Jim and Judi

5 hours ago, Siempre Soluciones said:

 

 

 

You think they came up with the polio vaccine so they could lose money? How about whopping cough? Typhoid? Malaria? I can go on. 

Personally, I'd pay a hell of a lot more money to be cured than go through rounds of treatments only to extend my life. 

49 minutes ago, Palo Alto Jo said:

 they think governments of pharmaceutical companies try to suppress the "cure", for sinister or financial reasons. There's frankly more money to be made in cures than in suppressing cures!  

Thank you! There are plenty of scientists working for non profits on cancer research without a financial motive.  And anyone who comes up with a cure for any cancer will be a world wide success and make crap loads of money. The reality is that scientists are very slowly starting to use the word "cure" for a handful of cancers like thyroid, testicular and a few others. These cancers have recovery rates in the high 90 percentiles now. If I'm not mistaken, even early diagnosed breast cancer has a recovery rate in the 90% range.

Science is amazing!

46 minutes ago, Bonnie said:

I love the insulted bags.

? Best auto-correct typo of the day. Especially since I had a brush with an Easily Insulted Bag recently. ?

1 hour ago, Bonnie said:

 an errant goat has been blocking the Wilson Bridge. 

That goat, along with the red dog, owns the Wilson Bridge. The dog actually owns the whole damn road!

1 hour ago, Pat said:

So accounting to you all the other websites should just go out of business because FB is the only one who has ALL the informations?  Where are you from?

I know it's late but, helloooo, I said "My view of other sites is that they are also valuable, but the bulk of the info out there is available on one site, Facebook, if you join the relevant groups." 

Where did you make the jump to all others should go out of business?

24 minutes ago, Pat said:

Using Facebook because it “...is essential to knowing what’s going on here”  Have to ask what the heck does this mean? What is your view about the contributions of the other websites that support Boquete?

What this means is that, via Facebook, a person has access to many groups and therefore more information than any one site. This post is a perfect example, Brundageba hasn't seen updates from Javier and Magaly, where most of their updates are, because they're not on Facebook. My view of other sites is that they are also valuable, but the bulk of the info out there is available on one site, Facebook, if you join the relevant groups.

11 hours ago, TwoSailors said:

Casa Jamon, across from Dorado has good deals on wine by the case as well. And great Spanish food items!

Forgot about casa de jamon, they also have good deals!

Felipe Motta in David has a wonderful store near El Rey. You'll find most anything there. Closer to Boquete, Dorado's market has a good selection but so does Super Baru and we've found their prices are better. 

Chiriquí is a very large "neighborhood"

You are not at risk of developing malaria, zika or dengue in the Boquete area. The mosquitoes that carry these diseases cannot survive at our altitude. Also, there is no vaccine available in Panama or the States that prevents dengue or zika. Use deet and get rid of standing water if you're at sea level.

I hope they can keep this route going. United only lasted about a year before they discontinued it.

2 hours ago, Penny said:

Well, inquiring minds, here's the answer. Following a recommendation by my friend Joyce who used to live in David we went to Mezcla Gourmet for a wonderful breakfast. I knew this place was great for lunch (super hamburgers) but didn't realize they were also open for breakfast. 

I didn't know Mezcla had breakfast either. Great news because we enjoy them for lunch!

OkOk I read (most of) it three times but I can't see the actual last date of operation for AaC. Dec 31 maybe, based on the fact that payment is due to Rodney on Jan 1.

6 minutes ago, BD said:

I like “...good and so CHEAP...”, but have no idea where/who “Olga’s at Alto” is. Please clarify.

In the same strip mall with Dorado's market and fereteria. Right at the end. Great place for breakfast or lunch. One of the gals speaks perfect English, if you need.

8 hours ago, Penny said:

I was leaning towards Hotel Nacional to treat my two kids 

Take my word for it Penny, Nacional's breakfast is really awful. And if the food didn't make it bad enough, the fact that they don't refill when it runs low makes it even worse. 

We ate at Ciudad de David a couple of weeks ago and it was really good. Not cheap, but good. And it's buffet, so no waiting.

Also, Olga's at Alto is good, and so CHEAP. Yummy hojaldres too

3 hours ago, TwoSailors said:

That's a tuff one!

Heard Nuevo Futuro is good for Dim Sum. Ate breakfast buffet at Hotel Nacional. It was terrible! They do a very good lunch buffet though. Heard that Restaurant Stylo, Java Juice, and Multi Cafe are decent. Have not been to either of them. Decent reviews on Trip Advisor:

https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/Restaurants-g298430-David_Chiriqui_Province.html

Let us know what you find!

 

Hotel Nacional used to be good, but now it is just so bad ?

Hotel Ciudad de David is good.

No chance in hell I'm eating at McD's. Id rather eat a pbj at home.

What a day to wash all the bedding. I've got a nice clean and dry mattress pad, wet sheets in the dryer and a half washed comforter in the washer. 

Someone told me today that the new vet was not licensed to practice in Panama and is no longer there.  

1 hour ago, Pat said:

Thanks Newslady for this information.

Still have to wonder why someone submitting e-mail to News Boquete (originator) would not indicate their name and their position in the organization they are talking about. (A contact phone number or e-mail would help).

Just my opinion .... for clear communication.

I can understand your confusion about that but I don't think Howard is affiliated with the recycle center. I think he is just trying to drive business their way so they don't disappear.

3 hours ago, Pat said:

My opinion is this Recycle situation has been a confusion with mixed information from the time the earlier Recycle center was closed. Sounds like too many people are trying to be in charge.

I wasn't confused at all. They closed and then they opened in the new spot they said they would open at. Anyone who asked knew that it would take them a few weeks to get set up. I'm not sure who "too many people" are. The only thing I've seen is Howard trying to get them visibility and support.

6 hours ago, JudyS said:

They go to foster homes, if one can be found.  ARF desperately needs fosters right now.  If you can care for a dog or cat until a permanent home can be found, please contact ARF. 

ARF has no fosters homes available. This is why I have not filed a denuncia against my neighbors. I have no idea what would happen to the dog if she were confiscated. It's better that she stay with them so I can feed her and keep an eye on her. 

5 hours ago, ARF said:

Most of the time what happens is when these people are threatened with a fine they simply surrender the animal.

Where do these surrendered animals go? Surely the Corregador is not taking them home.

48 minutes ago, Dottie Atwater said:

Evangelical Christians, or Jews, or Hindus, or Wiccans do not as a rule commit acts of violence

Ha ha ha ha ha, lol lol lol. Yeah, right.

Wow, I keep reading this post and it really scares me that someone admits they know nothing about Sharia law and then proceeds to "inform" themselves by watching YouTube videos. What the hell! Friggin read some books, pick up an unbiased newspaper, talk to an average Muslim. In other words... Educate yourself! And YouTube doesn't count. Jeebus?

32 minutes ago, Dottie Atwater said:

it is disturbing and disgusting that "political correctness" allows any group to establish their own laws over and above the laws of a particular country?

Dottie, what country are you referring to that allows their laws to be overridden by any group?

I call it your self imposed quota. For years in human resources our ratio ran above or below. We documented all interviews with experience, fit, knowledge etc for each candidate with documented feedback of all interviewers. We never failed an audit in 20 years. Use this best practice and don't pull any shady crap and you won't lose.