. :thumbup:
I appreciate all the banter in efforts to find me. Damn internet, a guy cant even drop off the face of the earth anymore.
cheers.:thumbup1:

[TheLastDon]

Wow, awesome I think, hope this story has a happy ending.

[ja_Patriot]

Amazing. That's what this forum should be all about.

[P_chan]

Amazing. That's what this forum should be all about.

Really? I thought this forum was about imposing your views on others. :ohmy::scared:Effectivly belittling them into submission, or causing them to ignore you all together!:D :thumbup1::thumbup::thumbdown:Either way, the person doing the belittling is never wrong!:rolleyes::star::old::mad:

[Muku]

Really? I thought this forum was about imposing your views on others. Effectivly belittling them into submission, or causing them to ignore you all together!:D Either way, the person doing the belittling is never wrong!:rolleyes:
Damn straight and I hope you never forget it!:army: :rolleyes: :w00t:

[okisteve]

Damn straight and I hope you never forget it!:army: :rolleyes: :w00t:

Good one!

But I think P_chan was thinking about some of the threads that involve debates around a serious subject. Anyone is just as free to go somewhere else as to join in. Nice thing about the internet, IMHO - it's not really about winning or losing.

[Muku]

Good one!

But I think P_chan was thinking about some of the threads that involve debates around a serious subject. Anyone is just as free to go somewhere else as to join in. Nice thing about the internet, IMHO - it's not really about winning or losing.

Well said, no matter how hard it is at times to forget, particularly in the "heat of battle".

[ja_Patriot]

Really? I thought this forum was about imposing your views on others. Effectivly belittling them into submission, or causing them to ignore you all together!:D Either way, the person doing the belittling is never wrong!:rolleyes:

Oh, yeah, and have your day ruined in feigning serious discussions on sex, politics and religion with mostly insubstantial, insignificant pseudo entities.:(

How about passing judgment on and dismissing the whole bunch of them as lunatics without a life. :argh14:

Life's too short and, with the glass houses we all live in, it would be foolish to caste stones!

Better to find missing persons, share knowledge and info around in this forum, built up friendships and enjoy a relatively pleasant life in a subtropical island with a rich culture - quite the envy of many others. :thumbup:

[P_chan]

It was a joke everyone....hence the smilies. I geuss I didn't put enough in there, so here are some more.

:cursing::barf::scared::thumbdown::thumbup1::old:: cool::argh14:

I'll go back and put more in my OP.

[Muku]

It was a joke everyone....hence the smilies. I geuss I didn't put enough in there, so here are some more.

:cursing::barf::scared::thumbdown::thumbup1::old:: cool::argh14:

I'll go back and put more in my OP.


P_Chan my reply was tongue in cheek as well......however there is a serious side to it all as well I guess. Taking myself too serious here today, gotta learn to chill a bit more:o

Maybe another billion on the roulette wheel will help chill me out:w00t:

[ja_Patriot]

It was a joke everyone....hence the smilies. I geuss I didn't put enough in there, so here are some more.

:cursing::barf::scared::thumbdown:

I'll go back and put more in my OP.

I knew you were being sarcastic. :argh14: :(

But seriously, those times of debate with loonies are in the past. To each his own opinion. I'd rather just get involved with the real meet, greet and bash. :thumbup1::thumbup1:

[okisteve]

Like I said, there are no winners and losers, but if you feel like you've come out on the bottom so many times that you're going to stop making intelligent posts, I for one will be sorry.

Not being sarcastic.

[Muku]

Like I said, there are no winners and losers, but if you feel like you've come out on the bottom so many times that you're going to stop making intelligent posts, I for one will be sorry.

Not being sarcastic.
Maybe this needs to be in a different thread, seeing as how the "guy" that was being looked for was found.:D

And personally I am happy that I got to play a small part in helping someone looking for someone else.

Gives me that warm fuzzy feeling like one gets after guzzling down a bottle of champange<3 <3:D

[P_chan]

Never said I felt like I was on the bottom in arguements. I believe what I want to, and you have your beliefs as well. That is how EVERYONE is on the forum.

Oh, the second comment was sarcastic too, if you couldn't tell here are some smilies:D:thumbup::thumbdown::star::cursing::rolle yes::(:mad:

[okisteve]

Never said I felt like I was on the bottom in arguements. I believe what I want to, and you have your beliefs as well. That is how EVERYONE is on the forum.

Oh, the second comment was sarcastic too, if you couldn't tell here are some smilies:D:thumbup::thumbdown::star::cursing::rolle yes::(:mad:

I was responding to Ja_patriot, who referred to arguing with loonies. Too bad, because I liked some of his ideas.

[P_chan]

Sorry, I can't read today for some reason.

I need sleep!

[ja_Patriot]

I was responding to Ja_patriot, who referred to arguing with loonies. Too bad, because I liked some of his ideas.


LOL. I wasn't referring to you or anyone in particular. Don't worry for me. Never was at the bottom of anything. And in real life, I'm on top of my game. Hope you are too.

[tradesurfer]

If you find him just tell him Donnie says hello. We were in the military together and I live in Washington State. I am stoked that he is gaining notoriety for his artwork. It looks awesome. We were pretty good buddies so he should get on this board since he loves Japan so much. I was originally just looking up old friends on myspace but I didn't see him there so...

[tradesurfer]

Tradesurfer, I will pass on whatever information I find on Nick. Will he know you by this name? Do you live in San Diego or Okinawa?
I live in Washington State. If you see him tell him Donnie says "What's Up!" He should get on this board. I haven't talked to him in years but we were pretty good friends back in the day..