Recent Posts Tagged With 'Panama Journal'

• Pura Vida – Part 2

  Posted on Monday December 28th, 2009 at 09:07 in Panama Journal

  In this part I will discuss a little about the Paso Canoas experience. Since our destination was to San Jose, I was talked into going by bus again. I am not going to cover much about the actual bus trip, because it pretty well resembles a previous po...

• Pura Vida – Part 1

  Posted on Sunday December 27th, 2009 at 07:37 in Costa Rica, Panama Journal

  I have returned from my 8 day visit to Costa Rica and will have some posts to cover the trip. I brought back company with me, so it is going to take me some time to get organized. Just thought I would let you know I have returned. I will title the Co...

• American Legion Meeting in David

  Posted on Saturday December 26th, 2009 at 21:14 in events, Panama Journal

  I received the following from a Chiriquí Chatter reader. I am assuming the poster meant Hotel Puerta del Sol in David: The American Legion will be holding its Department Meeting in David on the 20th of January 2010 from 9:00 am till 5:00p.m. at the ...

• The World is Our Sandbox

  Posted on Thursday December 24th, 2009 at 23:39 in Panama Journal, reflecting

  While searching for something that I could schedule for posting on Christmas Morning, magically I received an email with a video on sand painting. I had never heard of sand painting. But if you search the Internet and YouTube, you will find many such...

• Organic Produce sale at Restaurante Maná

  Posted on Thursday December 17th, 2009 at 10:10 in health, restaurants, Panama Journal

  I just received the following email from Jorge at Restaurante Maná From: Jorge Luis Cedeño To: Don Ray Hola Don, Just wanted to inform you and your readers that starting this Saturday, December 19th at 10AM, Finca Santa Maria and Restaurante Ma...

• Birds Of A Feather (sort of)

  Posted on Wednesday December 16th, 2009 at 14:42 in animals, Panama Journal

  Last post and photos till I return from Costa Rica. I couldn’t leave without seeing the baby hummingbirds, so I stopped by the church this morning. Here is the nest. When you look at the birds, remember that the two of them together are smaller...

• Winding Down

  Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 19:04 in Panama Journal

  I have a ton of photos from the Restaurant Mana Christmas Party to work. Not going to happen for a while. I have a bunch more photos that I took today and a good story to go with them. Not going to happen for a while. I have several other things I wa...

• News Flash

  Posted on Monday December 14th, 2009 at 07:57 in animals, Panama Journal

  I just received the following email. Le cuento Don Ray que anoche nacieron dos diminutos colibrís, va estar dificil fotografiarles, son tan pequeños. Saludos María Rough translation is that last night two hummingbirds were born. Maria thinks it wi...

• Preparing For A Party

  Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 19:32 in Panama Journal

  Friday evening at Restaurante Mana was preparation time for the party that was scheduled for Saturday. Balloons were being blown up and packages were being wrapped. One of the individuals helping was Nicole, Vicky’s daughter. I saw her wearing ...

• Helping Hand Follow-up

  Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 08:39 in Panama Journal

  I mentioned in a previous post that I had received some money to help Yolanda, who I had written about that was in need of some assistance. I like to meet the person I am helping so I know that the assistance is aimed at the most important needs. Fri...

• L’ERBORISTERIA in Plaza Oteima

  Posted on Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 07:10 in businesses, Panama Journal

  Today is Mother’s Day and Christmas isn’t far off. If you haven’t found that perfect gift, I have a tip for you. A new store opened Plaza Oteima and across the street from Hotel Ciudad de David called L’ERBORISTERIA. They sell...

• Tis the Season

  Posted on Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 06:19 in pets, Panama Journal

  During this holiday season, Koki decided to come into season as well. I had to go buy some Pampers for her to wear to stop all of the holiday drippings that she was leaving on the floor. I am definitely going to have to have her spayed before she goe...

• Chocolate Fix?

  Posted on Monday December 7th, 2009 at 06:41 in Panama Journal

  While I was at PriceSmart yesterday, I saw this display of Mrs. Fields cookies. I remember going to the original Mrs. Fields shop on the waterfront in San Fransisco. I remember thinking I should buy the franchise for Texas because I thought that plac...

• The Other Side

  Posted on Saturday December 5th, 2009 at 07:56 in Panama Journal, reflecting

  After seeing the response and concerns raised by my “A Word of Caution” post, maybe I should balance it with the things I like about Panama. Normally, good bars on the windows (a way of life in Latin America), good friends, and an inside dog and ...

• A Word of Caution

  Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 07:45 in crime, Panama Journal

  I was talking to my friend Tom McCormack yesterday at CONWAY and he passed on two pieces of information related to recent crime. I am sure that there have been more, but it needs to get more visibility so that people don’t move to Panama think...

• Best Western Dia De Madre Special

  Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 05:50 in holidays, events, Panama Journal

  I received the following from Best Western David to post....

• CONWAY David Opens

  Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 05:24 in businesses, Panama Journal, plaza el terronal

  A 11:00 AM Conway was scheduled to open their doors. I arrived 15 minutes early and the parking lots were already full. People were waiting to the right of the door. People were waiting to the left of the door. The media was there taking videos of ...

• Curious

  Posted on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 at 09:23 in animals, fruit, Panama Journal

  I have been meaning to take this photo for several days. There is a coconut tree on a street near me. I have been noticing that some of the hanging coconuts had holes in them. Today I remembered to take the photo, but when I walked to the tree all of...

• The Early Bird Gets to Wait

  Posted on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 at 09:02 in businesses, Panama Journal, plaza el terronal

  I was there at 9:00 AM like a lot of other people. They were letting in employees and there were door watchers at the front. The opening for today will be at 11:00 AM....

• December Cerro Punta/Volcan Town Meeting

  Posted on Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 at 13:46 in events, Panama Journal

  I received a request to post the following: TOWN MEETING – December 9, 2009 The monthly Cerro Punta/Volcفn Town Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at our tasty venue, Restaurante Polineth. Restaurante Polineth (Paul’s) i...

• Restaurante Mana’s Kids Party Reminder

  Posted on Monday November 30th, 2009 at 17:53 in children, events, Panama Journal

  Here is an update from Jorge related to the children party that Restaurante Mana is having on Saturday, December 12. Original announcement is HERE. Follow-up Message is HERE. Just a reminder to keep the donations coming for the Kid’s party De...

• Knock Knock Anyone there Cable Onda

  Posted on Monday November 30th, 2009 at 06:47 in utilities, Panama Journal

  All day yesterday and still this morning, I don’t have the ABC and CBS channels. Makes it tough to watch Sunday football in English if the channels are down. It did force me to do other things. Do you thing that was really Cable Onda’s pl...

• Best Home Defense

  Posted on Sunday November 29th, 2009 at 18:05 in Panama Journal

  I received a request to post the following” The Best Home Defense He likes it when people try to break in..it gives him something fun to do. Doberman Puppies Available now. Males and Females both black and red and brown and red. Stable temperament...

• Mana’s Kids

  Posted on Saturday November 28th, 2009 at 07:04 in events, Panama Journal

  The other day I posted On a party that is to be given by Restaurante Mana. Today, I received and email from Jorge and Vicky with a photo of a handful of the the kids that are planning on coming. For many this will be an event you can’t even ima...

• The New Beginning

  Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 14:03 in blogs, Panama Journal

  Harold De Mun, better know by those of us that frequent the BOOKMARK in Dolega as Hal, is returning to his blog. Hal is an excellent writer and knows as much as any gringo living in these parts about surviving in Panama. I am sure during his life he ...

• Dynamite comes in Small Packages

  Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 10:07 in Panama Journal

  My dad always told me that dynamite came in small packages. That was because I was smaller than most of the children my age and he wanted to keep my confidence high. Well, today I see that hummingbirds also come in small packages (eggs). This morning...

• A Wonderful Thanksgiving To You All

  Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 07:19 in Panama Journal

  In the US, today will be a day of families getting together and celebrating all of the things that enrich their lives. To my family in the US, I am sorry I can’t be with you, but I am with you in spirit. Many US citizens, like I, have moved to ...

• Hotel Best Western David

  Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 05:30 in hotels, Panama Journal

  Hotel Best Western David is now open. Formerly it was Hotel Panama Rey. I stopped by and Susan Aguilera, the General Manager, gave me a tour. Thank you Susan. Here is the outside of the hotel. When you enter the hotel, you will first be informed tha...

• Container Status

  Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 09:55 in Panama Journal

  If you are wondering about the containers that will need assistance in unloading that have been brought to Panama by Tom McCormack, here is an email I received this morning. I will post a notice when Tom tells me that a work detail is needed to unloa...

• Neighborhood Project November 19, 2009

  Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 08:47 in Panama Journal, neighborhood

  Today’s photo is from a different direction, since I was returning from my vegetable market....