Penny

I'm not sure this is a good analogy. First of all these folks aren't wanting to stay in Panama. Apparently they haven't heard that the U.S. borders are tightening up and their chances of getting into the U.S. are getting slimmer and slimmer. Also,most of the Panamanians who went to Canada to escape Noriega planned to return to Panama as soon as Noriega was gone and stability was restored. At least this was the case with ex-mayor Manolo Ruiz.

In most cases you will pay the same as last year. I took my last years bill to the Panama tax department (down the side street by the casiono of F sur) and they verified that it was the same amount. Interesting enough -- you cannot pay your taxes there. You have to go to Banco Nacional or Caja de Ahorros.

I love the Canasta Basica in San Francisco Plaza. Best place ever to buy chickens and eggs. They also give a discount if you promise to vote for the daughter who is the diputado. (Ja, ja)

Marie Not too long ago you were very excited about the new visa that cost just a little more than $500, didn't require an FBI report, and didn't require a lawyer. What happened??? Have you ever been to Portugal? Can you even begin to speak Portuguese? Whatever you decide, I know you will never find another community like Boquete in Portugal.

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This has always been my favorite house in the Boquete area. I think Mary Ellen Watts did a water color painting of it awhile ago.

It appears he needs a book written by a local author that he can translate. Maybe some of the local writers of children's books can help out.

Good afternoon. My name is Jeymi Salinas Im student of Latina University Im looking some book for translate to spanish language is for my final project I need this book before april finish so I appreciate any author can help me with my project. Thanks. Jeymi19salinas@gmail.com

The Handicap Foundation has 4 bags of golf clubs for sale. All proceeds go to the Handicap Foundation to help the most needy in our community. Here's how we're pricing them: Bags -- $5 Travel Bag - $10 Irons - $3 Drivers - $5 You can drop by the Handicap Foundation and assemble a decent set of golf clubs for very little money. The Handicap Foundation is located just north of the social security hospital that is under construction in Alto Boquete. For more information, contact pjbarrett@aol.com

This is a "like new" rug. Shades of brown and low shag. It measures 5' x 7.5'. There is no wear or staining. All proceeds go to the Handicap Foundation. Cost over $100 new. Asking $45. For more information or to see, email pjbarrett@aol.com

Why are you delaying? These people could walk out, lock the doors and disappear any day. Then what do you do? You've been warned over and over. Make haste !!!!

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Standard size bathtub in very good shape. Includes some plumbing supplies. Can be seen at the Handicap Foundation just north of the new Social Security clinic under construction in Alto Boquete. $50 is an excellent price for this tub. For more information email pjbarrett@aol.com

I believe that you don't need an attorney for this type of visa. In fact, it appears that having an attorney is discouraged.

I felt like it was a 7. Biggest one I've ever experienced.

Whoops !!! Just had another fairly good sized one at 3:25. Shook my house in Jaramillo Arriba

While driving by Alto Dorado this morning I noticed that the "Casa de Jamon" is no longer on the Gago building. And it looked like it was closed. Did they go out of business?

What is a "cubetazo"? My online dictionary doesn't have it. Is it like a tapas?

Worst quake I've felt in the 14 years I've been here. Several of us were actually drinking the Hacienda Esmeralda Geisha Coffee (the most expensive in the world) when it hit and this wonderful coffee sloshed all over the tablecloth. What a waste. Here's another photo of the grocery store in Alto Boquete:

Purchased several months ago on Amazon for $79 (plus shipping and duty). Will sell for $40.This is the most cost-efficient high resolution LED projector. Perfect for your home movies and sales presentations. Has ports for VGA, USB, AV, SD, and earphones. Like new; still in original box. Email pjbarrett@aol.com.

Hanne from Potrerillos almost always brings puppies looking for homes to the flea market. There are many wonderful surprises to discover at the Chiriqui Storage flea market including Penny's almost famous $1 hot dogs. Lots of fun meeting your friends and neighbors and enjoying a wonderful hot dog lunch. Did I mention that Penny also sells sodas and water to wash down the hot dogs. Come on out and enjoy and maybe find a treasure or two (in addition to the cheap hot dog).

It's quite mind blowing how much stuff has been assembled, tested, and priced at the Handicap Foundation. More than they've ever had in the past. Also, something new this time: Penny's almost famous $1 hot dogs will be available. All proceeds to the Handicap Foundation of course.

Sold many, many months ago.

This is an ongoing problem with people who advertise their business or charity event. They get so caught up in their project that they assume everyone knows who they are and where they are. I know the Newslady and she refuses to screen the emails for missing information. This is the responsibility of those who write the news.boquete emails. It never ceases to amaze me how lacking in basic rudimentary knowledge of salesmanship most people are. They put stupid subject lines on their emails (like "please post") and never think for one second that they have to entice the reader to open the email in the first place. They spend 10 seconds slapping out an email on their I-pad and expect 2000 readers to care enough to open it and read it. It's my opinion that if you expect to burden almost 2000 inboxes, you ought to spend some time composing something that is complete, readable, informative and accurate. My dos centavos worth . . . .