Penny

On Thursday 10 of us from Boquete attended Panama the Musical. It was great fun. While most of us felt the plot was a little convoluted, the music and dancing, and lighting were outstanding. We had bought front row center seats but those turned out to be almost on top of the orchestra so we traded them for Row H seats which were perfect. The show will only be in Panama a bit longer before moving to Toronto and then on to Europe. The theater was one I had never heard of and is located in The Ciudad Del Saber (aka Clayton). It was an excellent theater with good acoustics. I know Linda Hart and Judy Tovar are organizing an overnight bus trip to the show in early March. That would be a lot of fun to go on. Don't miss it before it's gone on to bigger and better things.

I can't understand why Antonio Singh the originator of thr Boquete Jazz Festival would want to try and start a competing event in David!!

There are 3 of these chairs -- all in good condition. They were used as dining room table chairs but could also be used in an office. The Handicap Foundation is selling all 3 for $100. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to purchase. If not purchased before hand, they can be viewed at the Volcancito Mission between 2 and 3:30 on Monday, Feb 12

Handy Side Tables. The Handicap Foundation is selling these for only $35 To buy, email pjbarrett@aol.com. If not sold earlier, may be viewed at the Volcancito Mission on Monday, Feb 12 between 2 and 3:30

Here's a project for the handy man or woman. Or maybe you can find a shop in David to repair the wicker seat and back. It could be a nice piece of furniture. The Handicap Foundation is selling this rocker for only $25. Email pjbarrett@aol.com if you wish to purchase. If not sold before, it can be viewed at the Volcancito Mission on Monday, February 12 between 2 and 3:30

Modern, steel and tempered glass writing desk. For sale by the Handicap Foundation for $40. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to buy. If not sold immediately, can be viewed at the Volcancitio Mission on Monday, Feb 12, between 2 and 3:30

New cost $740 (in the US) plus shipping. The Handicap Foundation is willing to take $275. Modern dining table - brushed stainless steel frame with tempered glass top Added extension panels feature adds versatility to this elegant piece Approximate Dimensions: Width 63"(extending to 78"), Depth 3 feet, H: 30 inches Excellent condition. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to buy or for an appointment to see.

Four sturdy, solid wood bar stools. Two of them need some varnish. Offered by the Handicap Foundation for $30. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to buy. If not sold immediately, can be viewed at the Volcancito Mission between 2-3:30 on Monday, Feb 12.

Being sold by the Handicap Foundation which has the key for the file cabinet. The wood is in decent shape. This is a real bargain at $60. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to buy. If not sold immediately, can be seen at the Volcancito Mission on Monday, Feb. 12 between 2 and 3:30

This is a two level writing or computer desk. It is heavy steel with tempered glass. The Handicap Foundation is selling it for $45. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to buy. If not sold immediately, it can be viewed at the Volcancito Mission on Monday, Feb 12 from 2 - 3:30

This very heavy steel entertainment center is built for a large TV or big LED screen. The tempered glass shelves that fit underneath the top (which is brushed steel) will accommodate other entertainment equipment. We have the shelves and the fitting to mount the shelves. Everything is in good shape. I understand that the steel box in the back is for screen mounting (we do not have that part) and for cable management.Need strong guys to move. Being sold by the Handicap Foundation for $45. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to buy.

Two retired Americans looking for two month rental close to downtown starting about February 15. Does anybody have any ideas???

I believe "Motel" is a euphemism for a push. All senior lovebirds can query ACODECO about all of their jubilado discounts at the ACODECO presentation at BCP's Tuesday Talks on April 3.

Furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Lower level of house in Jaramillo Arriba. 20 minute walk to town. Private patio and shared garden area. Washer and dryer shared with upper tenant. Totally fenced with secure under-cover parking. Electricity, wifi, and cable tv included. Must love dogs. Available August 1. $480/month plus deposit.Contact Leslie: peeverleslie@yahoo.com Edited February 14, 2017 by Penny

This comfy sofa was donated to the Handicap Foundation and is for sale for $150. We think it's about 5'10" long. The dark grey color is a little faded, but the couch is clean, no holes in the fabric. It's not obvious what brand it is. We can make an appointment for you to see it and sit in it. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

This place has always had the best hamburger -- about 20 - 25% fat. Also, the butcher has worked in the U.S. so he knows US cuts of beef. For example, if you want a chuck roast, give him a little notice and he'll cut one for you.

The Dell Computer has been sold. Still have the HP and the ACER for sale.

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The AirPort Extreme is a residential gateway product from Apple Inc. combining the functions of a router, network switch, wireless access point and NAS as well as varied other functions, and one of Apple's AirPort products.. Works with both Apple and other IBM - type computers. Sells new from Apple for $199 (plus shipping) $179.99 used on Amazon (plus shipping) $129.99 used on Ebay (plus shipping) Only $99 from the Handicap Foundation and no tax and no shipping SPECS: 3.85 inches 6.6 inches Status Light Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports USB 2 Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port Built-in Power Supply Dimensions: 3.85 inches (98 mm) by 3.85 inches (98 mm) by 6.6 inches (168 mm) The Handicap Foundation is selling this almost new, still in the box, high performance product for $99. Guaranteed by the Handicap Foundation and all proceeds go to support their good work in our community. Email pjbarrett@aol.com for more information. Weight: 2.08 pounds (945 grams)1 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Six-element beamforming antenna array Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Radio output power: 32.5 dBm maximum (varies by country) Channels 1-11, 36-116, 132-140, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 100-140 approved for use in Europe and Japan Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand

No, it's much closer to the Pan American than Cuatro.

After having dealt with Boquete Online Services for the past couple of months, I have learned to take what they tell you with a major grain of salt . . . like maybe a pound of it.

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This is a great new option for a good lunch in David. Their specialty is a gourmet hamburger and draft/craft beer. It turns out they just buy the beer from the Boquete Brewing Company and mark it up a bit so it's not cheap. They always have a different soup every day. The lunch special is a good value. It consists of a choice of 3 appetizers. I ordered the ensalda and my two friends ordered the special patacones. Unlike any patacone you've every eaten -- delicious. Then you have the choice of one of the lunch entrees. We all ordered the gourmet cheeseburger because I had heard good things about it. You could also have some other choices. I remember a roast beef sandwich being one of them. The meal is accompanied with hand cut french fries and a delicious lemonade. All of this for $7. There is a full bar if you want a cocktail and the beer is wonderful -- although at $5 a glass, it's a luxury. The place is located across the street from the new Hotel Lleras on Avenida Olbaldia (the road that goes between Super Baru and the Romero's grocery store in Dolegita). Like most Panamanian businesses, they haven't mastered advertising to gringos. They were very grateful for our patronage and even the chef came out to thank us. Although I was with 3 Spanish speaking Panamanians, the waitress spoke mostly to us in English.

The irony is that the guy who hit the pole and caused the six hour outage last Saturday is the head electrician for Boquete Online Services