Let the Good Times Roll

I'm a little embarrassed. I re-read the last 2 blogs. Too much talk about my hot water heater repair. Sorry.

But it was such a big victory, I couldn't resist.

Control my self, you say. Ok. Enough of that.

Last night we had our first dinner party, the staple of entertainment in Boquete. It was a little one with 2 other couples. We aren't ready for the big time yet with 50 people.

We owe so many people for their hospitality that we had to get off to a running start. We are having 3 parties this week. And those are ours, not to mention places that we have been invited.

Last night we entertained our landlord and some other tenants from the same place. That's one of the connections. We also play music with one of the couples.

These are interesting people! One, by his own self description, is a F@#$%! Econo Nazi. He is full of energy, ideas and new construction and agricultural techniques, and, he will talk about them for days, unless stopped. I call him the modern Thoreau, read The Mosquito Coast if you are confused.

One of the people was a Chiropractor in Hawaii for 35 years. Now, that makes an interesting guy. He plays piano and is the musical director for the Boquettes, a female quintette. Oh, and he is a Libertarian, States rights guy, to boot. There is a lot of extreme politics down here. He will also talk for days, if not stopped.

Don't worry, we got them stopped before they dominated the conversation.

Neither lady was as extreme as these guys...is this not normally the case? But they are also entertaining, interesting people. I must say that when I get tired of the militant rhetoric, it is a welcome reprieve to talk to the ladies.

Anyway, it was a great night. We served them wine, which they didn't expect because we don't drink, but we wanted them to feel comfortable. It is amazing how normal people will have a couple of glasses of wine and quit.

Hmmmm???? I never did understand that!

One of the benefits of having a party is the motivation to get things done around the house.

Yella took on cleaning the windows which had not been cleaned after construction. A big thanks to our builder...not.

We also got a lot of stuff hung on the walls. This is a big job because everything is hung on concrete anchors which have to be drilled into the wall. A tedious task. Concrete dust everywhere.

Did I mention that nothing is easy here?

Well, it looks great! A home is shaping up.

Thanks, Yella!