Chiriquí Chatter

I received a request to post the following items for sale.

Dan and Carol furniture for sale neu3743cj7@msn.com phone 6-563-9675

All of these items were purchased since June 1st 2008

ITEM SALE PRICE

Entertainment Center from Furniture City US $302.00
50”X21”X27”
Sony High Definition TV with 2 speakers US $360.00
And surround sound
Lazy boy recliners (2) from Furniture City 1 for US $366.00
2 for US $675.00
Dining room table with 6 upholstered chairs US $266.00
Muebles by Puerto del Sol
Frigidaire Tico style washer US $110.00
Do it Center
Mabe 6 burner gas stove with griddle US $245.00
Gala City in David
Frigidare freezer/refrigerator- US $455.00
Gala City in David
Queen bed stead with mattress US $315.00
Muebles by Puerto del Sol

Ready to assemble computer desk with chair US $50.00
Do it Center

Ready to assemble end table with two doors US $45.00
Do it Center

Lasko air fan US $30.00
Do it Center

Tags: For Sale

I get several emails similar to “What is happening with the upgrade to the David airport?”. This recent email contains a lot of information. It was in Spanish and a rough English translation follows the original Spanish (Thank you Google). Again, the translation is far from perfect, but it will give you an idea of the importance that is being given to this project.

I am posting this with the permission of Lic. Wee-Mingh Fung. He will monitor this post to see comments from CC readers. Lic. Wee-Mingh Fung told me that he would try to provide me with an English translation later this week. When I receive it, I will replace the current English version with his.

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Tags: Tourist Related

The other night, I was approached around 7:30 PM to go out and have a sangria. I said I was sure I had some red wine that I hadn’t opened, but “No” it had to be sangria.

When it is raining outside, you normally don’t go out, so I knew something was up. None-the-less, I got ready and we headed out. I asked where they wanted to go. They said Renegados had good Sangria. Still believing that something was going on, I suggested Pizza Hut because it was closer. “No” they don’t have sangria.

Continuing on, I suggested Las Brasas. I thought they had sangria. “No”, that is too far. How about Tamburelli’s ? “No”, still too far. By then we were close to Renegados and I had everyone in a complete panic that I was going to take them some where else.

We ordered some light appetizers and a pitcher of sangria. I have to admit that Renegados has the best sangria in David – bar none!

When the appetizers were finished, as if by magic, a cake appeared, accompanied by a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday” in both English and Spanish. I acted surprised, but you have to get up pretty early to fool me like that. I appreciated all of the effort that had gone into making my day extremely special.

Since I had left my camera at home, I had to make do with my cell phone. However, before I show you the cell phone photos, let me show you the castle that Sofia had made for me that was waiting for me to see in the morning. I understand that she spent almost 2 hours building and rebuilding, until she had it perfect. She was so proud of it. It was made of of candles and the ponies were the gift I had waiting for Sofia when she arrived.

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I wanted to have something special for Sofia’s visit from Panama City. It had been some time since I had ordered anything from Violet Sosa in Volcan. I don’t think anything tastes better than one of Vi’s Pies.

After exchanging emails with Vi, we decided that no child could pass up a chocolate with banana cream pie. With the tasty desert taken care of, I decided some breakfast cinnamon rolls would be nice too. Lastly I thought I should try some of Vi’s meatloaf. I love meatloaf and every time I make it, it winds up being too dry.

With the order placed, now I would just have to wait for the goodies to arrive. You may remember how hard it is for me to postpone gratification.

Violet Sosa said she could meet me at El Rey about 12:30 PM. That would be four hours before Sofia would arrive. Enough time for me to stop by Arrocha and pick up a little gift.

At the appointed time, I picked up the items from Violet. My expectations were more than met.

Here is a photo of the cinnamon rolls and the pie. Both were extremely good. Sofia really liked the chocolate pie and the bananas really made it unusual. Thumbs up on both items.
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Tags: Food

I received the following email this morning. What a great way to start the day!

Hi Don Ray,

As a result of your posting the information about the Mona Foundation they received a very, very nice grant. Here is what they sent to me…….

“Please tell Don Ray his networking via Chiriqui Chatter is truly great and we thank him on behalf of the Board of the Mona Foundation and especially all the students at the universidad who will be direct beneficiaries of the grant.”

I want to say my thanks too.

Regards,

John

One of the enjoyments that I have had, in Panama, is getting to know the Panamanian people and to see how talented and giving they are. This was obvious this past week with Margarita Herniquez’s winning the Latin American Idol. I watched some of the celebration in Panama City. Panama really celebrates those that bring honor to it.

That brings me to another Panamanian talent that Chiriquí Chatter has enabled me to get to know. Cindy Murillo contacted me to make me aware of her artwork. I was very impressed and asked her to send me a short email with some background on herself and I told her I would be happy to provide the information to all that read CC.

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Tags: People

I know many of you have noticed that there haven’t been many posts lately. I confess, I have been doing things and spending less time on the PC.

First let me say “thank you” to all of you that took time out of your busy lives to send me emails. Some of you have been concerned about my mental outlook. Some of you merely sent an email to say “hello” and some of you even remembered that yesterday was my 66th birthday. No mater what my schedule is, I always spend the first part of the morning checking all of the news from various sources on the Internet and reading and responding to my email.

Other things that I have been doing fall into the following categories: Continue Reading »

I received the following email from a CC reader:

From……: Norman Collins
Email…..:
Url…….:

Hi Don, I wondered if you could post the following on your site please?
Sometime over monday night a female spider monkey was stolen from my house. She will almost certainly be offered for sale in the Gringo community in Chiriqui. She is very friendly and will be found raiding the kitchen, eating your houseplants or asleep in the armchair! She is in good condition despite her age, she is 40 years old.
If anybody has any info or is offered this animal please let me know on 6688 5901.
Thanks,
Norm

Tags: Crime