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

[tnw 0]

Hey....Anyone heard from Shauna (nannygirl) about the baby? Sorry Shauna if u already posted...I might of missed it in the last few days. Hope all is well!

JG....Sorry to hear u weren't feeling well....I hope everything smooths out in the coming days.

Kimmy....How u been feeling lately?

SJB1221....if u read this....check ur PM's LOL

Lawny......glad to see u made it back in one piece...sorry about ur sister....I hope she's doing o.k.

Gill........Glad things are still going smooth

SunnyJa.....Where u Been???

Congrats to Tonya, LaPrincesca and everyone else who got approvals this month!!!!!

Shrewdie, Mommy2B, Islandwoman and anybody else I might have forgotten....Hang In There!!!! Things have a funny way of working out in the end!

Looks like alot of people are making their way to JA this month so have fun!

[BelwinMills 0]

damn.....we just paid $500 each for tickets to JA in May

I couldn't wait any longer because I need to get a damn JOB!!

Hopefully next year we can get cheaper flights....

Doubtful Engy...if fuel prices keep going up! That's what pushing up the price so much! A gallon of 87 unleaded is $3.55 now and super is $3.76!! I'm sorry, but I remeber when a gallon was $.97!

Well the good news is that your going to JA!

Bless,

Gill

We are going in July and the cost is 500 bucks per person too. I need to buy our tickets now and send out for my new passport this week. I could wait and change my last name next year when it expires. Only hubby thinks I should have the correct name.

[*JG* 2]

I guess I've been kind of cryptic, cause some of you have asked in PM's. I wanted to clarify a bit and put something out there to all the vets on here.

First of all, Andre and I are fine. If everyone around us would cut the #######, we'd be ever better. But the two of us....just the two of us....we are doing just fine.

Have any of you who's husbands been here a while experienced stupid ####### from their friends, sometimes family, in Jamaica?

Here is the deal.....

A few months ago, 1 friend called to say he had someone in the US wire money via Western Union to Andre. Andre had to pick it up and then turn around and wire what was left after the fee, to the guy in JA. Andre did not think about this before he did it. When I found out, I was hopping mad. The same friend called again a few weeks ago and wanted to do it again. Andre declined.

His friend in Germany called a few weeks ago and wanted to ship electronics to Andre for Andre to then ship them to Jamaica. He could keep any he wanted from time to time for his troubles. His excuse was that "he had to have a US address on them". Andre declined.

Andre's sister has made 3 very quick trips to JA and even though she doesn't have a job, she now has some money to send us to get plane tickets to come visit her. We have passed.

We don't want no part of any of these people and their games. I don't believe any of it can be legal.

Add to that the constant calls from people asking for money and it's just been overwhelming this week.....the stories just get more and more out there. Redial seems to be their friend, sometimes calling 10 times in a row. I kid you not when I say the other day, he had 57 missed calls on his phone. This is all the reason I was in a tizzy this week. And, most of it was because my husband had a meltdown. He heard that these so called friends say that "he forgot where he came from" cause he won't participate in these games. Today, we found out it was not just him they are trying to play. Another friend from Florida and another in Canada have also been contacted to participate in this stuff. They too declined.

Anyone else out there dealt with this kind of #######? What did you do to get it all to stop?

As for me and Andre, we are fine. Today we had a long talk about not letting this unimportant nonsense bother us because in the end, it has nothing to do with our marriage or our lives.

I do love all of you who inquired, said prayers, or even thought about us. Thank you.

[Forbes2006 0]

JG,

I know that you two must be very stressed at this time and I feel for you. First of all it is not legal. What they are trying to due is have a scapgoat for when this #### or scam hit the fan. Andre will be the common link. These people don't give a damn about him and only wants to use him. I had a friend from Haiti whose brother lived with her and scammed people via Ebay by having checks and money orders for things they thought they purchased delivered to her home. Not to go into a long story but the end was she lost her home as the FBI raided it (Mail Fraud). Her brother ran to NY or back to Haiti and left her holding the bag because she owned the home. After several thousands $ and an expensive lawyer she was found innocent. Yeah sometimes family will #### you quicker than friends.

Advise Andre to remember where he comes from and want to better his new life. Forget those who want to harm your relationship because in the end they don't respect him. What kind of friend/family would put him in harms way?

Sorry

[*JG* 2]

Forbes, you are voicing what I have been saying as well. I told him if they really cared about him, they would not use him, nor try to put his future in that kind of danger.

What kind of friend is that? If we can't help you, you will try to destroy us. That is just so wrong.

I'm so sorry about your friend. When I heard the Western Union thing, I saw that flashing before my eyes. I kept the receipts and documented what transpired in case I needed to defend us in the future.

Thank you for sharing. I put it out there cause I knew someone would have some words of wisdom. I suspect I will hear some more. It really does help me to work through some of this stuff.

[Jengles 0]

Forbes, you are voicing what I have been saying as well. I told him if they really cared about him, they would not use him, nor try to put his future in that kind of danger. What kind of friend is that? If we can't help you, you will try to destroy us. That is just so wrong.

I'm so sorry about your friend. When I heard the Western Union thing, I saw that flashing before my eyes. I kept the receipts and documented what transpired in case I needed to defend us in the future.

Thank you for sharing. I put it out there cause I knew someone would have some words of wisdom. I suspect I will hear some more. It really does help me to work through some of this stuff.

exactly, and why would he even be expected to go along with these schemes, friends wouldn't jepordize his future, they would respect it.

[*SunRay* 1]

Hey....Anyone heard from Shauna (nannygirl) about the baby? Sorry Shauna if u already posted...I might of missed it in the last few days. Hope all is well!

JG....Sorry to hear u weren't feeling well....I hope everything smooths out in the coming days.

Kimmy....How u been feeling lately?

SJB1221....if u read this....check ur PM's LOL

Lawny......glad to see u made it back in one piece...sorry about ur sister....I hope she's doing o.k.

Gill........Glad things are still going smooth

SunnyJa.....Where u Been???

Congrats to Tonya, LaPrincesca and everyone else who got approvals this month!!!!!

Shrewdie, Mommy2B, Islandwoman and anybody else I might have forgotten....Hang In There!!!! Things have a funny way of working out in the end!

Looks like alot of people are making their way to JA this month so have fun!

lol, tnw I'm here girl. My wireless was acting up the last few days and I hate dial up. I'm here trying to get caught up....

[BelwinMills 0]

JG- sorry to hear what is going on. I don't know what I would do if I was in that situation. It sounds like you guys are handling it well. Stay strong

[clairern 0]

Hey yardies!!

What's going on with everybody? I hope all is well with you all. I have a quick question for those who filed during the time JA became an appointment post.

When your SO went for their interview in Kingston, were they asked for the second copy of the police certificate? I sent on in with the DS-230 packet and have the other one at home. Tonya told me that was one of the things they asked Drew for--the second copy of the PC.

Has anyone else experienced this??

[nycgirl 13]

Hey JG,

That situation sucks. My husband has not had people try any illegal #######,for sure if that started, he's get a swift kick to the butt. Andre better understand (I'm sure he does) that once you are married, any crime conviction can become a civil case against both married parties. Anything he participates in will drag you down too. Just not worth it. I know I'm preaching to the choir!! But, my man does get hounded by "Friends" 24 hours a day, asking for money.............. from everything from chicken feed to baby formula. They do catch an attitude when he denies them, saying that "he got rich and switched" Which is funny because he gives and gives and gives, and at some point you have to stop momentarily and take care of yourself. Its so draining!!

Well, hang in there and NO FUNNY BUSINESS..........

[Jengles 0]

Hey JG,

That situation sucks. My husband has not had people try any illegal #######,for sure if that started, he's get a swift kick to the butt. Andre better understand (I'm sure he does) that once you are married, any crime conviction can become a civil case against both married parties. Anything he participates in will drag you down too. Just not worth it. I know I'm preaching to the choir!! But, my man does get hounded by "Friends" 24 hours a day, asking for money.............. from everything from chicken feed to baby formula. They do catch an attitude when he denies them, saying that "he got rich and switched" Which is funny because he gives and gives and gives, and at some point you have to stop momentarily and take care of yourself. Its so draining!!

Well, hang in there and NO FUNNY BUSINESS..........

he should tell them he can't get rich, cause they keep calling him, i'm sure you as his wife,would be interested to know he's working for other people he can't even call to help him, should he ever need it.

[Minfay 0]

I need to buy our tickets now and send out for my new passport this week. I could wait and change my last name next year when it expires. Only hubby thinks I should have the correct name.

Hey Jax -- the name you book your tickets under has to match the name on the passport. I just revised mine to. Sent it in on 3/31 -- got it back <<NO LIE>> on 4/8. But, whatever you do, don't wait until the last minute.

[Mrs. Palmer 5]

Afternoon Yawdies!!

JG...Hey girl...I can't even imagine the frustration you were feeling during this time. I think about that kind of stuff all the time...folx from back home trying to take advantage of my husband when he reaches here just because they think that he will have it made. Hell, I experience that from time to time now. People always asking him to ask me for stuff, or they will ask him for stuff (even though he doesn't have much) and they feel like it's ok because they believe that he has an American wife that will take care of it. RASS!! I've listened to him tell them that he is" NOT asking me for anything for them! If they want something they should work for it, because she works hard for the things that she has and why should he (or they) take that from me?" Over the past year he has begun to see who his "real" friends are and who are not...and at times it's been hurtful for him, but like I told him, you'll eventually see people's true intentions once you learn to say NO! Luckily for me I've never had that problem! LOL...but saying NO to those that were trying to take advantage of him was something he was not good at doing when we first met a few years ago, and he would always end up on the shi##! end of the stick! But he's come a long way. I tell him it's only going to get worse once he's here because he'll have DIRECT access to more, but he feels like he will be able to handle it...we'll see...Anyway, I'm glad that you and Andre are working through this together, and I know the two of you will continue to stay strong and make the right decisions for YOU and YOUR family! Tell Andre to never mind de bad man dem!! And that the yaardies on VJ got his back if he needs us!! BULLET! BULLET! BULLET!!

[luvtravlin 0]

Shauna and likkle Ms...update

Kayla Leilani Francis made her debut at 12:18 AM (today), by emergency c-section. Shauna has been in the hospital for the past few days because her BP was up and the Docs didn't like that. Kayla is 8 lbs 12 oz and almost 21 inc long. Shauna had to have a vertical c-section because the little one was NOT ready to come out and was still tucked up so far and they "vacummed" her outta there.

She's tired and feeling good. The baby is great ! Shauna will remain in the hospital for up to 5 days. She won't be online for quite awhile.

Once she's out of the hospital and settled, I'll be making a trip to see her and the little one.

Kelly

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Wonderful news!!!!!!!

Love the middle name!!!!!

Make her get up off her hospital bed to send PICS