Chiriquí Chatter

I was disappointed to learn that Karla was no longer at Optica Lopez. She was a sweet lady and one of the reasons I always enjoyed going there. She treated me professionally and made me feel that my business was appreciated.
I am saddened that she is no longer there.

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Last night I was invited to dinner, at the Hotel Gran Nacional, by some Chiriquí Chatter readers from Arlington, Virginia. It had been a while since I had eaten at the Gran Nacional. I had forgotten how tasty the barbecued chicken is.
I truly enjoyed my evening. The couple have plans to return to Chiriquí and [...]

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A very dear friend dropped this off yesterday. You know who you are. Thank you very much. I know just where to put them.

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Contrary to the title, this really isn’t another post about eating. Well, maybe only a little.
A Chiriquí Chatter reader had contacted me from the US and said he was going to be in David and would like to meet me for lunch while he was here. After arriving, in David, he called me and we [...]

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TE INVITAMOS A LA GRAN MARCHA POR LA NO VIOLENCIA, EN MEMORIA DE ANA MERCEDES MEDINA
SABADO 27 DE OCTUBRE A LAS 8.A.M.
SALIENDO DE ROMERO SAN MATEO
HASTA EL PARQUE DE CERVANTES DAVID CHIRIQUI
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LOS QUE DESEEN PARA MANIFESTAR SU APOYO PORTANDO CINTA, SOLICITARLE A AURI DE DUTARY 775-8407

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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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Last Friday night, Edi had her graduation ceremonies for completing all her courses to become a teacher. Since I have been in David, Edi has been the maid that has come twice a week to clean my apartment. This is an individual I truly respect. She has worked very hard in multiple jobs, while [...]

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Yajaira is one of my favorite people and has been a friend since 2004. I was lucky enough to be envited to Yajaira’s wedding last December and that was very special for me.
Happy Birthday Yajaira! I will be by later in the day with a surprise for you.
If you drop by Óptica Lopez today, tell [...]

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I just received information that Colin Hopton has passed away.
Dear folks,
FYI, Colin passed away yesterday. His funeral will be tomorrow, Friday, in Dolega at the St. Francis Catholic Church right on the plaza at 9 am. He leaves a wife, Elsi and a baby daughter Collett. I don’t know any other details. [...]

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On Sundays I usually go to the evening church service, but this past Sunday they were having a special baptism that I had been invited to attend. To the left is the front of my invitation, which I have reduced.

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