Posted in Linux, Technology on Sep 27th, 2007
While you may not think that UBUNTU has anything to do with Panama, I will see if I can make it relevant.
Some of the reasons, I moved to Panama were because I wanted to reduce my monthly living cost and I wanted a more tranquil life. Moving to Panama has provided both for me. Moving [...]
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Posted in Healthcare, Hospitals on Sep 27th, 2007
Recently a call went out on the Panama Yahoo groups for a blood donation for a local Chiriquí gringa. However, it has come to my attention that the hospital would not take donations from anyone over 60 years of age. I further understand that they would not accept blood donations from anyone that had traveled [...]
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Posted in Asides on Sep 27th, 2007
Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster is a maniac?
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Posted in Real Estate For Sale or Rent on Sep 26th, 2007
I received the following email from a reader of Chiriquí Chatter. As always, this carries my standard disclaimer. This post is not an endorsement for this property. You are responsible for doing your own due diligence. For further information, please contact the seller directly.
I’m selling my house in Algarrobos, Residencial Altamar #1, 1sth Ave 1sth [...]
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Posted in Hardware, Linux, Software, Technology on Sep 26th, 2007
I have finally moved all files to the AMD 64 PC. The most critical problems have been solved and I am extremely happy with the move to the new computer digs. This puppy runs faster than a scolded rabbit.
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Posted in Asides on Sep 26th, 2007
I’ve always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.
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Posted in Panama Journal on Sep 25th, 2007
Today was the day that I had been told to return to the Chiriquí Mall and pick up my driver’s license. When I went to where I had dropped off the paperwork, the lady said my license had expired and I needed to go to another office, outside and around the corner.
I knew my license [...]
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Posted in Panama Journal on Sep 25th, 2007
Today was a special day for a special young lady. Today was Natalie’s birthday. Under the guise of getting her to help me with my driver’s license today, I got Natalie to go for a ride. Then I surprised her by taking her to TGI Friday’s for a birthday lunch. She really didn’t want to [...]
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Posted in Hardware, Linux, Software, Technology on Sep 25th, 2007
I happen to be one of those people that manage to create work when others would leave well enough alone. That is what I continually do with my computer environment. I hear that a muscle that isn’t used atrophies. That being the case, I guess I am just causing my brain to remain healthy. I [...]
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Posted in Asides on Sep 25th, 2007
Do illiterate people get the full effect of alphabet soup?
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