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[no name 1]

(does anyone use the wiki?)

but that said, I always looks straight at the main threads, it always takes me ages to notice new posts in the stickied threads.

[no name 1]

IMO, the biggest questions in the UK forum since I've been here (2 years) - in this order:

medical

police certs

interview

banking

shipping

Edited May 23, 2008 by illumine

[Jeraly 4]

Poiteen - I do that too - but I have started looking at them more and I think there are people that do use them and that it would be nicer for them to have current info on regularly mentioned topics - shipping will change, as will rules and regs on pets and medical reviews are always happening so to me it seems the other two stickies are the way forward in terms of... Spring cleaning

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I'm sure no one here watches the country music network but I was flipping last night and came across this show:

http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn/my-big-rednec...ng/series.jhtml

The one I saw there was pig wrestling where guests had a competition to put a t-shirt on a pig. The mind. It boggles.

One of my faves -- I have it on my Tivo! I love the camo-theme weddings, and the one where the woman posed naked on a horse for some cheesecake photos for her groom.

Clearly I am missing out! I might have to start watching. I like watching Platinum Weddings on WE - it's like, how much money do you have to spend to make what would ostensibly be a classy wedding and make it completely tacky. A girl I work with was featured on it - hilarious.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

well i've said it on the other thread but I think that the passport info might be better as a wiki entry (does anyone use the wiki?)

but that said, I always looks straight at the main threads, it always takes me ages to notice new posts in the stickied threads. Maybe it's just me

I never used the Wiki because it wasn't available when we were filing but I've just had a look and I think it's great. The problem with the pinned threads (and this was my issue when I was filing), is that the information contained therein is disorganized and often hard to follow. Plus, some of the pinned threads are way too long to go through and find the information you are looking for. (pardon the bad grammar). Just my 2p.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Clearly I am missing out! I might have to start watching. I like watching Platinum Weddings on WE - it's like, how much money do you have to spend to make what would ostensibly be a classy wedding and make it completely tacky. A girl I work with was featured on it - hilarious.

Yeah, I'm another Platinum Weddings fan, sorry to say. In a similar vein, I loved that Manhattan Housewives show, and just found out that my friend is friends with that Alex on the show -- the tall, skinny blonde. Apparently she's very nice in real life, but the syrupy stuff with her husband is for real. Yuck.

[*julez* 124]

Where? I can't find it!!!

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSi...05_846469217306

The page you're looking for is not available.

I'll have to check with my friend to see if she can send me an updated link as those are the photos she took.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Must...stop...posting... but!

I have developed an itinerary for our road trip to LA in 5 weeks! It goes like this:

June 27 -- New Haven, CT - Hagerstown, MD

June 28 -- Hagerstown - Knoxville, TN

June 29 -- Knoxville - Meridian, MS

June 30 -- Meridian - New Orleans (shorter trip so we can spend more time there!)

July 1 -- New Orleans - Galveston, TX (slightly out of the way to see my uncle Mike)

July 2 -- Galveston - Sonora, TX

July 3 -- Sonora - El Paso (grandma's there)

July 4 -- Another day in El Paso

July 5 -- El Paso - Tucson, AZ

July 6 -- Tucson - Palm Springs, CA (hi Jeraly!)

July 7 -- Palm Springs - Hollywood Econo Lodge!

Woo hoo! And subject to approval by the boy, of course.

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

It's not just you; I spent ages wondering why a two-year-old thread was still stickied before I noticed people had replied recently to it!

I'm not implying in any way that animals or material goods are comparable - not at all! Was just thinking what could be combined. Although thinking about it, a general 'FAQ' sticky that combines information that is unlikely to change anytime soon - such as, a how-to on how to renew your passport, where to download the new police certificate application form, and a link to the list of required vaccinations on the USCIS page might be best? I am happy to make a new thread. I know I come here for information first rather than the wiki.

Maybe a thread called UK FAQ, with links to wiki pages containing all the relavent info about the above? So it's easy to find, but can be put in a clear format and interlinked too

I'm sure no one here watches the country music network but I was flipping last night and came across this show:

http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn/my-big-rednec...ng/series.jhtml

The one I saw there was pig wrestling where guests had a competition to put a t-shirt on a pig. The mind. It boggles.

One of my faves -- I have it on my Tivo! I love the camo-theme weddings, and the one where the woman posed naked on a horse for some cheesecake photos for her groom.

Clearly I am missing out! I might have to start watching. I like watching Platinum Weddings on WE - it's like, how much money do you have to spend to make what would ostensibly be a classy wedding and make it completely tacky. A girl I work with was featured on it - hilarious.

wow, just wow

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Clearly I am missing out! I might have to start watching. I like watching Platinum Weddings on WE - it's like, how much money do you have to spend to make what would ostensibly be a classy wedding and make it completely tacky. A girl I work with was featured on it - hilarious.

Yeah, I'm another Platinum Weddings fan, sorry to say. In a similar vein, I loved that Manhattan Housewives show, and just found out that my friend is friends with that Alex on the show -- the tall, skinny blonde. Apparently she's very nice in real life, but the syrupy stuff with her husband is for real. Yuck.

I have not watched the Manhattan housewives yet but the OC housewives is a definite favorite even though the OH gets visibly agitated when its on.

[*julez* 124]

For dev and others who haven't seen, but may be interested:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSi...59_604289047306

Please note that these are just random pics taken by a friend, so there are some which are quite unflattering!! But, we enjoyed our day very much!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Must...stop...posting... but!

I have developed an itinerary for our road trip to LA in 5 weeks! It goes like this:

June 27 -- New Haven, CT - Hagerstown, MD

June 28 -- Hagerstown - Knoxville, TN

June 29 -- Knoxville - Meridian, MS

June 30 -- Meridian - New Orleans (shorter trip so we can spend more time there!)

July 1 -- New Orleans - Galveston, TX (slightly out of the way to see my uncle Mike)

July 2 -- Galveston - Sonora, TX

July 3 -- Sonora - El Paso (grandma's there)

July 4 -- Another day in El Paso

July 5 -- El Paso - Tucson, AZ

July 6 -- Tucson - Palm Springs, CA (hi Jeraly!)

July 7 -- Palm Springs - Hollywood Econo Lodge!

Woo hoo! And subject to approval by the boy, of course.

That sounds great. Have you got the ipod loaded up with appropriate road trip tunage?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

We're working on the road trip tunes! Knowing Bruce, there will be a LOT of Gordon Lightfoot, the Band and Phil Ochs. Knowing me, there will be mucho 80s tunes, the Smiths and any oldies station I can tune in.

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

when we did out road trip the best investment we made was a year National parks pass. It lets a car and all it's occupants in, and some give you a discount on accomodation. All those national parks are some of my favourite memories of that summer.

your first 2 days, are covering serious distances!!!

[*julez* 124]

Must...stop...posting... but!

I have developed an itinerary for our road trip to LA in 5 weeks! It goes like this:

June 27 -- New Haven, CT - Hagerstown, MD

June 28 -- Hagerstown - Knoxville, TN

June 29 -- Knoxville - Meridian, MS

June 30 -- Meridian - New Orleans (shorter trip so we can spend more time there!)

July 1 -- New Orleans - Galveston, TX (slightly out of the way to see my uncle Mike)

July 2 -- Galveston - Sonora, TX

July 3 -- Sonora - El Paso (grandma's there)

July 4 -- Another day in El Paso

July 5 -- El Paso - Tucson, AZ

July 6 -- Tucson - Palm Springs, CA (hi Jeraly!)

July 7 -- Palm Springs - Hollywood Econo Lodge!

Woo hoo! And subject to approval by the boy, of course.

That looks really fun, maven! I'd love to do a roadtrip like that but never with my children, so its not likely to happen!!