Never a dull moment! The National Commision on Emergencies has just declared the Pacific area in RED ALERT ... much, much more rain expected in the next few days .. so keep all your batteries charged up, stock up on the staples at home you need, and fall in love with every drop!

TO ALL OUR DEAR ADVERTISERS: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE ANY & ALL LISTINGS!

A reminder that at Colibri's Corner we accept all glass bottles and jars, washed or not, and distribute them wide & far. Also we appreciate egg cartons with tops which we fill with our delicious, fresh organic eggs.

• October 12 Holiday Moved To Monday 16th!

• Did you inherit a property in Costa Rica?

• Fines Racking up for Failing to Pay Costa Rican Annual Corporate Tax by Oct. 2

• Permaculture People ... our Beloved Finca Amrta

• CSS Corp in Costa Rica is Offering Jobs for Gamers .. share with your CR friends who need work who speak good English

• US Visa Lottery Program Open in Costa Rica Until November

• Foreign Investors in Costa Rica Will Now be Subject to Same Percentage of Revenue Tax as Locals

• Costa Ricans Living Longer Lives Says Washington Study

• Sharon Day Sworn In as US Ambassador to Costa Rica

• Why Are More and More People Using VPNs For Web Browsing These Days?

• End of Life Issues – Body Donation in Costa Rica, by Judy Kerr ... Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the International Women's Club of PZ .. they have hosted a few events where many of us here have signed up. Probably will be doing it again if the need arises, and here is more information on it.

• TICO TIMES PIC OF THE DAY: Can you beat this view? Our own talented and brilliant, Jan Hart's work featured!!!

Seeking a person or couple for property caretaking in paradise on the Osa Peninsula. Live rent free in an ocean front private cabin in exchange for basic handyman, cleaning and gardening duties. Monthly food allowance is included. Please write with your skills and needs to sierra@divinedolphin.com

Help Wanted: Creative companion(s) needed for my 90 year old mother, living in Platanillo. Mom has memory issues, but is otherwise alert, aware and in good physical shape. Day shifts, nights shifts and overnight shifts available. I am looking to keep Mom happy and busy with Spanish lessons, art classes, mild exercise, etc. Experience with the elderly a plus. Must speak English. vanigreene@icloud.com 8390-8319

ACA ENROLLMENT CLOSING SOON (OBAMACARE) for US Citizens

You may want to remind your readers from the U.S. that open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) ends in November. Go to "Healthcare.gov" to enroll, however, the President closes the website on weekends and Holidays. If one has difficulty with the site, I have a contact in the U.S. who will handle the enrollment for you

there. waflotojr@yahoo.com 506-8655-9555 Bill Floto

Want to go on a fun shopping trip to Guatemala later this month? Check Events Page for details ... sounds like a blast!

Here is a new Youcaring Link for Marguerite that our Sheri Cooke created ... please help when you can. Appreciated more than you will ever know.

RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLE

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SIMPLE 3 ROOM FARMHOUSE WITH SEPARATE KITCHEN ON 29 ACRES. FARM CURRENTLY PRODUCING SOME INCOME WITH GOOD POTENTIAL. YOU KEEP 50% OF INCOME. 10 KM FROM

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YOU PAY ELECTRICITY. EMAIL doctorwalter123@gmail.com

New offering at Colibri's Corner! Our organic, grass fed, happy cow Butter (salted or un) has now been joined by Ghee! Best to order ahead but will be keeping some stock at the feria. Incredible and so healthy for our hearts & brains!

Thrilled to have New Kale Chips ... with nutritional yeast & turmeric ... so delicious! This week we are adding a picante version!

Organic take away salads are now available with scrumptious Asian style dressing.

Herbed Goat Cheeses are back this week for limited time too!

Now available Flax & Toasted Sesame Seed Oils ... excellent quality!

This new listing is a rare find near Tinamastes ... priced to sell and built to enjoy.

BACKHOE EXCAVATION SERVICES – Sebastian is offering excavation services (primarily) to the Rivas side of San Isidro. Introductory sale price of 15,000 Colones/hr + something for transport depending on circumstances. All jobs big and small, 4X4 full size construction backhoe, excavations, building sites, dig and fill, roads, ditches, agricultural terraces, land clearing, stump removal, hauling and lifting, automobile rescue/wrecker service, etc.. Serving Rivas, Miravalles, La Bonita, Canaan, Pueblo nuevo, General Viejo, etc. ENGLISH SPOKEN, Permaculture certified, agro-ecologist, organic producer, soil conservation specialist etc... Also offer welding (GREENHOUSES!), chainsaws, and field rototilling. Thanks! Sebastian: 8407-0394, sebastian.culbreth@gmail.com

FOR SALE: Bulldog babies ... call Wander 6215-5833

Happy to have this week de Blackberry Cobbler, Nag Champa Incense, dental floss ... great repellents ... Sacha Inchi Seeds ... organic tobacco. Also red & red/white quinoa ... delicious protein substitute for rice.

• Blackberry Vinaigrette ... super on salads & more!

• Delicious Dates!

• Organic Extra Virgen Olive Oil

• Kalamata Black Olives

• Garlic or Teriyaki Coconut Aminos

• Organic Lemon & Peppermint Extracts

• Organic Yuca Flour

• Tea Tree Oils

• Crunchy Spirulina ... now available at new lower price

• Matcha Green Tea ... amazing health properties & delicious

• Patchouli Oil

• Clove Oil

Sauerkraut is one of the best foods for your tummy ... we are so fortunate to have Rosita's Organic Kraut ... so delicious & great for your digestion and general health.

The shitake mushrooms are extraordinary and quite magical .. click here to read about their many benefits. BACK IN STOCK

Moringa: One Of The World’s Most Abundant Sources of Vitamins And Minerals We are fortunate to have local, organic Moringa here in our area now ... I've been learning more about it's benefits and the amazing energy the seeds and leaves give ... and the healing qualities of the Oil. Trees also available ... all @ Colibri's Corner

Come enjoy a sticky yummy Cinnamon Roll made with real butter!

We have mangosteen "matas" or baby trees at Colibri's Corner. If you want larger quantities .. let me know.trees@puravidaconnections.com

At Colibri's Corner this week:

• Kale Chips

• Turmeric Powder & Roots & Capsules

• Organic Coconut Aminos ...Traditional

• Organic Red or Black Beans

• Fresh Trout / Smoked Trout

• Sacha Inchi Nuts

• Palo Santo

• Hombre Grande

• All natural organic tobacco

• Vegan Cookies

• Hot & Sweet Mustard

• Organic Vanilla Beans

• All Organic Corn Chips ... yellow

• Raw Honey

• Fresh Salsa

• Local Organic Beans & Rice (Integral & White)

• Organic Teas

• Stevia in Powder & Liquid

• Organic Dried Pineapple / Mangos / Bananas

• Coconut Secret Amino Acids This sap is very low glycemic, an abundant source of 17 amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and has a nearly neutral pH.

• Organic Sauerkraut

• Becca's Amazing Hot Hot Sauces

We also have now:

• Organic Alfalfa Seeds

• Crunchy Spirulina

• Salt shaker grinders

• Peppermint Oil

• Lavender Oil

• Clove Oil

• Ylang Ylang Oil

• Frankincense

• Organic sauerkraut

• Goat cheeses

• Swiss Cheese

• Mozzarelli Cheese

• Fresh & Smoked Trout

• Nutritional Yeast

• Diatomaceous Earth

• Epsom Salts

• Moringa Seeds & Leaves

• Organic Black Strap Molasses

• International Phone Cards

• Cactus Juice & other Natural Bug Repellents

• Sticky, Yummy Dates

• Costa Rican Macadamias

• Integral Oats

For anyone with pain from spots injuries, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatic, please check this link. We are very fortunate to have this high quality Magnesium Oil now available. Also works great as an all natural deodorant!

International Phone Cards available for major savings. phonecard@puravidaconnections.com

We appreciate pre-orders & can ship throughout Costa Rica.

Pura Vida Blessings to all

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