Gordon Bakke
Members-
Posts
182 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Events
Gallery
Everything posted by Gordon Bakke
-
Please Help With Mail To The U.S.
Gordon Bakke replied to NewsLady's topic in "News.Boquete" Archives
This is more than just "nuts". Its a disgrace. -
Bogotá Colombia Tour May 9th to 15th
Gordon Bakke replied to NewsLady's topic in "News.Boquete" Archives
I highly recommend a bicycle tour. We went with these guys - awesome value: -
Counterfeit Currency Warning
Gordon Bakke replied to Jim Bondoux's topic in Banking, Currency, Safety Deposit Boxes, etc.
Not unlike the government of Panama minting millions of one dollar "Martinelli's". ? -
"I am waiting for all the "electric car" batteries (which run on power generated by coal or gas, or hydroelectric, but much less efficiently) to start being "recycled". There will be a pile of oozing batteries that can't be "reused, recycled" but simply destroy the scenery or the planet." Not entirely true. Car batteries such as those used in Teslas can be re-used for quite some time (years) as part of a home electric system. Even though these batteries are no longer viable as car batteries - there is much useful life. And they CAN be recycled at the end of their useful life to some extent, as long as recycling is mandated. https://www.tesla.com/blog/teslas-closed-loop-battery-recycling-program https://www.vox.com/2016/8/29/12614344/electric-car-batteries-grid-storage
-
PriceSmart's private labels
Gordon Bakke replied to Sassy Blake's topic in Shopping and Store Resources
The clumping of kitty litter....I knew there was a reason that I am a dog person....- 29 replies
-
- pet food
- pet products
- (and 6 more)
-
Gasoline Chainsaw Rental
Gordon Bakke replied to Whskyman's topic in Help Desk / Concierge Services (“I need ...”)
You are right, Bonnie. I think I must have missed Elizabeth's remarks. Looks like any fine for cutting goes to the cutter, regardless of who owns the chainsaw? I will instruct my indigenous employee that any branches he cuts here are to be used for his domestic cooking needs. -
Gasoline Chainsaw Rental
Gordon Bakke replied to Whskyman's topic in Help Desk / Concierge Services (“I need ...”)
Sounds like a lot of fun - I'll take my chances. -
Gasoline Chainsaw Rental
Gordon Bakke replied to Whskyman's topic in Help Desk / Concierge Services (“I need ...”)
Or....you can just buy a chainsaw, operate it as needed, then pay any penalty that results, if you are questioned/caught. I'd still like some verification of the need to record this information - what a friggin' hassle. BTW, I have bought 3 chainsaws in Panama, and can verify that there is no need to register them or record any information at the point of purchase. -
Gasoline Chainsaw Rental
Gordon Bakke replied to Whskyman's topic in Help Desk / Concierge Services (“I need ...”)
Licensed? I don't think so. I would suggest that if you want just to cut down some limbs, that an electric chainsaw can be purchased quite reasonably - maybe $50 - $ 70 dollars. -
Watching that live feed at night will give me something to do, when I'm not watching my grass grow during the day...
-
Grafted Hass Avocado Tree
Gordon Bakke replied to TwoSailors's topic in Gardening, Landscaping, Agriculture
A question for Grayriver Farms; what rootstock are your Hass trees grafted to? -
Grafted Hass Avocado Tree
Gordon Bakke replied to TwoSailors's topic in Gardening, Landscaping, Agriculture
Hass avocados most likely are of Guatemalan origin. Most of these Guatemalan trees are found growing above 3,000 feet elevation. I've bought several from the "Tico" store here in Volcan. One died, several others, planted with more care are doing well. Interesting paper on Guatemalan avocados from about a hundred years ago: http://www.avocadosource.com/CAS_Yearbooks/CAS_03_1917/CAS_1917_PG_104-138.pdf -
Having read some of the recent postings, I see that it might be in my best interest to check in more frequently. Quail eggs - what to do?? Libidinous actions - Oh my!! Lol...
-
Fanny Romero & her husband will be opening a new restaurant location in Volcan Tuesday, August 1. From FB " We are waiting for you at the grand opening of our restaurant in volcano (Old Sunrise Mountain Village), Tuesday 1St August at 5:00 pm. We thank you for your assistance. I believe this location is on the road to Cerro Punta, about a half mile from the main intersection (police station) in Volcan.
-
Don't believe everything you read in the news or online. A friend of mine, whose boat was right there, and is intimately familiar with fishing regulations, told me that NONE of the boats pictured above was fishing illegally. Imagine, then, that your fishing nets are purposely severed by a third party. BTW, neither the "Sea Shepherd" or "Dejoria" was ever rammed as stated.