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Wayward Strays
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 เม.ย. 2016
Mother and daughter moved to the Chiriqui Provence in Panama from western USA.
We will share what we learn about the culture, building, & renovating.
We will share what we learn about the culture, building, & renovating.
Art Break
We did actually get a little side tracked with some artistic touches but we are still working on our dry cement floor leveling in the living room.
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Dry Pour Cement
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We are leveling the living room floor using the dry pour method. It’s not going to be a finished cement floor since it doesn’t need to be smooth, we are going to tile it.
Painting cement walls & bathroom vanity
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We are working on the hall and stairwell. The walls are cement. We did some patching with plaster (same stuff used with drywall) Then painted everything in white primer. After that dried we painted with the final color. We chose a sand color. It’s almost done, but the paint ran out. We started the second bathroom vanity and moved it into the downstairs bathroom, but it is still far from done. T...
Panama House Renovation Continued
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More work on our Panama house renovation. Painting, building a bathroom vanity, kitchen floating shelves, and I shared my minimal garden
Starting the Living Room
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We started work on the living room while still working on the kitchen and the bathroom vanity.
Cabinets & doors
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We are building the kitchen cabinets and working on the bathroom door of our Panama house
Kitchen Cabinets-Girls in Goggles
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We have been building our kitchen cabinets and painting primer everywhere.
There and Back Again
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I spent a month in Washington and Oregon. I traveled by plane, train, and automobiles.
Renovating in Panama
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Work continues on the red house. We had to pick up some groceries and the rainy season has started.
Updates From Panama
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An update on our house renovation and a really big road trip to Panama City
Bouquete & Our Progress
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A trip to Bouquete and visual of our progress on the fixer house.
Our Panama Farm
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We visited the farm or “Finka” since we are in Panama. We also checked on the progress of the red house. We have an update on Mom and the greenhouse too.
I Flew Back to the US
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I made a month long trip back to the US to visit my friends and loved ones that I didn’t get to say “goodbye “ to, and bring back my daughter for Christmas.
Work started
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Work has started on the new fixer upper. Gas came to Panama and a little farm life.
So creative with what you have....love the plate on the stairwell. Are you going to do tongue/ groove wood for ceiling?
As an elder I perfectly understand your mom making you work very hard and get her done. Time is not on our side...she wants to enjoy the house before she passes....
Beautiful stove and like the stairway arrangement.
I remember walking through those jungles and you would see the whole floor moving lol, those ants used to have ant hills the size of cars throughout the jungle and carrying everything with them .
@@atribecalledcookies4 there are a lot of ants and different kinds of them too
So how much was 27 acres out there? we used to be stationed out there back in the day.
Wow, you guys have made some good progress. Nice!
Good job...alot has changed in few short months
@@alicecoppers8980 thanks. It’s hard work. Mom never lets me have a day off 🥵😂
Let’s work together to get this done! ❤ gofundme link?
@@thomastimothy777 Thank you 🫶🏻 I appreciate you but we aren’t asking for financial help on this. I will admit that money is tight for us, but I still feel like we can do it
Thanks for your openness.
How exciting to create your own place in Panama…. I love this location, the tree is magnificent…. So glad you kept it… Thinking of retiring in Panama…. Did you ladies do a relocation tour??? I have heard good and bad things…. I love your bravery to venture away from the USA… it’s getting so unaffordable…. God bless you ladies and I can’t wait to see your finished product….Best wishes…
How much did you pay for the red house itself without remodel costs?
We ended up paying $50,000 for the red house before renovations and we were quoted $57,000 and some change for the reno.
Wow what a project! We are heading to Panama tomorrow! Very excited! Is rebuilding the least expensive route to go?
You could buy a house that only needs some renovations. The less renovations the higher the price, of course. We were quoted $55,000 for our project. I would caution you to check on the work frequently though. As much as your construction team seem to be on the same page as you, they are going to be off on atleast some things.
Been there last year
Yes saw that rock and we ate there too
Looking at your renovation project in the beginning, this is sadly how many houses look like in Panama. I am living in Panama now for over 4 years. If it is in Panama City, the surrounding areas, Panama West - through the whole country. People run out of money or $ what expats do - just leave and let the property fall apart because they thought Panama would be paradise. Even development companies just run out of money. People must understand that the property market is not comparable with North American or Europe! You can still find advertising offering “NEW HOMES “ build in 2012!! They just look like your property in the beginning when you got it. I bought an affordable lot and build by myself. I live in the Coronado area. Boquete is far out of my league price wise! From properties to restaurants! All the best for your stay in Panama.
There are a good number of “ruins” here. We looked at a lot. This one had potential. It will be nice when it is done. This much fixing up isn’t for everyone though. We aren’t planning to charge $1M for this when it’s done either. I have seen some expensive properties too. We will look at comps before we price it.
@waywardstrays Good luck with your project. I hope you do understand that properties are for years on the market. No way to flipping houses here like in North America years ago.
Those houses don’t seem very safe. Be careful what you buy
There are more modern houses with amenities available but you usually get what you pay for 😆 and I’m a little cheap.
Cheap is good. But only sometimes. I was / bin in the same situation. But what real estate agents did show me was just horrible. So, because I am looking to get the best value for the money, I just decided to buy a lot and build up myself a house. This is much cheaper than buying a run down property.
I'm really enjoying your vids & look forward to seeing more of them. Are your fish tilapia?
Thank you 🫶🏻 I’m happy you enjoy them.
Those are Tilapia but it’s a rental so they aren’t mine.
Retire in Panama If you are planning to retire in Panama we can help with Panama Residency Visa. Typical processing time is 6 months. We have an expedited service that takes 6 weeks or less.
Thank you, but we are using an attorney that was recommended by the expats Facebook group
Always get it dry fix the roof first
Normally I would agree with you. However this place was abandoned for a long time and exposed to rain. The roof will definitely be on before we start the finishes
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing the finished house.
Ir'd be nice to know what you paid for the farm and what you expect to pay for the remodel
We paid $130,000 for the farm. It’s costing us $55,000 to fix the red house. So I’m optimistic about what it’s going to cost us to get a house built.
can you say just WHERE it is ? approximately? the Chiriqui province is pretty big....?@@waywardstrays
@@harmonyintouch It is in the Potrerillos Abajo area.
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Congratulations!!! Cant wait to move there. Wish Mom the quick recovery. What are you going to plant? How far from Bouquette?
Our property is between Bouquete and Volcan. Thank you! We have so many plants! We have Boganvilia, dwarf morning glories, Alternanthera Snow Balls, Chinese Ixora, Grape Myrtle, Bleeding Hearts, Shooting start, and then there’s the fruits and vegetables. Everything is in pots for now. I’m sure we will add to our collection by the time we are ready to plant things in the ground.
Nice area... LIttle tip, the easy way to clean up bushes and tall grass is goats. Ask around. Many people will bring them over ( the ones that have them) for free/ at least back in the day . Nice video!
@@rodhowaboutthat4468 we have owned goats and kind of swore off them. We do have plans to get some sheep though. Something we won’t have to sheer.
Price?
It’s making me dizzy
Congratulations! Wishing you all the best. Pretty rough at the moment, but definitely workable. I suspect you're gonna end up loving it. Take care! J
I was told Anteater makes Great Pet's 😊 / kidding...nice video!
Haha I would love that but they probably wouldn’t let me have one
Great video. Your house is great! Just the kind of thing I hope to find for my stay in Panama.
$400!??
Yes, $400 a month!!!
Happy New Year to you and yours! What a great trip!
Happy new year! I saw they had an amazing display at the Space Needle. Are you in Mexico? How was it there?
Well you get what you pay for, you want more you pay more!!
Totally true! I’m really not complaining. It’s more like pointing out common things you’ll find in homes and things to watch out for.
Other than Chiriqui Provence, where is this in the province? Or what is it near?
🎉❤ congratulations on your new property! What a project you have ahead! You're gonna do Great 😊
Thank you so much! You can watch it take shape.
I'm in love with this Journey! ♥️ Hope everything goes well day by day for you and your mom.
Thank you so much, Joshua!! You’ve been such a big part of it!
Free kitten!
😂 It comes with free kittens :3
Congratulations!!
Thank you. It’s been a long journey. The next step is the big move.
P r o m o S M
I like the 2012 one, it's roomy
Love the work you did and will miss you, at least I will be able to see you through this and look forward to visiting you in Panama. Blue pine is one of my favorites too.
We would love to have you over once we get settled in!
Great into! Looking forward to a house tour and all your amazing travels, along with your pet info as I'll be taking my Isis to Mexico next year!! ❤️
We will share what it takes to cross the borders with our pets, definitely 👍
Wishing you safe travels, Lorena & Mary and Critters. We will live vicariously through your journey while admiring your adventure fulfillment. You're braver than I am!!! Sounds like way too much fun for me. Your home is beautiful...good job!!! Take care, be healthy and know that we love you both. Hugs & More Hugs, DiAnne and Tom <3 (Lorena's honorary "mom" & "dad")
The house and farm are amazing!
Amazing you two! Can’t wait to see the adventure! Lots of love, Tara
It's beautiful
Thank you 💗I’m still learning how to put together a good video
@@waywardstrays Well I think you did an amazing Job, very thorough, and I love your voice.
@@SinD7341 Aww 🥰 thanks.