Chiriquí Chatter

I received the following information from Mike Owen.

A major event in David is about to take place.

We are launching my mum’s book, “Ladies of Class” by Marjorie Owen.

A murder mystery set in England and spanning three countries.

Where? At the Hombre de la Mancha bookstore in Chiriquí Mall.

When? On Thursday September 11th from 4.00pm

What? Cheese and wine.

What else? Also in Hombre de la Mancha store in Panama City and soon to be in Read and Relax in Boquete.

On line? Sure. Amazon.com - Barnes and Noble - Walden Books - Books a Million - etc.

Info? Check out http://www.vrpublishing.com/book_pages/ladies_of_class.html

Who? Mike and Dee Owen will be in attendance for signed first editions.

Who else? You guys. Please come.

Tags: Books, Events

Just a short note. I had posted a link to a Panama Lawyer Blog for information on the new changes that were going into effect. http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2008/08/19/new-panama-immigration-law-enacted/

One of the listed changes was the change from $500 up to $1,000 for a required individual income. In the past it was $100 additional for each extra person coming in. A question had been asked if the $1,000 was for one or a couple. I thought it was for an individual.

I was talking to an individual today who said his lawyer told him it was $1,000 for the first and $500 for the second. Now I still don’t know, but I would suggest that anyone that is effected by the change be talking to an attorney that really knows.

I tried to get into the Panama Government site, but I got a message that it was being reworked. Anyone that has hard and not heresy information is invited to comment.

My current speed at 7:55 this morning. Maybe I should check it for a few days. My bill is for 768kpbs in the download side. This is what I remember from yesterday as well. I think I am supposed to get 128 on the upload side.

If you use C&W and want to test your speed, go HERE.

Tags: Technology, Utilities

The David Pizza get together seemed to be a success. It was one of the largest turn outs in a while and we were all sorry that Scott and Shirley were away under sad circumstances.

My pizza was as good as always and I hope everyone got enough to eat and enjoyed what they had. Stay tuned to the David Yahoo Group for information to next month’s location.

Tags: Events

This month’s meeting will be at this Pizza Place at 2:00 PM. As always, there will be a very formal agenda containing three main parts.

1. Eat
2. Drink
3. Be merry.

Shirley and Scott will not be in attendance today. Scott’s mother passed away and both Scott and Shirley are in the US. I send my condolences out to them.

By the way, the meeting is not limited to gringos. All are welcome, so stop in and say hello.

Besides you can try the best pizza in David (my opinion). It is a thin crust cooked in a brick oven over a charcoal fire. Yum. The calzone is first rate too. I feel a few more pounds coming.

Tags: Events, Yahoo Groups

Any Panama City readers than can answer this question? Omar, Mike – any ideas?

From……: DSD
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Hi Don Ray - am hoping that there is a Panama City Shopping Diva/Divo who reads CC and might be able to answer this one: we’re looking for someplace in PC that has a selection of picture frame stock. You know, the 8-10 ft. lengths of stock used to make custom frames? We’ve exhausted every outlet in David - there weren’t that many to begin with - and anything remotely attractive was sold out. Also hoping to find over-sized mat board. Many thanks from DSD.

I just received the following ACS message:

United States Embassy Panama
CONSULAR SECTION
CONSULAR INFORMATION SHEETS
E-MAIL: Panama-ACS@state.gov
EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. MINORS
- PANAMA-
As of August 26, 2008, Panamanian Immigration Authorities are requesting parental consent (in Spanish) and other documentation for minors traveling outside Panama.  These documents should be presented at any exit port, either by air, land or sea.
This new requirement applies to minors who are nationals or residents of Panama, not foreigners.  Minors holding dual citizenship (Panamanian-U.S. citizens) are considered nationals for the purpose of this requirement.  Requirements follow:

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Tags: ACS