Other than Panama, what countries have the best overall advantages for USA citizen to retire? Panama is so uncertain in their new immigration reform proposals, especially armed immigration police force proposal, that we want to widen our search for a place to retire in our 50's.

Where to retire, Panama, Costa Rica or Uruguay? I'd like to get the most from my retirement savings. I can do that by retiring to a "low cost of living" yet modern country. Panama, Costa Rica and Uruguay all fit that description. I'm a US citizen and speak fluent Spanish. Give me serious input please.

Where is the best place in Panama to retire? Near the seashore.

best place to retire, Panama? How good is it to retire in Panama from the US? My husband and I are thinking of retiring to Panama. We are in the first stages and are just know looking for fact finding trips. Has anyone out there retired to Panama from the US? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ! !

How can i find people from the U.S , Canada or Europe that wants to Retire in Panama ?? any broker or agent in the real state buss here that can help with this question ?

Is Panama City a good place to retire? I hear that the real estate is reasonably priced.? I read on the internet that it is safe. It has great beaches. Hoiw is the sailing?

Where can i find people that wants to retire in panama? there is any forum or webpage or chat

How is living in Panama for a somewhat retired American citizen? My Mother is retired from the U.S. Air Force, now an ordained minister, and considering relocating to Panama (country, not the city in Florida state). What are the overall conditions and experience like there?

Does anyone know of a remote area in Panama in the high interior where one can retire on $1,022 a month? Age 66, trying to find a perminant area to live on SS retirement. Need a low cost rental for starters. Not looking for company, although I'm not against a female companion with like minded interests. For starters, I'm more concerned to find a nice enviornment and a peaceful place to live. I've been residing in Thailand off and on for the past 4 years, but the new military regeim has tightened up the visa requirements, and I cannot afford to travel back and forth to the US every three months. Would appreciate any advice from anyone with personal knowledge of such areas in Panama, Central America. Thanks, Alan

Are many retired Americans moving to Panama having anything to do with Universal Health Coverage? Is Universal Health Coverage already instituted in Panama and available to Americans who go to live there? How long has that kind of nationally sponsored medical insurance been in place or am I simply mistaken?

Is Panama a good place for Americans to retire?

anybody know of any americans retired to panama? it's supposed to be a great place to retire,just curious

Americans retiring to Central America,Panama? Have you retired to Panama? Have you lived there? Are you retired to another Central American country? Wishing to establish ongoing conversation, please, as we are looking at these options.

Anyone know someone who has retired to Panama? I am thinking of going there to look at property.

can you retire on 1200 dollars a month in panama?

When Bush the Idiot King retires to Panama, do you think? He'll be worried about the failures he left real Americans with?

My family and i would like to relocate to panama city from England whats it like there? We are a family of 5. twins of 15 & a ten yr old (all girls) My partner works in construction and i also have my own business, we would like to make afresh start in a new country and meet new people. We have all fallen inlove with panama not to mention the house prices ( the houses are massive!".....we want what everybody else wants nice area, good schools, low crime rates and good community spirits, somewhere safe to bring up the kids, if it exists. On researching panama it seems to have all the above including good immigration laws and more, its even no1 place to retire, but what bothers us the most is that we could have it all and a natural disaster just takes it away.The hurricanes are one of our biggest concerns. Is it reguarly threatened with hurricanes?, anybody whose got any answers or advice let us know as we are planning to visit in april. Blessins and best wishes, Noor

Is anybody interested in buying Real Estate in Panama, Centra America for retirement, investment or vacation? I am a Realtor and I have traveled to Panama en several occasions, I love the country and there are plenty of benefits for Americans that will like to retire to a peaceful and inexpensive country. My husband and I are buying a property there for our retirement. Properties are very affordable and I will be able to help you with the purchase and also with the legal side of the deal, since I have a relationship with a reputable law firm in Panama City that I can recommend. Pacific coast or Caribbean coast, golf, mountains, Panama has it all. If you like more information, or have questions, please write to me.

WE are thinking of retiring to Panama or Central America in 5 years or so--anyone had any experience in this?? We are 60 and 50 respectively, very artistic and have an abiding love of nature. I am hoping to make some contacts with the retired Expatriate community in Central America, Costa Rica or mostly Panama before we go to visit. If you have been there yourself, or know anyone personally or know how I can contact such a group, I'd love to hear more about your experiences, both the good and the not so good! thanks for participating.!

Have you ever been to Panama or Costa Rica? I am thinking of moving to Panama or Costa Rica, do you know of information on either of those as far as buying land and retiring? Do they hate Americans? I do speak some spanish. I am considering buying land and retiring. I'm certain that I would always want to have enough cash, so I could leave should problems arise

What is the maximum age to get Health Insurance in Panama? What if I have Diabetes? My uncle who is a retired policeman from Oregon is retiring to Chiriqui. He is 57 and has diabetes and his policy from work does not cover him after retirement. Does anybody have advise on how to get him a policy?

Looking for opinions on moving from San Fransisco to Panama? I'm considering selling my house and moving to Panama or Costa Rica. I'd walk away from here with about $400k and would like to live near a nice beach community and semi retire. I'm 45.

Does anyone know how a retired vet can find a good paying job in the country of Panama? Retired Food Service but looking for any good jobs

any information about Colon-Panama? is it a good place to live, I m planning to retire in Panama and just wondering myself if Colon would be a nice place to live.

In your opinion where is the best place in the world to retire? We would like no cold weather and no or very little taxes. We were thinking perhaps, Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, South Africa or Mexico.

information about retiring in Panama?

Central Americans, What do you think of all the retirees moving down there? A lot of Americans and Canadians move to Panama and Costa Rica when they retire.

How do you build "green?"? My mother plans on building a small home in Panama to retire in. She's thinking about making it "green." I know there's geo-thermal, gray water, water barrels, wind and solar power, but how do you get someone to build that?

Is it possible to retire here in USA on only $590. a month income? Or should I try another country like Panama?

How can I renew my green card? I am married to a U.S. citizen and lived in the U.S. for ten years. I know live with my same husband here in Panama as he is retired and we decided to live here. My Green Card has ex- pired. Can my husband apply for a renewal through the American Embassy here in Panama where we live. He is retired military and we are living togeather here in Panama.Since I did live and work legally while in the U.S. and we were married thorugh legal channels while he was in the military can I still renew my green card. Tks.

My uncle wants to Retire in Central America.? He's about 60, living in Chicago and single and bored. He says he wants a different life, and cheaper cost-of-living but without getting shot or kidnapped! Have any Americans or Brits here on Yahoo lived in Panama, Nicaragua or Guatamla or Costa Rico? I think Mexico is TOO rough! Thanx for ALL the REsponses. It seems like all the countries in C.A. are hospitable! ...er, except for Mexico. Now my uncle is thinking about marrying an Hispanic woman, just to learn the language.

PANAMA or COSTA RICA? WE are young retired couple trying to relocate to Latin America. Need advice on what is preferable Panama or Costa Rica regarding cost of living etc. Thanks!

How to find eye candy? I know this sounds dumb. On TV and the movies you always see great lokking women hanging out poolside with succesfull guy. I'm 44 and retired, live in Panama City Beach Fl in a nice house near the water and with a pool. SInce I stopped working I can't find anyplace to meet women especially those that would like to sunbathe, go to dinner and let me buy then gifts. How do I find women?

is there a harry ackerman in greensburgh pa. retired af? retired us airforce in panama city fl1961 daughter named marianna

hi if you in the military and havenot taken this survey please due? if you currently doing your years in active or inactive years after active please fill out,if your retired and not doing your inactive years please dont fill out First of all, on behave of all students of Buena Vista University in Fort Dodge, Iowa we would like to thank you for your service for us and this great country. Your duty and sacrifice means to a lot to us, so keep the good work. At Buena Vista University as students, we are conducting a survey on the cohesion of military units and we would be honored if take this survey for us. Providing information on this survey is voluntary. There is no penalty if you choose not to respond. However, maximum participation is encouraged so that the data will be complete and representative. Your survey instrument will be treated as confidential. Identifying information will be used only by persons engaged in, and for the purposes of, the survey Cohesion in Military Units 1.Which area of the armed services are you a member of? a.Army b.Navy c.Air Forces d.Marines 2.What is your grade? a.E-1 to E-3 f. Warrant Officer b.E-4 g. O-1 to O-2 c.E-5 h. O-3 d.E-6 i. O-4 e.E-7 to E-9 j.O-5 and above 3.What category does your occupation fall? a.Infantry, Gun Crews and Allied Science, including armor and amphibious, combat engineering, combat air crew and military police. b.Electronic Equipment Repair c.Communications and Intelligence Specialists d.Medical and Dental Specialists e.Other Technical and Allied Specialists, including photography, drafting, surveying, mapping, weather, ordinance disposal and diving, scientific and engineering aides, musicians f.Administrative Specialists and Clerks g.Electrical/Mechanical Equipment Repair h.Craft workers, including metal working, construction, utilities, lithography, gas and fuel production, fabric, leather and rubber repair, marine operating crafts, fire fighting, and damage control 4.Are you (mark only one) a.Hispanic b.Black c.White d.Other 5.What is the highest grade of school that you have completed? a.High school, not graduate b.High school diploma or GED c.Associate’s or other two year degree d.Bachelor’s degree e.Graduate Study or graduate Degree 6.What is your gender? a.Male b.Female To be continued... The rest of the survey... 7.If currently married or in relationship, is your spouse… a.On active military duty? b.A civilian, but formally in the military? c.A civilian, never in military? d.N/A, I am single 8.How long have you been serving in the military? Years_____Months_____ 9.Have you served in the following operations (check all that apply)? __ Operation Just Cause in Panama __ Operations Desert Storm/Shield __ Operation Joint Task Force hurricane Andrew or Katrina in Florida and Georgia __ Operation Restore Hope in Somalia __ Operation Able Sentry in Macedonia __ Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti __ Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia __ Other 10.Would you like to stay in military until retirement? a.Yes b.No c.Not sure 11.Are their members of the opposite sex serving in your unit? a.Yes b.No 12.Which of the following describes how you feel about your co-workers? a.I believe that I can trust and depend on my coworkers. b.I believe that my coworkers and I communicate well c.I believe that my coworkers and I work well together. d.I believe that my coworkers and I would respond well to a crisis. 13.How would you describe the cohesiveness of your unit? a.We are a very cohesive unit. b.We are a loosely cohesive unit. c.We are divided into conflicting groups. d.Gender differences weaken cohesiveness. 14.Do you think men and women should be segregated during basic training, or integrated? a.Segregated for both enlisted and officers b.Segregated for enlisted, but integrated officers c.Integrated for enlisted, but segregated for officers d.Integrated for both enlisted and officers 15.When women are integrated into previously all-male units, how should they be assigned? a.We should try to assign women evenly across units. b.We should try to assign women only to some units so there will be more of them on each sight. c.We shouldn’t pay attention to gender when assigning women to previously all-male units. To be continued... The rest of the survey: 16.Do you believe women are treated differently by your commanding officer? a.Yes b.No 17.Do you believe you have been treated differently by your coworkers because of gender? a. Yes b. No 18. If you believe you have been treated differently, how (select all that apply)? a. I have received more mentoring/instruction/support than opposite gender. b. I have received less mentoring/instruction/ support than opposite gender. c. I have been given more dirty work. d. I have been given less dirty work. e. Others pay more attention to me and single me out. f. Others pay less attention to me and ignore me. g. I am harassed or teased because of my gender. h. More is expected of me than the opposite gender. i. Less is expected of me that the opposite gender. j. I tend to get better assignments than the opposite gender. k. I tend to get worse assignments than the opposite gender. l. I tend to receive overly positive work evaluations. m. I tend to receive overly negative work evaluations. n. I have a better chance of being promoted than the opposite gender. o. I have a less chance of being promoted than the opposite gender. 19.Which of the following options comes closet to your opinion? a.I am satisfied with the present military regulations that exclude women from certain direct combat roles. b.I think that women who want to volunteer for the combat arms should be allowed to do so. c.I think that women should be treated exactly like men and serve in the combat arms just like men. 20.How do you feel about the possibility of women serving in the following units? a.These units should remain closed to women. b.Qualified women should be allowed to volunteer for these units. c.Qualified women should be assigned to these units the same way men are. Infantry a b c Armor a b c Submarines a b c Special Forces a b c 21.Is there anything on the topic of women serving in your unit that you would feel uncomfortable saying in front of service members? a.Yes b.No c.If yes, please explain: Thanks for taking the survey...

Why is Bush harboring terrorist Jose Luis Posada Carriles? April 17, 2007 Dear Attorney General Gonzales: It has come to my attention that based on a recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cordone, Luis Posada Carriles may be released on bond from jail in New Mexico. I adamantly oppose the release of Posada Carriles and assert that the decision is inconsistent with respect to our nation’s policy and principles regarding terrorism. This case is important for United States relations with our neighbors in the hemisphere, and for our moral credibility on the so-called “Global War on Terrorism.” Posada Carriles is a CIA-trained Cuban exile implicated in a series of terrorist incidents, including the bombing of the Cubana Airlines civilian airliner that killed 73 people on October 6, 1976. Evidence in this case has continued to emerge as recently as 2005 when the National Security Archive of George Washington University posted a declassified CIA document from 1976 that quotes Posada Carriles as saying, “We are going to hit a Cuban airplane.” Additionally, Posada Carriles was a participant in a notorious act of domestic terror that took place here in Washington, D.C., with the bombing that killed former Chilean Foreign Minister Orlando Letelier and his American associate Ronnie Moffitt. Carter Cornick, a retired counterterrorism specialist for the FBI who worked on the Letelier case, said in an interview with The New York Times that the Cubana Airlines bombing and the Letelier car bombing were planned at a June 1976 meeting in Santo Domingo attended by Posada Carriles. Cornick said that Posada Carriles was involved “up to his eyeballs” in planning the attacks. At the time of these bombings Venezuelan police found maps and other evidence in Posada’s Venezuelan residence that tied him to the terrorist acts. Furthermore, by evading Venezuelan justice, Posada Carriles has been able to continue committing terrorist crimes in recent years. In a 1998 interview with The New York Times, Posada Carriles claimed responsibility for organizing a series of bombings aimed at Cuban hotels, department stores and other civilian targets during the summer of 1997. These bombings killed an Italian tourist and injured 11 other people. In November 2000, Posada Carriles was arrested in Panama for preparing a bomb to explode in the University of Panama’s Conference Hall, where Fidel Castro was scheduled to deliver a speech. Hundreds of people were expected to attend this event, and had Cuban intelligence not uncovered the plot beforehand, there would have been massive civilian casualties. Posada Carriles was convicted in a Panamanian court only to be pardoned by Panamanian President Mireya Moscoso just days before she left office in August 2004. On September 19, 2001, President Bush powerfully reaffirmed our national policy against terrorism: “Anybody who harbors a terrorist, encourages terrorism, will be held accountable. I would strongly urge any nation in the world to reject terrorism, expel terrorists.” As recently as April 10, 2007, President Bush reiterated these sentiments when he said “I vowed that if you harbored a terrorist you’re equally as guilty as the terrorist. That’s a doctrine. In order for this country to be credible, when the President says something, he must mean it. I meant it….” If Posada Carriles is released on bond, there is a reasonable assumption that he may flee the United States in avoidance of further prosecution by this country and others. To tolerate such an outcome is inconsistent with the stated principles and policy of the United States with respect to the “Global War on Terror” and mars U.S. standing among the international community. As such, to provide Posada Carriles with an opportunity to escape prosecution for acts of terror will compromise the moral credibility of the United States. I urge the following alternative course of action by the United States: Return Posada Carriles to Venezuela where former Vice President Jose Vicente Rangel has unequivocally stated that Posada Carriles will be tried for his crimes. It is a priority for Venezuela, and it should be a priority for the United States to ensure that Posada Carriles – who escaped from a Venezuelan prison – will not be rewarded in his efforts to evade Venezuelan law. The United States must make it clear that it does not reward terrorists. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, /s/ Dennis J. Kucinich Member of Congress http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?Docu... “I vowed that if you harbor a terrorist you’re equally as guilty as the terrorist. That’s a doctrine. In order for this country to be credible, when the President says something, he must mean it.” President George W. Bush, April 10, 2007, American Legion Post 177, Fairfax, Virginia. Washington and Posada Carriles: Fighting Terror Selectively MARJORIE COHN Counterpunch Friday May 11, 2007 Since the 9/11 attacks, the Bush administration has made the "war on terror" the centerpiece of its domestic and foreign policy. Bush cries terror where there is none - as in Iraq and in the communications of ordinary Americans. Meanwhile, he protects the real terrorists in our midst. Luis Posada Carriles is a Cuban-born terrorist who has accurately been called the Osama bin Laden of the Western hemisphere. He boasted of helping to detonate deadly bombs in Havana hotels 10 years ago. Declassified FBI and CIA documents at the National Security Archive reveal that Posada was the mastermind of a 1976 bombing of a civilian Cuban airplane that killed 73 people. He escaped from a Venezuelan prison where he was being tried for his role in the first in-air bombing of a commercial airliner. Posada then played a central role in the illegal Iran-Contra scandal.

Joining the military? Now? I'm thinking, slightly, of a life in the armed forces. Let's get some background. 1) I'm an ardent left-wing man, opposed Iraq from the time I saw 9/11 and knew (yes, I knew) we'd invade Iraq. 2) I do however, support rooting out the Taliban and trying to find Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan and Pakistan, if they can get their domestic politics under control. (hard to do, I know) 3) My dear dad was in the Navy and Air Force, retiring after at least two decades of service, going to Vietnam, Honduras and Panama among other locales. He advises against me being, in his own words, "cannon fodder" in Iraq. 4) I need money for college and I want to do it on my own. I am already two years in my college career and I have had problems with focus and academic discipline. So, the question is, should I enlist? Should I apply for a local HUMINT job that looks real nice? (I am smart and I would like to think I have strong computer skills)

military survey on cohesion please take it? if you currently doing your years in active or inactive years after active please fill out,if your retired and not doing your inactive years please dont fill out First of all, on behave of all students of Buena Vista University in Fort Dodge, Iowa we would like to thank you for your service for us and this great country. Your duty and sacrifice means to a lot to us, so keep the good work. At Buena Vista University as students, we are conducting a survey on the cohesion of military units and we would be honored if take this survey for us. Providing information on this survey is voluntary. There is no penalty if you choose not to respond. However, maximum participation is encouraged so that the data will be complete and representative. Your survey instrument will be treated as confidential. Identifying information will be used only by persons engaged in, and for the purposes of, the survey Cohesion in Military Units 1.Which area of the armed services are you a member of? a.Army b.Navy c.Air Forces d.Marines 2.What is your grade? a.E-1 to E-3 f. Warrant Officer b.E-4 g. O-1 to O-2 c.E-5 h. O-3 d.E-6 i. O-4 e.E-7 to E-9 j.O-5 and above 3.What category does your occupation fall? a.Infantry, Gun Crews and Allied Science, including armor and amphibious, combat engineering, combat air crew and military police. b.Electronic Equipment Repair c.Communications and Intelligence Specialists d.Medical and Dental Specialists e.Other Technical and Allied Specialists, including photography, drafting, surveying, mapping, weather, ordinance disposal and diving, scientific and engineering aides, musicians f.Administrative Specialists and Clerks g.Electrical/Mechanical Equipment Repair h.Craft workers, including metal working, construction, utilities, lithography, gas and fuel production, fabric, leather and rubber repair, marine operating crafts, fire fighting, and damage control 4.Are you (mark only one) a.Hispanic b.Black c.White d.Other 5.What is the highest grade of school that you have completed? a.High school, not graduate b.High school diploma or GED c.Associate’s or other two year degree d.Bachelor’s degree e.Graduate Study or graduate Degree 6.What is your gender? a.Male b.Female To be continued... The rest of the survey... 7.If currently married or in relationship, is your spouse… a.On active military duty? b.A civilian, but formally in the military? c.A civilian, never in military? d.N/A, I am single 8.How long have you been serving in the military? Years_____Months_____ 9.Have you served in the following operations (check all that apply)? __ Operation Just Cause in Panama __ Operations Desert Storm/Shield __ Operation Joint Task Force hurricane Andrew or Katrina in Florida and Georgia __ Operation Restore Hope in Somalia __ Operation Able Sentry in Macedonia __ Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti __ Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia __ Other 10.Would you like to stay in military until retirement? a.Yes b.No c.Not sure 11.Are their members of the opposite sex serving in your unit? a.Yes b.No 12.Which of the following describes how you feel about your co-workers? a.I believe that I can trust and depend on my coworkers. b.I believe that my coworkers and I communicate well c.I believe that my coworkers and I work well together. d.I believe that my coworkers and I would respond well to a crisis. 13.How would you describe the cohesiveness of your unit? a.We are a very cohesive unit. b.We are a loosely cohesive unit. c.We are divided into conflicting groups. d.Gender differences weaken cohesiveness. 14.Do you think men and women should be segregated during basic training, or integrated? a.Segregated for both enlisted and officers b.Segregated for enlisted, but integrated officers c.Integrated for enlisted, but segregated for officers d.Integrated for both enlisted and officers 15.When women are integrated into previously all-male units, how should they be assigned? a.We should try to assign women evenly across units. b.We should try to assign women only to some units so there will be more of them on each sight. c.We shouldn’t pay attention to gender when assigning women to previously all-male units. To be continued... The rest of the survey: 16.Do you believe women are treated differently by your commanding officer? a.Yes b.No 17.Do you believe you have been treated differently by your coworkers because of gender? a. Yes b. No 18. If you believe you have been treated differently, how (select all that apply)? a. I have received more mentoring/instruction/support than opposite gender. b. I have received less mentoring/instruction/ support than opposite gender. c. I have been given more dirty work. d. I have been given less dirty work. e. Others pay more attention to me and single me out. f. Others pay less attention to me and ignore me. g. I am harassed or teased because of my gender. h. More is expected of me than the opposite gender. i. Less is expected of me that the opposite gender. j. I tend to get better assignments than the opposite gender. k. I tend to get worse assignments than the opposite gender. l. I tend to receive overly positive work evaluations. m. I tend to receive overly negative work evaluations. n. I have a better chance of being promoted than the opposite gender. o. I have a less chance of being promoted than the opposite gender. 19.Which of the following options comes closet to your opinion? a.I am satisfied with the present military regulations that exclude women from certain direct combat roles. b.I think that women who want to volunteer for the combat arms should be allowed to do so. c.I think that women should be treated exactly like men and serve in the combat arms just like men. 20.How do you feel about the possibility of women serving in the following units? a.These units should remain closed to women. b.Qualified women should be allowed to volunteer for these units. c.Qualified women should be assigned to these units the same way men are. Infantry a b c Armor a b c Submarines a b c Special Forces a b c 21.Is there anything on the topic of women serving in your unit that you would feel uncomfortable saying in front of service members? a.Yes b.No c.If yes, please explain: Thanks for taking the survey...

Hippie Communist Liberals? Let me tell you tell you a little bit about myself.My father retired a Colonel after he had fought in World War II,Korea,and Vietnam.I myself served for twenty years in the Army,and I saw combat in Grenada,Panama and the Gulf War.I became ill in 2000 with cancer and retired in 2001.Otherwise,I would still be in the Army.I went into remission and worked two jobs until earlier this year when my cancer returned.I ended up having my left leg amputated at the hip. I have never had long hair and have never used illegal drugs.I come from a family that has a long history of military service,who believe that duty to country is a top priority in life. My late father was a New Deal Democrat and very Liberal in his political outlook.In his later years,he truly believed the Republican Party had been taken over by theocratic thugs,as do I. My point here is why do conservatives think they have a lock on patriotism and honor? Captain-How are those who opposed this war "equally responsible" for it? And how can you accuse of not wanting the United States to win in Iraq when President Bush himself can't decide what "winning" is?

Military Brats?? I loved being a military brat a miss it dearly (dad is retired) and I was just wondering if anyone could relate? Does anyone hate it? Where all have you been stationed? What branch of the service?? Here's mine.... United States Air Force Howard Air Force Base Panama City, Panama Moody AFB, Valdosta, GA Hanscom AFB, Boston, Mass. Maxwell AFB, Mobile, Alabama Andrews AFB, Maryland Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA My bad....Montgomery Alabama not Mobile

David, Boquete, Volcan Areas? I'm planning a trip to Panama in Feb. and would like to get as much info from people who actually live or have been to these areas. I plan on retiring there one day and my likes are the cooler climates, beaches within 20-30 mins.,outdoor activities,grocery and medical, and reasonable housing costs. I was originally going to look in the Altos Del Maria and El Valle areas but after more research it seems liike the Boquete areas are very nice too. Also, I don't care for the big city life, nice to go there for the day or weekend but wouldn't want to live there, I'm use to the country. Any info and links would be appreciated.

Antonio,you answered my question. The Husband name is Raymond Lewis,Wife Janet F? I was trying to surprise my wife. While we were stationed in Panama Canal in 90's, she met Jamet Furman Lewis. Her husband was a Capt. in the Army. Since Janet was originally from Chicago, she and Tanya hit it off. Tanya use to live in Evanston, Ill. They lost contact when I retired from the military in '88. Antonio if you read this, please share how I can get in touch with the Lewis family. Capt. Raymond (Ray) Lewis and Janet F. Lewis. I am 65 years of age. My guess Ray should be about the same age. Janet should be about 70 years old. She and Tanya are about the same age group. Please assist. I have been trying to no avail. I use reunion.com ,White Pages, and People search. I hope someone can steer me in the right direction. The last conversation Tanya had with Janet was in the early ninties. Capt.Lewis and his wife Janet were stationed in Augusta, Ga. If memory serve me correct, his last address was in North Augusta,Ga.

Are there any active duty navy guys here who can shed more light on these murders? http://www.militarycity.com/valor/3131952.html http://www.militarycity.com/valor/3131949.html The Associated Press Two Navy sailors, one from Georgia, were shot to death in Bahrain, military officials announced Oct. 23. Seaman Anamarie Sannicolas Camacho, 20, of Panama City, Fla., and Seaman Genesia Mattril Gresham, 19, of Lithonia, Ga., died Oct. 22, according to a statement from the Defense Department. A U.S. Navy sailor shot and killed the two sailors early Oct. 22 in the barracks an American military base in Bahrain, officials said. The alleged shooter, a man, was critically wounded in the shooting at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain base, said a Navy official who was not authorized to release the information to the media and spoke on condition of anonymity. The wounded sailor apparently shot himself, the Navy said. Both women held the master-at-arms rating and were assigned to Naval Support Activity Bahrain. ~~~~~~~ Retired Chief Petty Officer

can you retire on 1200 dollars a month in panama?

Have you ever been to Panama or Costa Rica? I am thinking of moving to Panama or Costa Rica, do you know of information on either of those as far as buying land and retiring? Do they hate Americans? efickett, that's awesome!!! I wanna know more:-) Thanks JD, see you there. What part of Costa Rica do you live in? Add details to your answer and I will read it again I speak some spanish, my husband speaks alot more than myself