MarieElaine
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ARF does so much for these abused and abandoned animals. The volunteers and fosters are selfless, kind and caring people who give so much to the community. ARF has a surplus of animals they need to place in forever homes so please see them at the Market and the library (once per month) and adopt one of these precious animals.
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Info on SSA Form 7162 ("Proof of Life")
MarieElaine replied to Bonnie's topic in US Consulate Panama
Thanks for all your hard work on this one Bonnie. Do you have any info on what SS numbers numbers need to report this year? -
All looking for loving homes
MarieElaine replied to Salvadores de Animales's topic in Salvadores de Animales (Formerly ARF)
Wish I could take them all. -
I lived in Quebec during the 70's and being "groped" was considered a "compliment" and tolerated anywhere and everywhere. I cannot count the number of times my bottom was assaulted with pinches in public! The French male felt he was entitled and to call him out publicly was considered poor taste. I would bet that most women have had events in their lives where inappropriate behavior has been forced on them. I am glad that the media is calling these people out. Change is way overdue.
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This dog needs your help
MarieElaine replied to Salvadores de Animales's topic in Salvadores de Animales (Formerly ARF)
Perhaps ARF can help. They often remove animals from homes like this one and the police accompany them. -
This dog needs your help
MarieElaine replied to Salvadores de Animales's topic in Salvadores de Animales (Formerly ARF)
A horrible situation of abuse! It amazes me that animals who are subjected to the worst possible situations can bounce back with loving care and become the best pets ever. -
2018 Calendars Available Soon!
MarieElaine replied to Moderator_02's topic in "News.Boquete" Archives
Well said Bonnie! Thank you for your rescue. ARF has many cats and dogs needing homes. See them at the Library today. -
Urgently seeking a foster home
MarieElaine replied to Salvadores de Animales's topic in Salvadores de Animales (Formerly ARF)
How cute! ARF does not adopt out animals that are not spayed or neutered so foster homes are needed between the time the animals are taken in by ARF and the time they are adoptable (and find forever homes) which is usually after shots and neutering. With special circumstance animals, sometimes they are fostered a little longer but the object is to get every animal a forever home as quickly as possible. Please help where you can. -
This is good news providing the court system in Panama gets its act together before he arrives otherwise he might be able to bribe someone to get a lower sentence.
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Is Ajijic (México) the "Real" Boquete?
MarieElaine replied to Bud's topic in Idle Chatter / Personal Musings
It seems to me that, when expats take over an area, there is some destruction to the social and financial aspects of the community over the long haul. Boquete is a good example in my opinion. Housing is out of reach for most Panamanians (and a lot of expats) and, in just the 3 years I have been here, I have found rising prices affecting food, restaurants, clothing etc. The government has implemented price controls on some food items just so the locals can afford to eat. I think Medellin is worth taking a look at. -
All banks and financial institutions charge a "premium" on currency exchange. It is essentially a bank charge. By offering you a better exchange rate, the companies you are looking at invest your money for the time they are holding it and possibly make a killing in short term interest income. If it were me considering this option, I would be very careful to do my research into the stability of the company involved. Remember, you are depending on strangers to invest your money in order to offer you a better exchange rate and even the most reliable companies have gone under because of stupid decisions.
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I felt the two little shakes yesterday but thought it was the dump trucks running up and down the road to the new water distribution site beside my casita. Isn't the world supposed to come to and end today? There are predictions that we are going to be hit by a planet that does not exist per NASA. While I do worry about all the natural disasters that seem to be happening lately, l believe that the "doomsday" folks should research more carefully before putting predictions out there.
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All of them?
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Why It’s Easier to Reinvent Yourself Living Abroad
MarieElaine replied to Moderator_02's topic in "News.Boquete" Archives
While I believe that reinvention is often a result of moving abroad for most, I do not think it is the reason "jubilados' move in the first place. There are concerns about stretching ones fixed income, enjoying a new adventure now that the "kids are gone", charitable opportunities and just experiencing another culture. There are many reasons for retiring abroad. Flexibility is naturally a part of moving to another country and those who are successful at it realize that they must adjust and "reinvent" their lifestyle somewhat to fit into a different society than they are used to.