By Jim Parisi

To become a commercial success, a musician needs to have talent. But in the formula for success, a little luck and timing have to be factored into the equation. Still, there have been many very talented troubadours who have been in the right place at the right time and did not catch the train to fame. Usually, it’s because they overslept or “spaced out” and forgot all about it. And herein lays the key to fame and fortune: good management. Of all the musicians I have met, the successful ones have a dependable manager, usually a spouse or family member, taking them by the hand to catch the plane to Boston for a gig or to the dining table because it is time for lunch. Musicians live in a different dimension than the rest of us and that is one of the reasons we love them: they have a unique perspective and are able to articulate it, through poignant lyrics, blazing guitar riffs and amazing drum flurries that touch our souls.

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Filed under: Book Review, Jim Parisi, Music Review on October 28th, 2010
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By Donna Porter

Within the profusion of tropical flowers that grace our area and stir our senses, the Heliconia is one that stands above the rest in having the ability to invoke an impression of awe and amazement on  its viewer.  For those of us who live here, it is easy to fall into a state of unconsciousness when it comes to our reaction to many of the tropical plants and flowers, because they are a part of our everyday landscape. But, can you remember the very first time that you ever set eyes on, and/or touched, the flower of a Heliconia?   I am not sure about you, but my first reaction (being that I came from the temperate climate) was that of shock and incredibility. It was a flower like none I had ever seen before.

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Filed under: Donna Porter, It's a Wonderful World of Plants on October 17th, 2010
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By Colleen Smith

Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999 and dedicated to the preservation of local rainforests and their inhabitants, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the Blue Banyan Inn. Located minutes from Manuel Antonio, the Blue Banyan Inn is an environmentally friendly bed and breakfast offering visitors a truly unique vacation experience. In addition to their three luxury cottages, landscaped pool and waterfall, and open-air restaurant on the grounds, Blue Banyan has its own animal sanctuary, managed by KSTR. The sanctuary, which houses animals including endangered tamarins, marmosets, and raccoons, is a part of KTSR’s ongoing efforts to study and repopulate species, while at the same time educating people about environmental preservation.

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Filed under: Colleen Smith, Kids Saving the Rainforest on October 17th, 2010
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By The House Doctor

And you may find yourself ……living in a beautiful house, with  beautiful view….and you may ask yourself…..What’s that smell? -  sub- par plumbing to say the least. I won’t fill every page of the Quepolandia with my standard soliloquy of complaints based on a serious lack of drainage education that I encounter daily, instead I will attempt to educate.

This my fellow Quepolandians is a “P-Trap”.  

It has nothing to do with trapping urine. A “P-Trap” is commonly used under sinks, tubs, showers, and built into the porcelain toilets we use the world over. What is it? Simple technology invented by the ancient Romans. Yes indeed folks, this clever turn made from pipes has existed for thousands of years. Why? Because the final resting place of our waste just stinks.

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Filed under: A Free Consultation, House Doctor on October 14th, 2010
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Filed under: Luciano, Potty Time on October 8th, 2010
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Capuchin Monkeys

By Jack Ewing

They looked like a bunch of teenagers goofing around, teasing each other and just hanging out. Eight of them altogether, most were up in the trees, laying on branches with arms and legs dangling over the sides, or sitting, munching on something, but occasionally one would run to the ground, venture out a few meters from the base of the tree, and quickly scamper back up. None of the monkeys were very large bodied, and from their demeanor I imagined that they were a group of juveniles off by themselves, temporarily separated from the main troop.

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Filed under: Jack Ewing, Nature and Local History Stories on October 8th, 2010
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By Jerry Glover

Greetings from beautiful Costa Rica!

Fishing has been excellent in our area. Sailfish, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi are being released daily, with Amberjack still being boated. Snapper & Rooster fish action has been great, with 2 to 3 fish being released on our half day charters. Several have been 30# to 35#. Fishing in Quepos is always good year round. It’s always an adventure to spend the day enjoying the ocean and the many species of marine life in our area.

Don’t delay!!! For your fishing adventure contact Luna Tours Sport fishing. We own and operate 4 Sport fishing boats (28 ft to 33ft) and can also arrange others boats for charter up to 46ft for a half day or full day charters. Contact us at (506) 2777-0725 (office), (506) 8869-4808 (24 hour cell), visit our web site at www.lunatours.net

Hope to see you all this season! Good Luck fishing, Wherever You Are !

Filed under: Fishing Report, Luna Tours on October 4th, 2010
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