Penny

From the estate of Irene Haines. These Panama booklets sell for $15 each. We'll sell all 3 for $15. Each one opens up to 14 pages of photos and identifying information. There are Panama trees, Panama butterflies, and Panama birds. Handy little guides to keep in your car or backpack.

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5 hours ago, Bonnie said:

Just this morning I heard about five expats (two couples, three people local) whose citizenship papers have been signed and swearing in ceremonies scheduled. Maybe the logjam has been broken. I have encouraged the one who informed me to share the experience here.

I sure would like to know who is getting citizenship and how they went about getting it.

There's a 50% off coupon being advertised on Oferta Simple for a Peruvian restaurant in Boquete called Mar de Grau.

https://ofertasimple.com/ofertas/panama/comidas-bebidas-mar-de-grau-boquete-chiriqui-21ene16-2p

Did one of the local restaurants change its name????

From the estate of Irene Haines. Will sell for $40.

This heavy duty safe can be anchored to the floor or wall. It's internal measurements are 12" wide x 8" high x 7" deep. It has a programmable electronic lock.

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From the estate of Irene Haines. Brand new in the box.

Let the HoMedics Neck and Shoulder Massager with Heat comfort your tight neck, back and shoulder muscles. The invigorating two-speed vibration and soothing heat help relax tired muscles and the ergo comfort design flexes and shapes for the perfect fit. An integrated control allows you to choose from two-speed vibration and soothing heat.

HoMedics Neck and Shoulder Massager with Heat:

• Invigorating vibration massage
• Soothing heat allows for a relaxing massage
• Ergo comfort design--internal wire frame flexes and shapes for a perfect fit
• Portable and convenient--operates on batteries (4 AA not included) or use the included AC adapter

Brand new in the box -- $20 or best offer.  Email pjbarrett@aol.com

Don't believe anyone who says they were successful in converting their E-Cedula into a N-Cedula unless they show you the new cedula and their Panamanian passport. I know several people who are a little duplicitous in this regard.

Anybody else having trouble with USTV NOW ????

From the estate of Irene Haines. Silver plated Sheffield service for six in a nice wooden box. Missing one fork; otherwise complete with serving utensils. This is a $350 value. Will sell for $150 with all proceeds going to the estate.

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From the estate of Irene Haines. This is a Windows 7 computer with a 500 gigabyte disk drive and 4 gigabytes of RAM memory. It has a 2.60 Gigahertz CPU and two DVD drives. There is also a mouse, an LG monitor and a Microsoft keyboard. The keyboard and the operating system are in English.

We're asking $120 which will be paid into Irene's estate.

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I just stopped by Marion's house. She is no longer living there; can't stand to go back to the scene of the horrendous attack on her. She is living in David.

Maybe Trisha Daugherty can make arrangements for the British Consul to check in with Marion.

It doesn't matter if you have all the correct passes to cross the bridge and to cross in front of the fairgrounds ---- don't do it after 4 PM. Especially on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the entire street turns into a pedestrian walkway. Not only is it very time consuming getting through, your chances of side-swiping a pedestrian are huge.

La Villa Coffee Shop is now open in the Hex Room of the BCP.

Wonderful coffee drinks and even lunch. I plan on eating there today so will critique it after that.

They are also allowing Irene's Books to be sold in the shop. It is the honor system with all books costing $1 and the proceeds going to the Handicap Foundation in Boquete.

Take the Traveler's Portable Air Purifier wherever you go. It’s the portable, compact air purifier that works in your car, truck, boat or RV. It uses AHPCO cell technology plus a germicidal UV-C light to remove bacteria, VOCs, mold, smoke, pet dander and other contaminants from the air. An ion generator leaves the air smelling fresh and clean. Ideal for smokers or those who travel with pets.

Brand new; in the box. Sells for $165 at the BCP market. Will sell for $100. Part of the Irene Haines estate.

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Should not the AaC number been answered by Franc? It's worrisome that the call went to voicemail.

Ruth Bieber swears she's not Justin's mother but we all think different.

Anyway, Ruth is in town teaching drama classes to would be thespians at the BCP theater every Wednesday afternoon.

I've talked to someone who has seen this movie and it's supposed to be great !!!!

OMG, that road that runs along the river is in terrible condition !!!

10 hours ago, Bonnie said:

What about the rest of us who don't live in Jaramillo but cross the bridge to get home? Are the stickers only available from the Jaramillo corregidura, as suggested, or do we get ours from our own Corregidura? If they are permanent and not merely for bridge passage, will other residents be able to get them from their respective Corregiduras after the fair is over? I can't make sense of any of this.

Palo Alto residents who don't want to go home the long way around should go to the corigadora in Jaramillo Arriba. The office is the first house past the basketball court on the left side as you are going up the hill. They don't ask you where you live. They just want to log in your id and plate number.

This sticker is not a permanent identifyer and has nothing to do with anything except passing in front of the feria during busy times.

You take your ID (passport, cedula, or residency carnet) and your license plate number. They give you the laminated card. Because this is Panama, the card is only good for 2016 and the process has to be repeated next year.

For the people asking about the Volcancito office my question is why do you need a permission to pass through the Feria? This card only allows you to drive past the Feria during the 10 days of the Fair. If you don't live in the area, you don't need the card.

And, here's a bit of useless trivia -- the road in front of the feria is named Avenida Buenos Aires. Who knew????

Does anybody know anything more about the Truckers Strike supposedly happening in David today and tomorrow. I believe they're going to block the Pan American highway. Apparently both Varela and the president of Taiwan are in town and the truckers are using this opportunity to express their displeasure over something.

I plan on going to see the Star Wars movie on Friday but will take the overpass and then on to Theater Nacional so I'm hoping this route will be OK.

According to a conversation I had with Joe Hart, they wanted to see if there were 50 interested folks before they went forward. They already have 40. They will schedule the class on a Sunday 30-60 days from now. They are trying to figure out their costs in order to set a price. Any profit they make will go to the local police.

The office Mark is talking about is the Jaramillo Arriba corigadora. They open at 7:30 and close about 4 pm. I'm going up this morning with a couple of neighbors and we're registering about six cars. The office is located just one house uphill from the basketball court which is across the street from the Jaramillo Centro road. Of course, there is no identifying sign.

This sticker is laminated and hopefully that means we don't have to repeat this exercise every year at this time.

In the past the mayor's office has also issued the stickers. I think they are continuing to do so this year starting today (Thursday)

Thank you. This is the 2nd recommendation I've had for Dr. Rodriguez so I guess he's the guy. Just made an appointment with him.

I have Guelda's personal email but I'm sure she has a business email at MultiBank.

Best to just stop in and see her

Most folks don't know that MultiBank has a program that allows you to deposit a large check (up to $3000) into each of your accounts (savings and checking) every month for free and the check clears in 5 working days. You have to qualify for this program and I think the main factor is if you own your own home in Panama but I may be mistaken about this.

Guelda Paniza is now the head service rep at MultiBank. Many of you know her from Banco General. She speaks perfect English and is very service oriented. Tell her I sent you.

Does anybody have a recommendation for a specialist who deals in respiratory problems. If you have a recommendation, could you include contact info please. Thanks.