Penny

Behind Restaurant Sabroson #3 and across the street from El Constructor (now known as Bloques Palmira or BP)

I have heard it will be apartments. There is a real demand for rentals within walking distance of the downtown area. The other building I believe was purchased by the microbrewery owners who will enlarge their facility and move it across the street. Boquete is experiencing a real building boom including the remodeling of the Mexican restaurant into apartments, the new Super Baru store, the huge school construction across from El Constructor, the project next to Machu Pichu Restaurant, etc, etc.

Thank you Keith. I've wondered about this place every time I drive the road to Bocas del Toro.

Phil McGuigan has also donated his office (Amigos de Boquete) in the El Dorado Shopping Strip as a drop off point. Tomorrow I will take my contribution there as well as contribution from two others. One of the donations I'm dropping off is from Irene Haine's sister in London, England. Gail was a good friend of Irene's and has helped me immensely to manage Irene's estate.

Denon DVD-1200 Audio-Visual Player DVD/CD/DVD-Audio player with progressive scan Original Price: $349.99 Specifications Disc formats: DVD, CD, VCD, DVD-A Audio formats: PCM, DD, DTS, MP3, WMA Signal to Noise Ratio: 115dB Dynamic range: 98dB Channel separation: 0.03dB Line output: 2V Digital Output: Coaxial, Optical Video Connections: Component, SVHS, Composite Dimensions: 435 x 75 x 211mm Weight: 2.2kg Accessories: remote control For sale by the Handicap Foundation for $50. Guaranteed or your money back and your money goes to a very worthy cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

This is a silver plated "chips and dip" set. It is made by Talinton Silversmiths, a division of Lenox. The platter measures 12" in diameter. It is worth a lot more than the $10 the Handicap Foundation is asking for it (and your money goes to a very worthy cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

Here's the ad from Amazon.com: EcoSmart ECO 11 Electric Tankless Water Heater, 13KW at 240 Volts with Patented Self Modulating Technology by EcoSmart 4.2 out of 5 stars 283 customer reviews | 119 answered questions Price: $249.82 & FREE Shipping. Details In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. LIFETIME WARRANTY for residential use. Save up to 60% on your water heating costs with the most advanced, self modulating technology available NEVER run out of hot water with an ECOSMART tankless water heater. Save up to 12 cubic feet of storage space. Digital temperature control in 1-degree increments gives users complete control of hot water 11Kw at 220 is equal to 13kw at 240. The ECO 11 requires a minimum 125 amp electrical panel for installation with (1) 60 amp double pole breaker connected to (1) set of #6 awg wire. › See more product details 31 new from $229.15 13 used from $200.00 This unit is being sold by the Handicap Foundation for $75. We guarantee it to work and your money goes to a worthy cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

This HoMedics Shiatsu + Vibration Massage Pillow works on your neck, back and shoulders. Like new. Has 4 massage nodes plus heat. The quilted comfort flap allows you to adjust the intensity of your massage. Sells new on Amazon for about $40. This is almost new and the Handicap Foundation is selling it for $20 and your money goes to a good cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

This is a brand new, still in the box rice cooker. It says on the box that it has a capacity of 1.0 liters but then it also says you can cook up to 10 cups of rice. The indicator lights tell you when the rice is done. The interior pot is removable for washing by hand or in the dishwasher. This sells for about $25 plus tax in the local stores. The Handicap Foundation is selling it for $15 and all proceeds go to a worth cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

We are saddened to report the passing of Denis Cody who died in his sleep at his house in El Banco Potrerillos. Not only was Denis a valuable member of the two communities, he was also married to Gail Cody, co-chairman of Buenos Vecinos de Boquete, the food distribution charity. RIP Denis.

I took about my 6th or 7th dog to the clinic last Sunday. This one is a foster looking for a forever home. I'll post a photo at the end. The others have been mine or my neighbors. I'm always amazed at the caring and the efficiency displayed at the clinics. When the clinics started there were about 95% gringos as clients. Now the ratio seems to have reversed itself. I see local Panamanians who love their pets, walk them on a leash, feed them well, etc. Sorry to say that's not 100% but much better than it was 13 years ago when there wasn't a neuter clinic and no dog & cat rescue organizations. Thank you Amigos de Animales and thank you ARF. Here's a photo and bio of Wiley (Coyote) who's looking for a home. I've fattened him up and socialized him and he's very lovable and pretty well behaved for a 5 month old puppy. He gets along well with my other dogs. I suspect he would with a cat also.

This is a complete monitor with cuff and carrying case. It has a memory mode. These sell for about $30 but the Handicap Foundation is selling this one for $15. Guaranteed to work. And all money goes to a very worthy cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

This unit is stainless steel with faucet and additional plumbing hoses and connectors. It cost $375 new. It needs a replacement ceramic filter which you can buy at Grupo Agua in Alto Boquete for $68. The Handicap Foundation is selling it for $60 and all proceeds go to a very worth cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

This rustic patio table is made out of bent tree branches. Very collectible and expensive in the U.S. It measures 22" high and 19.5" in diameter. It would be priced at $100 in the U.S. Here, in Panama, the Handicap Foundation is selling it for $20 and the $$ go to a very worthy cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com if you want it.

Deep kneading shuatsu plus invigorating vibration massage for the neck, back, and shoulders. 4 massage nodes. The remote allows you to select kneading or rolling for each body area. Plus there is a heat option. Sells for about $45 on the internet. The Handicap Foundation is selling this almost new one for $20. Guaranteed to work and your money goes to a very worth cause. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

Black & Decker B2300 3lb White Breadmaker Bakes 2, 2.5 or 3 lb horizontal loaf 10 preprogrammed settings to easily make a variety of your favorite breads & jams Rapid bake function makes a loaf in less then 1 hour 13 hour delay bake timer with Keep Warm feature Non-stick dishwasher safe horizontal bread pan with dual kneading paddles Sells used on Amazon.com for $59. The Handicap Foundation is selling this one for $30. Guaranteed to work and your money goes to a worthy cause. Email Penny at pjbarrett@aol.com

Bonnie This is an incredibly well-written and informative posting. Thank you for doing it.

Interesting article in Newsroom Panama this morning: OFF THE CUFF Veggie supply and price problems Posted on July 30, 2016 in Off The Cuff, Panama Post Views: 53 OFF THE CUFF Veggie supply and price problems WHILE HOTELS and restaurants are bemoaning the shortage of oinions consumers of other basic vegetables are complaining of the rocketing prices since a year ago. Restaurateur’s point out that if they have no onions and are forced to cut service there is a a chain effect that hits the revenues of suppliers of eggs, milk, meat or soda and other products and employees. Yori Morales, president of the Association of Traders Food Central Agricultural Market (MAC), said that the onion has great role in the development of dishes in hotels, restaurants and fast food franchises. “The onion is so important for the preparation of hamburgers, and food with international character as when a European hotel guest asks for a steak with onions or a cebiche” said Morales. Armando Rodriguez, president of the small hotels in Panama, said the shortage affects the service in the hotel restauarants and therefore the visitor experience. Morales said that the country consumes 45,000 bags of onions a month, so to supply the entire country requires at least 30 containers of onions. This requires a logistics post-loading evaluations carried out by the Food Protection Authority (AUPSA) distribution. Therefore, a rapid assessment is needed to supply the country said Morales. Between Friday and Saturday, AUPSA released about 5,000 bags. Meanwhile the price of onions has rocketed along with 100% increases in the wholesale price of celery and carrots, which means an even bigger increase for consumers in supermarkets. When President Juan Carlos Varela returns from his European jaunt he will be faced with problems in Santo Tomas Hospital and with consumers wondering about his promise to keep the lid on the price of basic foods.

Directions to the store, please.

Hilary Unless the item is listed in the law, there is no discount on it no matter how many pensionado card you present or how many managers you speak to. This is simple. Now, as a voluntary courtesy, several of the grocery stores offer a 10% discount to pensionados the day the social security checks arrive. This is a promotional effort on their part and doesn't have anything to do with the law.

One of the best known alternative medicine practitioners will speak at the BCP Tuesday Talks at 10:30 today. Jennifer Daniels has both a medical and MBA degree and has a nationally syndicated radio program. We're lucky to have her living here in Boquete and willing to share her knowledge with our audience for only one single dollar ($1.00) !!!!!

The Cable Onda office briefly moved to the location on the Chiriqui Hospital road while they were remodeling their main office. They are now back in their original office which is diagonal from the large office supply store in David.

These meds are in their original packages. The person died and we are liquidating his estate: 82 Gliclazida 80 mg tablets - $15 90 Metformina 850 mg tablets $20 91 Neurontin Gabapentina 300 mg $20 Call 6510-8934

There's a huge two-story Todo a Dollar store in David across the street from El Campeon. They have everything.

They've changed to time to make it clear that the eat-in food offered will be more lunch than breakfast. The new time is 11-2. I understand that they're trying to make this a family day with some entertainment for the kids like face painting and clowns. If you find value in the monthly food market it's imperative that you support it with your presence and dollars. There's the regular stand bys and some brand new and gourmet food vendors. Come, buy to take home and buy to eat in. La Villa coffee house offers it's tables for anything you want to eat.