Comments on: Yahoo Whining http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/ "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." - James Dean Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:06:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Don Ray http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31158 Don Ray Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:32:40 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31158 Hi Debbie,,Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. You raise some good points. If we can't be happy with ourselves, we will find it difficult to be happy with other things. They say that misery loves company and I guess they are just trying to find happiness in making others miserable. Hi Debbie,,Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. You raise some good points. If we can’t be happy with ourselves, we will find it difficult to be happy with other things.

They say that misery loves company and I guess they are just trying to find happiness in making others miserable.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31157 Debbie Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:17:18 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31157 Don, Unfortunately, those who complain about their circumstances will complain regardless of where they live. I try to avoid the negative people I encounter because they cloud my life with negativity and pessimism. When living in Nicaragua, I found that it was best to avoid the complaining gringos because the ones who complained the loudest were basically unhappy with their own lives and were trying to escape from something. It is sad to say, but there were very few gringos living in Nicaragua that I wanted to befriend. My husband and I lived in a tiny community called La Paloma on Ometepe Island. We were the only gringos, and we immersed ourselves in the community. Even though our Spanish was less than ideal and many aspects of our lives remained a mystery, due to our misinterrpretation of the language, we created strong, loving bonds with the locals. It is my opinion that any gringo moving to a foreign country should be required to volunteer, in some small way, in their local community. In providing a service to others, one does not have the inclination to complain. It brings a new perspective to one's life and enables one to truly appreciate the gifts life has to offer. Don,
Unfortunately, those who complain about their circumstances will complain regardless of where they live. I try to avoid the negative people I encounter because they cloud my life with negativity and pessimism. When living in Nicaragua, I found that it was best to avoid the complaining gringos because the ones who complained the loudest were basically unhappy with their own lives and were trying to escape from something.
It is sad to say, but there were very few gringos living in Nicaragua that I wanted to befriend. My husband and I lived in a tiny community called La Paloma on Ometepe Island. We were the only gringos, and we immersed ourselves in the community. Even though our Spanish was less than ideal and many aspects of our lives remained a mystery, due to our misinterrpretation of the language, we created strong, loving bonds with the locals.
It is my opinion that any gringo moving to a foreign country should be required to volunteer, in some small way, in their local community. In providing a service to others, one does not have the inclination to complain. It brings a new perspective to one’s life and enables one to truly appreciate the gifts life has to offer.

]]> By: Don Ray http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31152 Don Ray Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:14:36 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31152 Hi Wendy. I never go out to eat much when I am in PC, but if I knew of an exceptional Mexican restaurant, I might make the effort. My next trip to PC I will go to YOYtec computer store. I have to keep my priorities straight. Hi Wendy. I never go out to eat much when I am in PC, but if I knew of an exceptional Mexican restaurant, I might make the effort. My next trip to PC I will go to YOYtec computer store. I have to keep my priorities straight.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31151 Wendy Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:03:08 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31151 In my humble opinion, you should skip El Patio. We're from CA and NM and tried it. UGGGGGHHHHH. It's not even as good as some of the bad gringo chains in the US. There's a new Yahoo group (yep, another one!) that's devoted to eating in Panama: panama-restaurants, where there is a discussion of Mexican restaurants in PC. In my humble opinion, you should skip El Patio. We’re from CA and NM and tried it. UGGGGGHHHHH. It’s not even as good as some of the bad gringo chains in the US. There’s a new Yahoo group (yep, another one!) that’s devoted to eating in Panama: panama-restaurants, where there is a discussion of Mexican restaurants in PC.

]]> By: Don Ray http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31125 Don Ray Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:08:17 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31125 I am not in PC often, but a great Mexican food restaurant always has a change of getting me to try it. Thanks for dropping in.I will remember to forget the one at Allbrook. I am not in PC often, but a great Mexican food restaurant always has a change of getting me to try it.

Thanks for dropping in.I will remember to forget the one at Allbrook.

]]> By: Bob http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31121 Bob Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:06:05 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31121 don, this totally unrelated but wanted to tell you about a new restraunt. don't know if you get to panama city much but they have a new "tx-mex" restraunt called mrs.mendosas kitchen near the allbrook mall across from el rey. they have been advertising alot on one of the english language stations. its a miami chain that started in '87 and that should have sent up warrning flags but i've been "jonesin" for some cheese enchillads, rice and beans so i had to go. well to my disapointment they didn't even have enchillads on the menu, and their rice and beans were extra $1 each for a 4oz cup. the beans were missing something. i had a beef barrito "estylo enchillad" (extra $2) which was ok. they do not place a basket of chips with salsa on the table but do include a few with the meal, you had to go and get your own salsa. my panamanian girlfriend suggest the next time we want mexican, patio mexicano in el congrejo around via argentina. i'll give that a try when i'm down there for christmas and let you know. bob don,
this totally unrelated but wanted to tell you about a new restraunt.
don’t know if you get to panama city much but they have a new “tx-mex” restraunt called mrs.mendosas kitchen near the allbrook mall across from el rey. they have been advertising alot on one of the english language stations. its a miami chain that started in ‘87 and that should have sent up warrning flags but i’ve been “jonesin” for some cheese enchillads, rice and beans so i had to go.
well to my disapointment they didn’t even have enchillads on the menu, and their rice and beans were extra $1 each for a 4oz cup. the beans were missing something.
i had a beef barrito “estylo enchillad” (extra $2) which was ok. they do not place a basket of chips with salsa on the table but do include a few with the meal, you had to go and get your own salsa.
my panamanian girlfriend suggest the next time we want mexican, patio mexicano in el congrejo around via argentina. i’ll give that a try when i’m down there for christmas and let you know.
bob

]]> By: Henry http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31117 Henry Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:37:57 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31117 "I’ve given the Panamians two years to get it straight - or woe betide them!" That is your mistake. In Panama, we never get it straight. You should have said you wanted water skiing. Then snow skiing would be the likely result. Henry “I’ve given the Panamians two years to get it straight - or woe betide them!”

That is your mistake. In Panama, we never get it straight. You should have said you wanted water skiing. Then snow skiing would be the likely result.

Henry

]]> By: Mike http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31103 Mike Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:03:06 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31103 My experience in the States was that you had to be (or look like) a certain age to get a Senior discount for rooms, travel etc. BTW, I am flying COPA from Quito to DC for $575, a price I got on the internet. Of course the hours are weird (lv at 1600 and arrive at 2345 with a one hour layover in Panama) but the price is right - especially for 10 days at Christmas time. And they sell real Irish whiskey at the tax free stores! I have heard the whining at many points of the globe. I think it does us a lot of harm. It makes us look like petulant children stamping our feet for a candy bar before dinner. Personally, I'm retiring to Panama for the skiing on snow covered slopes. I've given the Panamians two years to get it straight - or woe betide them! My experience in the States was that you had to be (or look like) a certain age to get a Senior discount for rooms, travel etc. BTW, I am flying COPA from Quito to DC for $575, a price I got on the internet. Of course the hours are weird (lv at 1600 and arrive at 2345 with a one hour layover in Panama) but the price is right - especially for 10 days at Christmas time. And they sell real Irish whiskey at the tax free stores!
I have heard the whining at many points of the globe. I think it does us a lot of harm. It makes us look like petulant children stamping our feet for a candy bar before dinner.
Personally, I’m retiring to Panama for the skiing on snow covered slopes. I’ve given the Panamians two years to get it straight - or woe betide them!

]]> By: KK http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31092 KK Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:29:25 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31092 Hey Don! You can get your Gringo discounts in Panama.. It's Easy!! Get this.. I visited Panama with my beautiful wife last weekend. We visited some friends and had a generally good time except for the weather which was kind of cool/cloudy up by Paso Ancho ..but we shopped at PriceSmart and managed to stock up with a bunch of stuff including cheap(er) liquor and a few items for friends here in CR.. Anyhow, LOW & Behold! We ate at the Bambito and had some tasty filet minons ..I think I had a Balboa too..yes! Anyhow, the waiter was kind enough to give my wife & I the Gringo discount even though we have no Panama Cedulas! (And are substantially younger than 95% of the pensionado Gringo crowd). Our hosts are residents and, of course, got their 25%. Then I visited a pharmacy to fill a script. The pharmacist presented me with said prescription, quoted the going price and then proceeded to grant me a 12% discount!! All this with just being nice & decent (mostly) with the local folk. No questions about cedulas at all! I love visiting Panama and saving a few USPesos. Then we checked out & back in @ Canoas and the CR Aduana waved us on with no customs hassles & no impuestos! See you in a few months for more fun and cedula-less descuentos! PURA VIDA!! Hey Don!
You can get your Gringo discounts in Panama.. It’s Easy!! Get this.. I visited Panama with my beautiful wife last weekend. We visited some friends and had a generally good time except for the weather which was kind of cool/cloudy up by Paso Ancho ..but we shopped at PriceSmart and managed to stock up with a bunch of stuff including cheap(er) liquor and a few items for friends here in CR..
Anyhow, LOW & Behold! We ate at the Bambito and had some tasty filet minons ..I think I had a Balboa too..yes! Anyhow, the waiter was kind enough to give my wife & I the Gringo discount even though we have no Panama Cedulas! (And are substantially younger than 95% of the pensionado Gringo crowd). Our hosts are residents and, of course, got their 25%. Then I visited a pharmacy to fill a script. The pharmacist presented me with said prescription, quoted the going price and then proceeded to grant me a 12% discount!! All this with just being nice & decent (mostly) with the local folk. No questions about cedulas at all! I love visiting Panama and saving a few USPesos.
Then we checked out & back in @ Canoas and the CR Aduana waved us on with no customs hassles & no impuestos! See you in a few months for more fun and cedula-less descuentos!
PURA VIDA!!

]]> By: Don Ray http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31077 Don Ray Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:59:46 +0000 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2007/12/13/yahoo-whining/#comment-31077 Bob, Mike, Wally and Jaime - Thanks for taking the time to comment. Bob, Mike, Wally and Jaime - Thanks for taking the time to comment.

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