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Jim

@invader609

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American expat in Panama

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American

Lives in Las Tablas

Speaks English and some Spanish. or Spanglish

Registration: 17 May 2011

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Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dbrund

Water Quality by dbrund

In many countries in Latin America, the water quality is poor and people need to carry around bottled water to drink. However, I've heard that it is safe to drink tap water in Panama. Is that really so or is it only in the major cities, like ...

Jim

As 20+ years living in Central America, the last 10+ have been here on a Finca in the middle of nowhere. We always had spring fed water that was the best I ever experienced. That was then...now with a 2 year drought, both my deep wells have almost ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Panama by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Panama, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Panama? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

Jim

Sorry bout that but it was from a KODI site that locked my CAPS on. I tried everything b4 finally I had to restart my system. Again sorry. Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Panama by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Panama, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Panama? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

Jim

DO NOT BRING ANYTHING BUT YOUR UNDERWARE, SEX TOYS, BONG OR PIPE, MEAT FROM RESTAURANT DEPOT OR EQUAL, YOUR MEDS, MOST IMPORTANT "WATER", WE DON'T HAVE ANY NOW. YOUR FAVORITE WOMAN OR 2 ALTHOUGH THE LATINAS ARE SMOKIN HOT HERE, GPS AND ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
8 years ago
scotney3

V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3

I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?

Jim

If you read the previous posts, you will have your answers. :cool: :dumbom: Thank you. Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
9 years ago
scotney3

V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3

I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?

Jim

The Foreign Medical Program (FMP) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits program for Veterans with VA rated service-connected conditions that are residing or traveling abroad. Under FMP, VA assumes payment responsibility for ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
9 years ago
scotney3

V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3

I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?

Jim

You are going to need Tri-Care here in Panama. Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
9 years ago
scotney3

V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3

I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?

Jim

You have to have Tri Care to get it here in Panama. I don't know what FMP is. The VA care in South Florida is excellent. I've been using it for almost 20 years now. At my age we get free meds sent to my door and free checkups yearly with all ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Savvy Link

Driver's License in Panama by Savvy Link

Tip of the week... Tourist visiting Panama may drive with a valid driver’s license from their home country for a period of 90 days.

Jim

Can't you read and understand English??? Maybe it's not a good idea for you to be driving a car here. Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Savvy Link

Driver's License in Panama by Savvy Link

Tip of the week... Tourist visiting Panama may drive with a valid driver’s license from their home country for a period of 90 days.

Jim

Whewww Too much bullshit to go through. I've been here for going on 9 years and have a Costa Rica drivers license. Been stopped dozens of times and issued 2 boletas. Never once was there an issue with the license. When I was asked by the cop ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
11 years ago
CaliDevil71

Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71

Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...

Jim

About $2-3K should do it plus running back and forth to PTY about 3-4 times for fotos and other nonsense that could be done in other cities. Enjoy the experience !!! Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
11 years ago
CaliDevil71

Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71

Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...

Jim

Absolutely correct sir!!!! When the SHTF in the X-good ol USSA...there will be a mass exodus....if they can escape. Then you'll see outrageous price increases for everything, including beer!!! Me, we grow most everything we need including beef. We ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
11 years ago
CaliDevil71

Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71

Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...

Jim

1st Pick another country...2nd 8-10 years from now???? You'll be lucky if [moderated] hasn't stolen your savings and reduced your pension to pay for all the illegal wars and aliens demands. If you are serious about leaving the USSA, do it now and ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
11 years ago
bpcahoon

Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon

My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...

Jim

Great to see a person with the insight about the once great free country now know as the United Socialist States of America, soon to be known as the "New Free States of America"!!! I've been here for over 7 years and all I get is screwed around by ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
11 years ago
bpcahoon

Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon

My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...

Jim

Enough of the fluff for Panama. Now here's the reality....Forget about cheap living. The price of everything here has soared the past 4-5 years. Food prices are about the same as in the USSA. The price of medicines is outrageous and hospital care is ... Read More

Jim
invader609 replied to a thread
11 years ago
The iz monsta

New member traveling to Panama in June 2013 by The iz monsta

Hello, My great dane puppy is izzie hence the the name the "iz monsta" right now she is a little monsta. My wife and I are flying into Panama in June to look at possible retiring there. We live near the beach in Charleston, South Carolina. It's ...

Jim

Pick another country......Ecuador, Columbia, Argentina or Cuba are all better than Panama. I've been here 7 years, built my own house, grow organic products and I'm sick and tired of doing things the Panamanian way. They NEVER keep appointments and ... Read More