Category Archives: Getting Things Done

Ants in the dark, and other things

I haven’t been writing as much the last few days.  Sometimes I feel like I have things to say, and sometimes I don’t. Or, sometimes I’m just occupied with other things.  What has been going on the last few days? … Continue reading

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The Bus Terminal

November 16th, 2012 Today we decided to walk around the bus terminal area. I heard there were fabric shops there and I’m thinking of doing some sewing. We didn’t find much fabric, but we found a lot of other things. … Continue reading

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Organization, or lack of, and sounds in the night

November 12th, 2012 I have also posted my blog at WorldPress, but I will continue to post at WorldPress and on blogger also for a while and see how it goes. I find WorldPress a bit easier and more flexible … Continue reading

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One of these days, we are going to get it together!

November 9th, 2012  David, Chiriqui Provence, Republic of Panama. Yup, that’s where I live. Tomorrow will be one month since I left Florida. Tonight will be one week since the whole family came home. In some ways it has gone … Continue reading

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Catching up again – machetes, hurricaines, travel, and skype

Sunday 10/28/2012 Yes, you can cut the lawn with a machete This seems to go on a lot around here, lawn care by machete. Lawn care by machete and weed wacker is also common. I met a guy working in … Continue reading

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Friday 10/26/2012 David, Chiriqui Province, Panamá

The internet came yesterday, and I haven’t written anything since! I have been busy uploading everything I wrote before internet, and sorting through pics, uploading videos, etc. So, that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Lost in the city  … Continue reading

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Thursday 10/18/12 from David, Panamá

Conquering downtown! More things accomplished today! I conquered downtown. Well, maybe not exactly but I managed to find downtown, park the car, accomplish all the errands, and find my way home. For me, that was an achievement! The area is … Continue reading

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October 17th, Wednesday, a big day

one week after leaving Florida. A lot has happened in a week Finally, the car! Today I got my car so now I am free to move about much more easily. The seller and his wife went downtown with me to … Continue reading

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Addresses in David, Panama, or lack of addresses

I don’t know if this applies to everywhere in Panama, but have a feeling it does. The situation seemed very similar in Panama City also. There are no addresses and very few street signs. My house has no address so … Continue reading

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Parking Tickets in David, Panamá

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 Parking tickets – they have an interesting system here for parking around downtown. There are women walking around who sell parking cards for about $0.10. When you park, you put one of these cards under your windshield … Continue reading

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