Road trip!

[OMNI]

It's in the upper range. A 2bd/2ba at the Trump Ocean Club right on the point facing the ocean is only $1100 more. The price to buy is even more ridiculous. Trump condos start at the $300k range. In Miami, the same type of Trump condo is closer to a $1m.

If one were to live here, decent apartments can be found in the $500 to $700 range in the city. The fully furnished stuff tends to be more aimed at tourists.

I just came back from the supermarket and brought back about a dozen bags full of groceries for about $130. Among my groceries is a 3 lb filet mignon for $30. This place really is affordable.

Oh, check this. I got myself a Digicel 4G network prepaid chip with a month of unlimited data at full speed for $15. Dude, you can't even get 4G limited at 1GB of data in the US with a fat minute bundle for anything close to that. Everyone carries a phone here and there are 5 mobile stores on every corner. Suddenly, North America feels like a 3rd world country when it comes to telecom.

I didn't bother getting a minute package. I got my 4G data and Google Voice # hooked through my Groove IP app for voice calls over IP and I'm all set.

dude it is.

 

[Bluce Ree]

Tomorrow morning we're headed to the Playa Blanca all inclusive resort to spend a few days ocean-front.

http://www.panamaplayablanca.com/amenities/hotel/

It's actually a large scale hotel, residence and resort project with a town center, the 2nd largest pool in the world and pristine beaches.

 

[mzzz]

What the hell man. Thats no road trip, more like lives of the rich and famous. Just buy your own tropical island already and become a bond villain.

 

[Overmind One]

Why are you dithering here when there is so much to do there?

Im not Romney rich like Bluce! Sure, I could afford the places but not the time! Not working for myself anymore.

 

[Bluce Ree]

Did I mention we're being chauffeured?

Awesome drive to Playa Blanca. This country is absolutely gorgeous.

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[Overmind One]

Did I mention we're being chauffeured?

Awesome drive to Playa Blanca. This country is absolutely gorgeous.

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I assumed as much. Kinda hard to shag and drive at the same time, huh?

*sigh*....someday soon.

 

[Bluce Ree]

I assumed as much. Kinda hard to shag and drive at the same time, huh?

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*sigh*....someday soon.

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[YJ02]

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man, are you certain you are not on the run from the authorities? You seem to be staying quite a while in this backwater...

 

[Overmind One]

man, are you certain you are not on the run from the authorities? You seem to be staying quite a while in this backwater...

Backwater? Very clear, blue, peaceful backwater for sure. Not too long ago, I was working for myself. When you close a big deal, sometimes you can coast on it for months, since all the bills are paid and there is no need to solicit more business. Makes more sense to me than not, but I understand it.

 

[Bluce Ree]

Backwater? Very clear, blue, peaceful backwater for sure. Not too long ago, I was working for myself. When you close a big deal, sometimes you can coast on it for months, since all the bills are paid and there is no need to solicit more business. Makes more sense to me than not, but I understand it.

Bro, as a single dude, you would be like a kid in a candy store at this place.


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[Gatefan1976]

The kid in the candy store checks the use-by date.
The candy just wants to get bought.

 

[shavedape]

The kid in the candy store checks the use-by date.
The candy just wants to get bought.

No one told me we had to reply to posts in this thread using haiku.

 

[Gatefan1976]

No one told me we had to reply to posts in this thread using haiku.

It's not a requirement

 

[Bluce Ree]

My only disappointment so far is the ocean. It's not the same clear turquoise I'm used to seeing in the Caribbean. Typical pacific coast water.

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[shavedape]

My only disappointment so far is the ocean. It's not the same clear turquoise I'm used to seeing in the Caribbean. Typical pacific coast water.

My God!

Why didn't you tell us things were so bad down there? Don't worry though, we'll pass the hat here at GateFans and get enough money to have you and your wife extracted from that hell hole. Stay strong, bro!

 

[Bluce Ree]

My God!

Why didn't you tell us things were so bad down there? Don't worry though, we'll pass the hat here at GateFans and get enough money to have you and your wife extracted from that hell hole. Stay strong, bro!

Thanks! I knew I could count on my friends.

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[Overmind One]

My only disappointment so far is the ocean. It's not the same clear turquoise I'm used to seeing in the Caribbean. Typical pacific coast water.

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I got your texts, I was just too busy at the time to respond. But the images you conjured up in my mind kept me going for the night!

 

[Bluce Ree]

People are already having mixed drinks and beer by the pool at this hour. The swim up bar opened at 10 am. It's only 10:40 am.

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[shavedape]

People are already having mixed drinks and beer by the pool at this hour. The swim up bar opened at 10 am. It's only 10:40 am.

I wonder if anyone has ever drowned from getting drunk at a swim up bar?

 

[Bluce Ree]

My wife loved it so much we're considering the possibility of going back for the month of June.