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Gray Haired Lady- Weekend is Here May 19, 2012
Tag Archives: Panama
Far South
Decision made. It’s been a rough couple of weeks deciding what the best move would be, for me. A couple of deciding factors. One, it’s high season in Panama and I am concerned that once there, I wouldn’t be able … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward
Tagged Bocas del Toro, decisions, editing, family, going south, grandchildren, moving, Panama, South Africa, Southern California
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a little each day
Each day is another step to moving to Bocas. We ALMOST had a rental but it was snatched out from under us. At first glance, it looked perfect for us, but obviously it was not meant to be. So I … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward
Tagged Bocas del Toro, Everett, grandchildren, Oliver, packing up, Panama, travel, trip
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Voice found
So now I have a “kid” voice for ecology.com - it was a challenge, but after several iterations, I got it. Now I have a series of articles to do, basically rewrites of existing, dense pieces to make them kid friendly. … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward
Tagged baby boomers, Bocas del Toro, Dungeness crab, ecology.com, editing, Panama, travel, trip
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Psyching myself up
I sometimes doubt myself and what I am doing. Wondering if I am strong enough to do this on my own. And I know that Susan is only planning to be down in Panama for a short time, so I … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward, Musings
Tagged baby boomers, Bocas del Toro, Panama, Susan, travel, v-lux 30
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Interesting…
Yesterday I had an interesting proposition! Several months ago, I talked to a guy who is working with Escape from America, an online magazine. That was when I hadn’t decided where I was going, thinking most likely Mexico. He has … Continue reading
Taking steps
I’ve decided on the Spanish school I want to go to in Bocas del Toro. It is called Spanish by the Sea and they have a hostel attached – one option – or I can do a homestay or go to … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward
Tagged Bocas del Toro, crab, dungeness, kangen water, language school, Panama, spanish by the sea
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Summer?
I think we might have summer today! Here it is, on the downside of the summer solstice, and we are still waiting… But today is beautifully clear, although it is very cold outside, 46F/10C. Maybe it will warm up to … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward, Musings
Tagged baby boomers, moving, mymixednuts.com, osprey, packing, Panama, weather
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How to eat an elephant
Sometimes it seems like I am taking on too much, moving to a different world, keeping the nuts going, editing, etc. But then one giant piece of the puzzle falls into place and things appear a whole lot different. Finances … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward
Tagged baby boomers, Bocas del Toro, clothing, grandma, Panama, social security, weather
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Planning
Planning is a great way to keep the dream alive and moving forward. Years ago, I painted a picture of the house I want to live it. It has been stashed away in a box and I had forgotten all … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward
Tagged Bocas del Toro, Leica V-Lux 30, my house, New Zealand, Panama, planning
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end of hell week(s)
That was a marathon! Twelve back-to-back days of nuts and packing and shipping. Finally sent off the last batch yesterday – pushed to get it done so I wouldn’t have to go in today. I don’t think I could have … Continue reading
Posted in Moving forward, Musings
Tagged hell week, iris, lettuce, Panama, South Africa
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