Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)

[Forever Young 1]

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Welcome Ken!!!!!

Gill...when is the wedding?

Bwoy Dimps, I don't really know...haven't thought that far ahead...But I am thinking 5/23/08...exactly 18 months after the day we met!

Bless,

Gill

[Forever Young 1]

Congrats Gill,

Very happy for u.

I have a question about KJ's Visa, he's getting a K-2, but when Gill and Ken get married he's out of status right? and then they file the AOS. At that point can KJ still get a K-2, because at that point Ken's K-1 is not valid anymore. and they would have to file the I-30. someone correct please if i'm wrong.

Jengs,

I believe he can still come on a K2 b/c it's the initial petition that remains in tact. We have a year from visa dat (3/11/09) to bring him up or we will have to re-file! (That ain't happening!!)

Bless,

Gill

Ok just read that the K-2, has to apply within one year of the K-1 anniversary issuance, so Gill is good.

I guess I should have read further...thanks Chica!

Love ya,

Gill

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

CONGRATS I am so happy for you guys! Don't be a stranger around here now

Thanks Rhonda and the rest of my Fam!

OMGoodness, Monique is getting so big...I LOVE CHUNKY babies...and she is a Chunkster! She is so cute!

Gill

Mawnin Yardies!

Happy Thursday... One more day of work for some of us..... Yippie!

(Been waiting to say this) Welcome to the states Ken. NY is a wonderful place to be and there's a lot to see. If nothing else, know that you have an awesome woman by your side. Take care of her.

Peace

SunnyJa

Ahhhhhhh Sunny,

That's so sweet of you! Thanks Chica!

I am blessed because he knows how special I am, and I know how special he is!

Gill

[Forever Young 1]

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Mawin Gill and KEN!...

Ken mek sure you call us when the TWIN girls arrive

Lawny...em I wuk pon deh twins fuh real! Ken was like "Baby Girl, would hit be suh bad fi ave twins? "HELL YES!!!!!"

Jus mek sure Marcel call us when yuh triplets reach...zeen? :lol:

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Mawin Gill and KEN!...

Ken mek sure you call us when the TWIN girls arrive

Yuh sure they have twin girl money??

ARRRRIGHT!!!! Dat's wat I'm talkin about!!

Big hup Jengy!!!

Edited April 4, 2008 by Deyoungting

[Forever Young 1]

Welcome to the States Ken! Gill you be sure to keep him warm

Mi trying Gurl...mi trying!!! We went to buy him a big Parka yesterday...with a wool hat...gloves...scarf...and ear muffs! My man was ready to buy a ski-mask too! I had to look at him like it's not even THAT cold! Poor ting!

:lol:-Gill

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Mawin Gill and KEN!...

Ken mek sure you call us when the TWIN girls arrive

Yes Please call me, cause mi wan fe tek one.

Lita,

Mek sure yuh send mi yuh #! You're the one dat started dis whole ting! :lol:

Bless,

Gill

[Forever Young 1]

Hey Ken..welcome..FINALLY my yute !!

OK...what do we has women have o proove because some refuse to be in horrible pain for hours sometimes days like I was...cvan u imagine if i took no meds PLEASE!!...ppl say did u have her naturally or with drugs...ok when since any birth is not natural..why put urself and UR PRECIOUS BABY in labor to prove something to society or is it "braggin rights" please mi no agree wid dat eida and I WILL be taking drugs again God's willing and no matter how it come out it natural....AMERICA !! a no like JA wah ppl affi worry bout paying fi this meds or back in the day when there was none...

Kimkim,

Ken seh "Respect!"

Ok, suh yesterday we went to Social Security office...she seh 10 days - 4 weeks! Whateva! Ken's first day here was GREAT! He has met 4 cousins and they all Like him! My best girl friend...she LOVED him! And the big Kahuna... Met my father...han Bwoy, deh way em reason wid em...Mi knoa my Dad likes em! I was so worried about all of my lives clashing...but so far...it's been great! I am still in awe that he is here. He has been great! My boys ADORE him...even deh wan name Gavin!

We went to Roosevelt Field (a Huge mall on Long Island). Ken was like "Bwoy, mi couldda git 3-4 jobs inna dis place alone!" (typical Jamaican :lol: )

He has honestly been great. Just taking in everything and HEARING what I am telling him!

Love ya'll...check in later! Have a great day and a good weekend...LOVE YA'LL!!!!!

Bless,

Gill

P.S.- Disclaimer...Ken designed his own meez...we had to settle on dat wan...b/c dem nuh mek nuh meez fuh wat he actully wanted(I had to tell emMeez is strictly 'G' -rated) ...em a tek em meez ova from mi now! :lol: (

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Mawnin Sistahs!

Gill, I'm GLAD all is going well with you and KEN...

TONISHA welcome back!

This COLD is kicking my but. I've not eaten anything in 2 days (MI LOOK LIKE ONE DUPPY). My temp was 103.3 So, yesterday my aunt and mother fixed me some kind of TRELAWNY CONCONTION with roots wine (the home made kind) and my fever broke a few hours ago later. Then they fulled up the tub with WARM water RUM a little GINGER, lime juice and told me to get in. I'm good to go, so far. Now all I have to do is drink 16oz of CEREASE or bush tea... I'll check on ya'll later.

Love ya'll

Lawny

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.....for anybody who's interested! LOL

O.k., so me and Dave get to Kingston around 9am, picked up the police report - which had been ready for a week - but we just went by that morning to skip having to make extra trips. LOL. One of his friends took us up who works for JUTA Tours so he stayed with us all day. We went for breakfast next to Sovereign Plaza and I must of quizzed Dave on everything from when we met to what we ate for dinner the night before! Around 10:30am, we went and did some shopping by the embassy to kill some time and try to cool our nerves. Needless to say, that didn't help Dave but it helped me. LOL. We could see the embassy the whole time from where so we didn't "check-in" until about 12:45pm.

When we got to the door, the guard asked for the appointment letter and then asked who I was etc. I had my appointment letter too cause the embassy sent me one after I told them I was also attending it. lol. Luckily, Gill told me not to bring my cigarettes, lighters, cell phones etc. so they were in the car. We go thru the security - no one else was in line or waiting outside. We walked thru the courtyard and into the "waiting area" where a man took all the visa forms (2 of each), Dave's police report (made him sign it), the birth certif., the no impediment, the 4 passport pics and his passport. He organized all the paperwork....gave us a ticket...Number 136 (our lucky number! lol) and instructed us to go to Section A and have a seat till they called us.

......O.k......Here's when the real work began......We sat in Section A for about 15 minutes and then our number was called. Dave jumped when he heard the number but we got up and went to the first officer at window 21. As soon as we got there, she had the infamous Pink Folder open and smiled and said...Hello to Dave and told me...."So you're Tonisha....the one who's been emailing me for the last 2 months!" I was like yep, that was me. She sd "I wanted to meet you in person....I knew you'd be coming with him today!".....By this time, Dave was so shocked that this lady was this receptive that he just smiled....I think he was in disbelief that she would even know me or wanted to meet me by this point. LOL She asked him "Who filed for you?" and by reflex...HE POINTED TO ME instead of answering her! She was like..."See, everybody does that but I want YOU TO TELL ME who filed for you?" He finally answered with my full name....and said my fiance and then the full name. She was like "o.k., that's more like it!" All I she and I could do was laugh, and it made Dave loosen up a bit. She then asked him a couple more questions like "has anyone ever filed for u before"...."have u ever been to the States"...and "what is your current job". Dave said he worked at the Craft market and she was like do you SELL crafts or do you MAKE crafts and he was like "I sell them". She said oh, o.k....just asking cause it's on your application etc. She took the Affid. of Support, the 2007 Taxes, 2007 W-2's, Bank Statement/ Letter, and the Letters from my employer. She didn't require any other financial info and said everything looked fine. We were up there about 10-15 minutes and then she told us to sit back down for Section B for the fingerprinting and wished us good luck!

We waited in section B for another 15-20 minutes and then they called Dave for the

fingerprinting...which only lasted 2 minutes...I didn't even go up to that window with him. LOL. By now, it was about 1:45pm and we waited about 45 more minutes in Section C. While we were waiting, there were 2 other guys up at the windows being interviewed for K-1's as well. One was with his fiance and one was by himself with a little boy about 5y/o. Me and Dave could hear their entire interview and the Immigration officers asked them "how did u meet your fiance"...and "what are your plans for when u get to the States"...stuff like that. Both of them got approved and were on their way.

We got called up for the Interview at 2:30pm and once again we had a female officer who was very friendly. She asked who I was and I said his fiance and she was like "super...you being here will make his job A LOT easier!" LOL. She told Dave it was nice that I came for support and he told her he was glad I was there too. She had us raise our right hands to swear that all the information was correct. She then asked Dave to write my full name on the sworn statement (he put my middle name in too....which really surprised me AND her...lol) She then complimented me on how well organized my original petition was and before she interviewed Dave she asked him..."Are you sure you're ready to marry a woman who's so organized?" and Dave said absolutely....she keeps me organized too! The lady just laughed and all the people behind us just laughed too. She then asked him to just tell what he could remember about when and how we met. Dave gave her the rundown from July 23rd to April 1st and he did really well. She then said, how did you know she was the "one" when you met her and he said "I saw it in her eyes and in her smile" ( I was like Oh yeah?? LOL LMAO) She then asked if he or I ever met each other's family members and we both sd yes and then went over who all we met and where. She asked him did I get along with his mom and he said yes. She then asked him what his plans were in the States and he said to hopefully work full-time and then eventually, take classes for towards and Associate's degree. While she was asking us stuff, she was typing on her computer and then looking back and nodding her head etc. Oh yeah, she also asked him what was my job and where do I work in the States. He answered both just fine and then she said..."well, it seems like you two are happy to be together and did a lot of work to get here. Here's your pink slip and directions to Airpack to receive your Visa...You've been approved!!!!" Me and Dave were still somewhat in shock that the whole thing was over but we collected our stuff and headed outside to his friend. She even waved to us once we got out in the courtyard and then all the guards said Congratulations and we went on our way.

After almost 6 months of paperwork and waiting it was over......just like that! I hope this was helpful for anyone with interviews coming up.....PM me if u want more details but I think I already went overboard with this Post!

Tonisha

I'll be the FIRST....I WANT DEATILED INFO...you can PM me SIS

[*JG* 2]

Hey Ken..welcome..FINALLY my yute !!

OK...what do we has women have o proove because some refuse to be in horrible pain for hours sometimes days like I was...cvan u imagine if i took no meds PLEASE!!...ppl say did u have her naturally or with drugs...ok when since any birth is not natural..why put urself and UR PRECIOUS BABY in labor to prove something to society or is it "braggin rights" please mi no agree wid dat eida and I WILL be taking drugs again God's willing and no matter how it come out it natural....AMERICA !! a no like JA wah ppl affi worry bout paying fi this meds or back in the day when there was none...

I could not have said it better. I should be the poster girl for epidurals cause I believe!!!!!

JA doesn't have to worry about paying for the meds anymore, Kimmy. All the fees were waived as of April 1st. I guess we'll see if they can keep up with the demands now!

[*JG* 2]

while we are on the subject of labor are there any other meds beside the epidural??? I itch from it and would really like something else for next time.

There is something else they will give you in an IV. It's more of a take the edge off kind of thing. I forget what it's called now.

[*JG* 2]

Drugs are gooooooooooooooood!!!

I wondered about that too....Can't see why some decide to be martyrs....

Unfortunatly my first (my son) was drug free. NOT by choice, the damn epidural didn't work! With my daughter the epidural worked, yahooooo!!!!!!

I had an idea.....I want to make a cd, but want to hear something I maybe would not have thought of myself. I would like each person to name a song (or however many you would like.) Hopefully we'll make a great cd and I could send it to whoever would like. I love all types of music.

"Sweet Transvestite" Rocky Horror

"Jane Says" Janes Addiction

"I made it Through the Rain" Barry Manilow

"When You Love Someone Like That" Reba McIntyre & Leann Rhimes

4 of my favorites.

[Mrs. Cole 0]

Ditto Jawi....Hope you are alright and please come back soon!

SBJ: Glad to see you

Ditto Jill where is Yards , I'll leave her a message.

Jengs: You hubby reach?

Congrats on the March and soon to be April approvals.

Welcome home Andrew and Ken.....So excited for you both and your soon to be wives.

Trnw; babes hope you feel betta! Enjoy your trip!!

Gill: Ditto that's my motto: prayer+positivity=power. Believe kill & believe cure! Congrats and that was one powerful message deh girlie

I Agree with JG on the adjustment thingy. Jus see the above and everything irie!

Damn. I can't believe it's April alreddi! Spring nah reach yet! It's damn cold outside. We get a warm day, like every other day.

Jonesie:I missed you. That bambino of yours is growing fas. He sure is a cu-tee. I'm jealous mi wan one tuh.

Thank you so much Brown! God bless you!

[Mrs. Cole 0]

Hey Ken..welcome..FINALLY my yute !!

OK...what do we has women have o proove because some refuse to be in horrible pain for hours sometimes days like I was...cvan u imagine if i took no meds PLEASE!!...ppl say did u have her naturally or with drugs...ok when since any birth is not natural..why put urself and UR PRECIOUS BABY in labor to prove something to society or is it "braggin rights" please mi no agree wid dat eida and I WILL be taking drugs again God's willing and no matter how it come out it natural....AMERICA !! a no like JA wah ppl affi worry bout paying fi this meds or back in the day when there was none...

Kimkim,

Ken seh "Respect!"

Ok, suh yesterday we went to Social Security office...she seh 10 days - 4 weeks! Whateva! Ken's first day here was GREAT! He has met 4 cousins and they all Like him! My best girl friend...she LOVED him! And the big Kahuna... Met my father...han Bwoy, deh way em reason wid em...Mi knoa my Dad likes em! I was so worried about all of my lives clashing...but so far...it's been great! I am still in awe that he is here. He has been great! My boys ADORE him...even deh wan name Gavin!

We went to Roosevelt Field (a Huge mall on Long Island). Ken was like "Bwoy, mi couldda git 3-4 jobs inna dis place alone!" (typical Jamaican :lol: )

He has honestly been great. Just taking in everything and HEARING what I am telling him!

Love ya'll...check in later! Have a great day and a good weekend...LOVE YA'LL!!!!!

Bless,

Gill

P.S.- Disclaimer...Ken designed his own meez...we had to settle on dat wan...b/c dem nuh mek nuh meez fuh wat he actully wanted(I had to tell emMeez is strictly 'G' -rated) ...em a tek em meez ova from mi now! :lol: (

Congrats again Gill!!! Quick question...Can Andrew get an SS card now too? Someone told me after we get married, is that not true? I had a lawyer through the part of getting him here, this time I am going to try to save the money and do it myself, since the biggest obstacle is accomplished of him being here..THANK YOU GOD!! Help ladies ! Thanks. God bless you all...It's FRIDAY

[tnw 0]

Hey Ken..welcome..FINALLY my yute !!

OK...what do we has women have o proove because some refuse to be in horrible pain for hours sometimes days like I was...cvan u imagine if i took no meds PLEASE!!...ppl say did u have her naturally or with drugs...ok when since any birth is not natural..why put urself and UR PRECIOUS BABY in labor to prove something to society or is it "braggin rights" please mi no agree wid dat eida and I WILL be taking drugs again God's willing and no matter how it come out it natural....AMERICA !! a no like JA wah ppl affi worry bout paying fi this meds or back in the day when there was none...

Kimkim,

Ken seh "Respect!"

Ok, suh yesterday we went to Social Security office...she seh 10 days - 4 weeks! Whateva! Ken's first day here was GREAT! He has met 4 cousins and they all Like him! My best girl friend...she LOVED him! And the big Kahuna... Met my father...han Bwoy, deh way em reason wid em...Mi knoa my Dad likes em! I was so worried about all of my lives clashing...but so far...it's been great! I am still in awe that he is here. He has been great! My boys ADORE him...even deh wan name Gavin!

We went to Roosevelt Field (a Huge mall on Long Island). Ken was like "Bwoy, mi couldda git 3-4 jobs inna dis place alone!" (typical Jamaican :lol: )

He has honestly been great. Just taking in everything and HEARING what I am telling him!

Love ya'll...check in later! Have a great day and a good weekend...LOVE YA'LL!!!!!

Bless,

Gill

P.S.- Disclaimer...Ken designed his own meez...we had to settle on dat wan...b/c dem nuh mek nuh meez fuh wat he actully wanted(I had to tell emMeez is strictly 'G' -rated) ...em a tek em meez ova from mi now! :lol: (

Congrats again Gill!!! Quick question...Can Andrew get an SS card now too? Someone told me after we get married, is that not true? I had a lawyer through the part of getting him here, this time I am going to try to save the money and do it myself, since the biggest obstacle is accomplished of him being here..THANK YOU GOD!! Help ladies ! Thanks. God bless you all...It's FRIDAY

Hey....Good Morning All!

I think u can file for the SS Card before u get married - it just can take up to 6 weeks.....I think? LOLLLL

JALOVE filed for her fiance's back in late December and he didn't get it till a couple weeks ago.....right when the Temporary work permit was about to expire. Even she said some people get it alot faster....just all depends. They told Gill anywhere from 2-4 weeks so it's a wide range. LOL.

[tnw 0]

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Welcome Ken!!!!!

Gill...when is the wedding?

Bwoy Dimps, I don't really know...haven't thought that far ahead...But I am thinking 5/23/08...exactly 18 months after the day we met!

Bless,

Gill

I like 5/23/08 Gill......that's Memorial Day weekend and the weather'll be nice!

I'm thinking 6/21 for me and Dave.....the first day of summer. I'll have to keep you posted on that one! LOL

[Jengles 0]

Mawning Family!!

KEN IS HERE!!!!! He is watching me type this right now (hehehehehehehehehehe). He got in around 10:30 last night and FINALLY came out of customs at 11:30!!!! I just keep starring at him and giggling cyan't believe em reach!

He says "Hi" to you all and thanks you for holding down his ooman! Well we have some running around to do today!

I'll check-in with ya'll later

Have a bless-ed day!

Gill

Welcome Ken!!!!!

Gill...when is the wedding?

Bwoy Dimps, I don't really know...haven't thought that far ahead...But I am thinking 5/23/08...exactly 18 months after the day we met!

Bless,

Gill

I like 5/23/08 Gill......that's Memorial Day weekend and the weather'll be nice!

I'm thinking 6/21 for me and Dave.....the first day of summer. I'll have to keep you posted on that one! LOL

APPLY FOR THE SS now, I belive u have up to 76 days into the visa to apply.