Penny

Dottie If you can't distinguish the difference between the two parties (especially this year), you are totally blind and a little brain dead. Just saying . . .

Bud I've known 3 people here who've had suspiciously high bills. When they're high Union Fenosa won't do anything about them. All 3 people went out and put a rock through their meter and reported the vandalism to Union Fenosa which then had to install a new meter. Quite miraculously, they're bills all went down.

Mary Lynah long ago put together a long list of health care specialists in the Boquete-David area. She updates it periodically. It used to be in one of the tabs on NING but I don't believe it's there any longer. I'm sure Bud will post it on chiriqui.life when it's ready.

Also, this information is not spam. I have read the news articles about this new power of the I.R.S. Also, many people have taxes that are beyond the power of Turbo Tax. For those people they pay for professional help. So, Judy and Keith, did you both get up on the wrong side of bed this morning?

I believe the Canadian government has long had the power to take away a passport if the holder owes money to the government (i.e., taxes, child support, etc).

I went to Dr. Rodriguez's office and he spent a lot of time and gave me a breathing test. If you have MS Panama insurance, you have to pay him first and then submit the form for reimbursement. I felt he was very thorough and would recommend him. I've asked Mary Lynah to add his info to her health referral list which she's now in the process of updating.

As we say in Panama "Ja, ja, ja". I suggest you and Bud move to my neighborhood. Cheap water and nice neighbors.

Giovana Caballero (C & W technician who we miss very much) once told me that the pre-pago guadruple plan is a rip-off. First of all they charge you about 4 times the cost for a minute of call time and second of all they round all time up to the nearest minute. The other pre-pago plan that doesn't quadruples rounds your time up to the nearest second.

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 $120 with all proceeds going to the estate. Email Penny at pjbarrett@aol.com

The new mayor has done a wonderful job dealing with the trash generated by 10 days of fair goers. In the past, the garbage wasn't picked up until the fair was over and by then it was about knee deep. This year, the workers were out every morning cleaning the area and by Monday morning it was almost spotless. Hooray for Mayor Walker. If you see him tell him he did a good job on this. Or tell his wife Ana who works at Scotiabank and she will relay the message.

I pay my water bills for two houses in the Jaramillo Arriba neighborhood for the entire year every January. No change for me at all this year. Total bill for two houses was $32, same as last year. The $32 includes a little discount for paying for the entire year. What a bargain !!!!!!

Well, the police have been stopping cars at the Caldera Road intersection for a good month now. Sometimes on the northbound side, sometimes on the southbound side and lately on both sides. I think the original idea of having a police stop at that spot was to find the maleantes fleeing Boquete with a car load of stolen loot. However, where the police have chosen to set up is on the south side of the intersection. Any fleeing maleante only needs to take a left turn on the Caldera road and drive back to David that way. I wonder what the police have actually achieved other than maybe nailing a few folks with expired drivers licenses. Anybody know?

Has anybody eaten there yet? I understand Beth Corwin is the dessert and special order maker and she is an excellent cook and baker.

I think the nachos are the best.

Here is the email I just got from Jose Arias asking him when his crematorium would be operational:

I have a copy of the law in Spanish. If somebody wants to borrow it to take in to Retrogusto and show them I will lend it to them. They may be good but they have to obey the law. Maybe a little complaint to Acodeco in David.

There is a new cremation facility in David that was due to open in January but has been a little delayed because of some problems getting equipment shipped in from the U.S. The same people own the cemetery. The guy who is in charge is named Jose Arias and we're trying to arrange for him to make a presentation at the BCP Tuesday Talks.

Actually, La Posada is Argentinian

I see a new revenue stream for the locals. Just mistreat your dog in public and somebody will pay you for the dog.

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. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

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????

Her name is Raquel Frame Allen and she is licensed by ANAM as a rescue center. The place is called Raquel's Ark and it's basically in and around her house. She has two adorable sloths which will hug your neck and cling to you. Her email is raquelframe@gmail.com Raquel is one of the characters of Chiriqui Province that we are famous for. METO !!!!

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. Email pjbarrett@aol.com

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