1. If a week goes by without a power outage, you check to make sure your flashlights are somewhere you can find them easily because you know one is bound to happen soon.
2. You think of dry season as rainbow season.
3. When someone asks how you are doing, you say, "Fine! Gracias a Dios."
4. You've developed a sixth sense when listening to bochinche, and can immediately mentally rate it on your "bullshit meter".
5. You have large containers of water inside to refill the toil
I normally don't do politics but this is insane. I'm not looking for a debate so I have locked comments.
The Clown Show (GOP Debate) was the same again. The GOP is seriously destroying itself. I have crossed over to vote before but that was when gentlemen and true politicians worked together. I've never seen this madness. The finger needs to be pointed toward themselves (GOP) and the party in general.
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Rodny Direct Fast Facts
How long has Rodny Direct been in business?
My helpline service started in 2010 - five years ago. I have established close working relations with police, bombers, tow trucks, ambulances etc. not only in Chiriqui but throughout Panama. When I call, they respond.
What is in your personal profile and how private is it?
Your personal profile contains any and all information that might be important to keep you safe in an emergency
As we finished eating dinner tonight at home, I said to my husband: "What would we do without PriceSmart Potstickers?"
"They are consistently good," my husband agreed. To be fair, Candice Chrestman's Thai dipping sauce really made the meal.
I love Pricemart Potstickers because I don't like to cook. I'm not good at it. Having a meal that I cook come out well is statistically at chance. I throw the cooking dice and hope for the best.
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I read a lot of BS online from newspapers and occassionally see interesting news in the papers. As a matter of fact, I read 6 news papers every morning from the State Of Florida. This one caught my eye. I thought about Boquete.ning. I also thought this might have happened to a few on Ning but it's basically virtual (the big mouths hide behind the computor). It's all about politics and arrogance.
http://www.newsherald.com/article/20151209/NEWS/151209189/?Start=2
Christmas Traditions
It was our first Christmas Eve in Boquete. Midnight. Suddenly-- boom, bang, boom.
I was raised on the south side of Chicago and so immediately thought of gunfire. Which distressed me because even in Chicago the gangs try to lay off of killing each other on Christmas Eve.
But it was firecrackers. That's right, the Panamanians traditionally celebrate Christmas Eve by setting off a bunch firecrackers. What better way to express joy over the birth of baby
Our fabulous Asian-inspired Duck with potatoes or rice, served with your appetizer choice of Carrot Ginger or Vegetarian Medley Soup, or Garden Salad. ALL for just $17 today only.
Boquete: Why Some Leave and Others Stay
The average time an expat lives in Boquete is four years. At least, that is what I have been told. I suspect the number four was pulled out of thin air and presented as fact by someone.
Why do people who come to live here decide to head back home? After four months, four years or fourteen years?
For younger expats who are not ready to retire and who have children, a friend
The rich chinese man lost a lot of money the last few months and now this.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/latin-america/nicaragua-canal-start-delayed-one-year
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Art Café Thanksgiving Dinner
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Goat Cheese Salad
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The rail car in front of the post office has intriqued me for sometime. So, I did a little searching around. Very interesting article I found.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Panama
Ferrocarril de Chiriquí[edit]
At the end of the nineteenth century, the government of Panama studied the feasibility of additional railroads. In 1910, Panama Railway was commissioned to estimate cost of a railroad from Panama City to David, Chiriquí with branches to Antón (Coclé Provinc
The other day I was coming down the hill from CEFATI, the tourist center. When I had to brake halfway around the curve because there was a long line of cars, I figured it was the police checking licenses, a car accident, a yellow bus going ten KPH, a stalled car, or a taxi stopped in the middle of the road so they could pick up a passenger. It wasn't any of these. Just a lot of cars. Traffic congestion in Boquete.
When my husband and I first arrived in Boquete 13
Creating Cement Art - including Sculpture and Acid Staining
In the Studio in Caldera at Black Rock Art Ranch www.blackrockartranch.com/Cement_Art.html
by Chris McCall
January 6, 7 and 8, 2016, plus four extra elective workshop days January 9, 10, 12 and 13 if you wish.*
Class is From 10:00 till 12:30pm workshop time till 3:00pm. (Studio opens at 9:00am)
Cost is $75 including all materials and supplies***
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Afternoon, 11-21-2015. The asphalt on this road is now gone up the hill. There is a before and after photo. I go up this road everyday to pick someone up. The road is the first left past San Fransico Plaza going up the hill. There is a new kiosko being built there. Looks like the small culvert bridge might have survived on the washed out road. There are a few houses past the bridge going up hill.
For years I didn't like the early (November) commercializations of christmas in the USA. My first christmas here changed my mind and it's acceptable now. ConWay starts their christmas displays in October!!!!! Life changing experience. lolololol
Inspite of all that has transpired lately in Chiriqui I feel safe. And, the country is secure enough for me concerning terrorism. I could conjure up some conspiracies if I bite the hook baited by the terrorist: FEAR is the bait. Sometimes a threat is real. We need to know the threat and who is making the threat.
We did a house exchange in Bolton, England in 1998. Attached are a few pics.
But, my main purpose of this post was the Security at the Manchester airport at the time. The security then was as tough as the US is now---well almost. They video recorded questions and answers of every passenger before boarding the plane. Everyone walked up to a single podium and gave many answers to many questions. I assume they profiled the interviews while we were in flight to the US. They carefully searched
ROMEO luncheon this Friday, November 20th, at 12:00 noon sharp. Jubilado is honored: just show us your card prior to ordering. See you then, and THANK YOU! :-)