Comments on: Looking For That Perfect Christmas Gift?

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:02:30 +0000

Hi Kathy. The Shopping Center is on the one way street that runs front of Parque Cervantes, by Romero’s. The Shopping Center, is toward the end of that street. If you go to the end of the street and turn right and watch for an opening, you will find the parking lot.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:35:00 +0000

Guess I don’t spend enough time in downtown David. Where is the Shopping Center? What a great idea for my adoted Panamanian Mom. Thanks

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:01:02 +0000

Hi DSD. I know the require a purchase for parking free, but didn’t know about the other penality. If I remember right, their card that they give you says $5/ hour if there is no purchase.

Your new situation is just plain crazy. If I had spent a large amount in the Shopping Center, I think I would request to talk to the Manager.

I will pay attention when I drive by the “old” Bamvol place. Haven’t been by there recently or I just didn’t notice it.

By: DSD

DSD — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:08:00 +0000

Well, well, well - it looks like we now have a David Shopping Divo! Bravo, Don Ray!

The Shopping Center store IS a nice place to shop, with a surprisingly large array of higher quality products. One note about the ‘free’ parking - they have small signs posted to this effect at the door - if you’re seen returning to the parking lot with purchases from other stores, you’ll be charged $5, whether you’ve purchased anything from The Shopping Center or not. Fair enough to charge for parking, but $5 is a little steep.

Heather - about sushi ingredients. I spotted nori in a small Chinese specialty store (beside the Nueva China restaurant) several months ago, but can’t guarantee they still have it. As for the Japanese rice, mirin, wasabe, etc. - not yet spotted in David.

Don Ray - our friends at Bamvol have once again disappeared. Wonder if this is permanent or they’ll resurface elsewhere?

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:45:46 +0000

Hi Heather,

To be honest, I don’t know how they price the embroidery. To do a name, I know it is about $4.00. If you have something elaborate, I don’t know if the price goes up or if it stays the same.

Not being a sushi connoisseur, I can’t answer the sushi question. Maybe some one else will have an answer.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:37:05 +0000

What do they charge to embroider one towel?

PS. do you know anywhere in David where you can get sushi ingredients?

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:40:23 +0000

Hi Ellen. Thanks for dropping in. I am not in the Shopping Center often, but when I go, I always go have an ice cream cone.

By: ellen munday

ellen munday — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:29:28 +0000

dear don-ray,
looks like you are giving “the diva” a run for her money!
great idea and practical one size fits all!
and love the reward at the end it is not easy to get rum rasin i.c. i think it is an old flavor but a goody ellen