Today is the birthday of my partner, best friend, fellow blogger, and husband.
Good morning! Where’s the coffee?
We met in 1990 when we were both living in Kansas, and married in 1996. If you’d told me back then that we would be living in Panama I’d have told you that you’re crazy! 😀 But, it has been an interesting journey with more twists and turns than we ever imagined, and more fun along the way that I’ve ever had.
chillin in the morning
It makes a big difference in life if you have a good partner at your side. I am very fortunate 🙂
The Panama Adventure 
Kris,
Happy birthday to your hubby. You are fortunate to be on the same page.
Best wishes,
Sunni
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Yes, isn’t that the truth! The problems we’ve had in earlier years are a good thing because now we know how fortunate we are to have found each other.
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I live in Independence, Mo. We have 11 inches of snow. I have read several books on Panama. I found your blog and am enjoying it a lot. Hope to visit Panama soon. Keep up the good words Mike
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We lived next door in KS for quite a while. I remember those winters and don’t miss them. I hope you can visit Panama too, and thanks for the kind words about my blog 🙂
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Happy birthday Mr. Hubby! How wonderful to be able to spend it with family. Enjoy your day!
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He says thank you very much 🙂
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Happy birthday. Helen and I do almost everything together in Saint Lucia (Caribbean). Still very anxious to sell our home over here. We are prepared to move to Panama, David area. We have all documents ready when we move to Panama and apply for the pensionado visa. Fortunately in The Netherlands all official documents are multi lingual Inc. Spanish. As I worked 13 years in Spain, my Spanish is fluent. In my sparetime in Panama I would like to teach Spanish. Anyway I can also teach English to Panamenians. Enjoy the snow. We have not seen it in more than 10 years.
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He says thanks! Your Spanish will be very helpful here. There is a big push to learn English here so that should be very helpful as well. As for the paperwork, it’s always red tape just part of the process.
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Happy Birthday, Enjoy the Sunshine and Warmth
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Thanks! We’ll be back soon
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Happy Birthday, Joel. I hope you and Kris have a wonderful day. Isn’t it so wonderful to be with the one you love in the place you love to be living!
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Yes indeed, thank you so much 🙂
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¡Feliz cumpleaños Joel! ¡Esperamos que haya muchos, muchos más por venir!
KA & E
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Gracias amigos! Yo tambien. Tenemos muchas cosas que hacer 🙂
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Happy Birthday, Joel!!! And you must be thrilled to see the snow!!!! Kidding, of course. Best Wishes, Julia
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It was chilly but beautiful. Joel says thanks for the birthday wishes 🙂
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For Joel —– “Que Tenga, un buen dia” — first Spanish I learned in Panama was from you and I use it now to wish you a happy birthday. Looking forward to seeing you an about 3 months.
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Muchas gracias amigo! Igual 🙂
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Happy birthday and many happy returns to Joel. See you both soon.
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Joel says thanks, and we both look forward to seeing you both on our return 🙂
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Happy birthday to Joel! So wonderful to have an amazing partner!
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He says thank you. Yes, you know how good that is because you’re in the middle of a big adventure yourselves.
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Happy birthday to Joel! Hope you’re having a great time in Seattle and we’ll see you next week – yay!
– John and Susan
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Thanks! We are having a great time. See you soon 🙂
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Congratulations, Joel, on making another orbit of the sun without stepping in front of one of those crazy Panamanian drivers…
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Joel says thanks 🙂
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He’s a musician and everyone knows they’re never to be trusted. You promised that he would sing and play for us and he never has! Glad he has a good minder in you though! Happy BD Joel!
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Ha! Well you have to show up. You’ve missed a few jam sessions and any day is music day at the house.
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