Marcelyn

Sad news. Our thoughts and prayers to the policeman’s family and associates.

Hope to see LOTS of wonderful animal lovers at this fund raiser for Dog Camp!

But the good news is this guy will be out of our area for the 24 years that he’s in jail.

Local driving skills (risk taking)? Maybe? When I first came to Boquete I thought the locals did not value life very much because of their bad driving skills. Recently I’m thinking these people have minor or no spatial skills. Can’t identify how much space is needed to pass another vehicle to avoid an accident. This is a major problem for others on the road. Backpackers walking on the roadway with their back to traffic and people crossing the road without checking traffic are also scary for drivers. Bottom line: comprehensive driver training should be part of the licensing process IMO.

We found Kirkland dog biscuits at PriceSmart yesterday. A 10 pound box, like the previous shape and design of the dog treats. Supply was located on main aisle in the store, not near other dog food.

This stretch of roadway is a race track area and seems more crowded each time we venture to David. Still question why PriceSmart does not have a traffic light for turning to their store? Getting out of the property and onto the main road is also a scare. I don’t understand the benefit of the flashing red lights near the hospital entrance. I’ve never seen anyone paying attention to these signals.

Regarding speeders; I watch out for racing “yellow hornets” aka taxi drivers and fast traveling pick-up drivers. I also am scared when I see senior citizen females trying to maneuver big SUV vehicles using their lane and half of my traffic space coming at me down the hill near my house. ?

Our friend who lives in David just told us he witnesses one vehicle accident per day in that city. Also said he has traded in his small car for a “muscle machine” because of the bad driving habits of local residents.

So now truck accidents end on their top with four tires in the air☹️?.

No big surprise with this information. People who travel out of Panama already know how expensive it has become to live here IMO.

Hopefully we will see an official report from the Police and/or Rodny regarding this situation.

I agree about their higher prices. This was my finding also.

Interesting observation that same m.o. used in the two robberies. Sad that people don’t change their m.o., but they still don’t get caught. Wonder how this happens?

Thanks, Keith. You provided more definite store information and what Bonnie was seeking.

Stores selling clothing, vitamins, and perfume. Large Galeria Central sign at entrance to parking area.

On our way to David last week we noticed police located “in unexpected locations” all with radar equipment. A white pick-up roared past us as we remarked to each other: “boy, is he speeding”. Yup, around the next curve the officer had radar in hand and the pick-up was stopped. Assume that driver was given a big ticket. Glad the police are taking this action.

I’m also beginning to wonder if this is a guy who is unwell. Steals money/valuables and is non-threatening; uses the same m.o. to gain entrance to someone’s property, and walks around different areas of town. Must not have a job or be accountable to anyone, IMO.

16 hours without potable water? Hope people in PC are preparing.

Wasn’t the current turmoil situation in Nicaragua caused because of SS problems in that country?

Where are these cookies available for purchase? Want to try them.

Where in Boquete can I get one of these coins?

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Many thanks, John. Will go there tomorrow.

Where can I find a battery for my Swiss Army Victorinox watch?

Visited our secondary (back-up) bank yesterday. Surprised to learn this bank does not have beneficiaries for an account. However, the more important surprise came when we were told our book of blank checks were not valid and if we issued a check, the bank would not honor (cash) it. What to do? Order the current version of blank checks. P.S. We talked to a gringo couple later in the day and explained our experience at the bank. Their story is when they returned to Panama after a long stay in the US, they wrote a check on “outdated blank check form” which the bank refused and then charged no-funds fee against their account. Yes, they had money in their account, but their check was not honored. Their question to the bank personnel: When were you going to tell us the bank had a new form for their checks? Just a suggestion.......checked with your bank recently?