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

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

I think so too, Jengs. Next it will be, you have to pay to check in, pay for security to bug the ####### out of you, tip the person who scans your ticket...............

I'm cringing of how much my sister's wedding might cost if we have to pay to check all our bags. I'm trying to get her to utilize "barrells"

If you book your ticket now, they CAN'T charge you in Dec....Then can only implement new rules to affect people buying tickets AFTER the announcement...

Oh ok, I have my tickets and we are going in Aug. I'm going to have to check the websites and print of the policy cause i'm sure someone will be trying to charge me and I'll be vex.

JENGS...weh fi mi ticket deh...u naw carry mi wid u?

[Ms. Hellwig 0]

Congrats NYCgirl and Rhonda

DITTO!! THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!!

Let's keep it coming! Any new NOA2 approvals????

Bless-ed,

Gill

I got my NOA2 by mail. The date of approval was April 29. Last week I called NVC and they were able to tell me they recieved the petition on May 5 and on May 7 it was mailed to the embassy in JA. They were also able to verify that the embassy had received it. On Friday I sent an email to the embassy to request copies of all docs that will be sent to my fiance' and I got a response that day saying they would send me the docs. It was ALOT of progress in one week!

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Congrats NYCgirl and Rhonda

DITTO!! THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!!

Let's keep it coming! Any new NOA2 approvals????

Bless-ed,

Gill

I got my NOA2 by mail. The date of approval was April 29. Last week I called NVC and they were able to tell me they recieved the petition on May 5 and on May 7 it was mailed to the embassy in JA. They were also able to verify that the embassy had received it. On Friday I sent an email to the embassy to request copies of all docs that will be sent to my fiance' and I got a response that day saying they would send me the docs. It was ALOT of progress in one week!

GREAT NEWS!

They've always answered all my questions. One day they answered 4 of my e-mails in one hour, because they said they mailed packet 4 on April 18th and it we never received it. I now have 3 copies of packet 4 (mailed from the embassy to the US) and my fiance has 2 (mailed to him in Jamaica). Oh well.

[luvtravlin 0]

I think so too, Jengs. Next it will be, you have to pay to check in, pay for security to bug the ####### out of you, tip the person who scans your ticket...............

I'm cringing of how much my sister's wedding might cost if we have to pay to check all our bags. I'm trying to get her to utilize "barrells"

If you book your ticket now, they CAN'T charge you in Dec....Then can only implement new rules to affect people buying tickets AFTER the announcement...

Oh ok, I have my tickets and we are going in Aug. I'm going to have to check the websites and print of the policy cause i'm sure someone will be trying to charge me and I'll be vex.

Rules apply to the baggage, doesn't matter when you booked. That's a rule across the board.

Please mention to your sister, if they are bringing wedding favors down or shipping early....do NOT MENTION that she's bringing wedding/party favors to anyone checking luggage or customs as they be asked to pay import and export taxes and they can get reeeeal shi&&y!!

I highly recommended to a client to specifically NOT to ship her favors for her wedding prior to her arrival and to bring them in some that were traveling -- I was also invited and I said I'd even take some in my luggage. They wanted to charge her $200 - 300 ?? She didn't listen to alot of advice that I had given to her. They had never traveled to Jamaica and I went *with* them to basically "babysit".....when I found out that she was getting charged for all of that...I went and had myself a beer in the lounge !!!

[nannygirl82 0]

Hey ladies

I just got an e-mail today - our Petition to Remove Conditions has been APPROVED Finally! Now we can be done with Immigration for 10 years!!! It took almost a year from the time we sent it in (June '07) to get approved. Says to expect the card within 30 days.

that is great!!!

and i must say your little girl is such a cutie!!!

[Marie876 0]

Hi everyone!

A happy belated mother's day to all of you with children...its the toughest job in the world (IMO)

Does anyone have a template or know how to word a letter that is sent to the embassy for someone to be granted a temporary visa for a special occasion (such as birth, wedding, etc)?

- Marie

[shrewdgal 0]

Congrats NYCgirl and Rhonda

DITTO!! THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!!

Let's keep it coming! Any new NOA2 approvals????

Bless-ed,

Gill

that is great news!!

nope---no NOA2 for me still

Shrew,

I didn't know you were in VA...we're neighbors.

woo hooo. lets have a party

yep. VA born and raised.

I live near the Tennessee side though. I did live in Va Beach a couple of years..but... am back in the bush

what about you?

[shrewdgal 0]

I think so too, Jengs. Next it will be, you have to pay to check in, pay for security to bug the ####### out of you, tip the person who scans your ticket...............

I'm cringing of how much my sister's wedding might cost if we have to pay to check all our bags. I'm trying to get her to utilize "barrells"

If you book your ticket now, they CAN'T charge you in Dec....Then can only implement new rules to affect people buying tickets AFTER the announcement...

Oh ok, I have my tickets and we are going in Aug. I'm going to have to check the websites and print of the policy cause i'm sure someone will be trying to charge me and I'll be vex.

Rules apply to the baggage, doesn't matter when you booked. That's a rule across the board.

Please mention to your sister, if they are bringing wedding favors down or shipping early....do NOT MENTION that she's bringing wedding/party favors to anyone checking luggage or customs as they be asked to pay import and export taxes and they can get reeeeal shi&&y!!

I highly recommended to a client to specifically NOT to ship her favors for her wedding prior to her arrival and to bring them in some that were traveling -- I was also invited and I said I'd even take some in my luggage. They wanted to charge her $200 - 300 ?? She didn't listen to alot of advice that I had given to her. They had never traveled to Jamaica and I went *with* them to basically "babysit".....when I found out that she was getting charged for all of that...I went and had myself a beer in the lounge !!!

really? when US air changed their baggage policy recently I had already booked a ticket and the change didnt go into effect until May...so I guess once they set a date it doesnt matter when you booked if you are TRAVELING past that date...but if you are traveling before the changes are implemented then you should be okay

[*SunRay* 1]

Congrats NYCgirl and Rhonda

DITTO!! THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!!

Let's keep it coming! Any new NOA2 approvals????

Bless-ed,

Gill

I wish...

Congrats Rhonda and NYgirl

HEY SUNNY!....Girl, I'm taking donations for a BOAT...you trying to chip in. It's either a boat or an ARK. Mi need some'tin cause mi caan swin.

Girl, I hope you have some room for me in that boat. My arms get tired quick, so swimming is out of the picture for me too...

[BelwinMills 0]

Congratulations to all the approvals keeping them coming.

It has been harder for me to check the site sense the little arrival.

Hubby took her out today so I could have some alone time. It is so great after 2 1/2 weeks of taking care of little one.

Happy Belated Mothers Day.

All the best to everyone's journeys!!

[luvtravlin 0]

I think so too, Jengs. Next it will be, you have to pay to check in, pay for security to bug the ####### out of you, tip the person who scans your ticket...............

I'm cringing of how much my sister's wedding might cost if we have to pay to check all our bags. I'm trying to get her to utilize "barrells"

If you book your ticket now, they CAN'T charge you in Dec....Then can only implement new rules to affect people buying tickets AFTER the announcement...

Oh ok, I have my tickets and we are going in Aug. I'm going to have to check the websites and print of the policy cause i'm sure someone will be trying to charge me and I'll be vex.

Rules apply to the baggage, doesn't matter when you booked. That's a rule across the board.

Please mention to your sister, if they are bringing wedding favors down or shipping early....do NOT MENTION that she's bringing wedding/party favors to anyone checking luggage or customs as they be asked to pay import and export taxes and they can get reeeeal shi&&y!!

I highly recommended to a client to specifically NOT to ship her favors for her wedding prior to her arrival and to bring them in some that were traveling -- I was also invited and I said I'd even take some in my luggage. They wanted to charge her $200 - 300 ?? She didn't listen to alot of advice that I had given to her. They had never traveled to Jamaica and I went *with* them to basically "babysit".....when I found out that she was getting charged for all of that...I went and had myself a beer in the lounge !!!

really? when US air changed their baggage policy recently I had already booked a ticket and the change didnt go into effect until May...so I guess once they set a date it doesnt matter when you booked if you are TRAVELING past that date...but if you are traveling before the changes are implemented then you should be okay

Every airline is different, here are just a few that have put in the new baggage requirement...

USA 3000: Effective 5/1/08 the baggage allowance aboard all USA3000 flights will be 1 checked bag weighing no more than 50lbs and measuring no more than 62 linear inches. Additional bags will be accepted at a charge of $25 per bag each way. Bags over 50lbs

3/25 /08 --Delta Air Lines will now charge $25 for passengers wishing to check a second piece of luggage. Elite frequent flyers and high-fare-paying customers may be exempted from this new rule.

SOUTHWEST -

Baggage Allowance: Beginning January 29, 2008, Southwest will allow two (2) checked pieces of baggage per ticketed Customer. Size and weight limitations apply.

Excess Baggage: Effective January 29, 2008, you may check a third bag for a charge of $25. Your 4th through 9th bag or item will incur a charge of $50 per piece, and any bag or item thereafter will be $110 per piece.

03/31/08 --Northwest Airlines will match Delta, United, and US Airways in charging coach-class passengers within North America $25 for a second checked bag. The new rule goes into effect May 5.

AirTran will now charge passengers $10 each way for checking a second bag, effective on bookings immediately for flights ticketed to travel starting May 15. Additional checked bags will incur $50 charges each. (Elite frequent flyers and business-class travelers will not pay the fees.)

US Airways - second checked bag will be assessed a $25* fee. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

[Jengles 0]

I think so too, Jengs. Next it will be, you have to pay to check in, pay for security to bug the ####### out of you, tip the person who scans your ticket...............

I'm cringing of how much my sister's wedding might cost if we have to pay to check all our bags. I'm trying to get her to utilize "barrells"

If you book your ticket now, they CAN'T charge you in Dec....Then can only implement new rules to affect people buying tickets AFTER the announcement...

Oh ok, I have my tickets and we are going in Aug. I'm going to have to check the websites and print of the policy cause i'm sure someone will be trying to charge me and I'll be vex.

Rules apply to the baggage, doesn't matter when you booked. That's a rule across the board.

Please mention to your sister, if they are bringing wedding favors down or shipping early....do NOT MENTION that she's bringing wedding/party favors to anyone checking luggage or customs as they be asked to pay import and export taxes and they can get reeeeal shi&&y!!

I highly recommended to a client to specifically NOT to ship her favors for her wedding prior to her arrival and to bring them in some that were traveling -- I was also invited and I said I'd even take some in my luggage. They wanted to charge her $200 - 300 ?? She didn't listen to alot of advice that I had given to her. They had never traveled to Jamaica and I went *with* them to basically "babysit".....when I found out that she was getting charged for all of that...I went and had myself a beer in the lounge !!!

really? when US air changed their baggage policy recently I had already booked a ticket and the change didnt go into effect until May...so I guess once they set a date it doesnt matter when you booked if you are TRAVELING past that date...but if you are traveling before the changes are implemented then you should be okay

Every airline is different, here are just a few that have put in the new baggage requirement...

USA 3000: Effective 5/1/08 the baggage allowance aboard all USA3000 flights will be 1 checked bag weighing no more than 50lbs and measuring no more than 62 linear inches. Additional bags will be accepted at a charge of $25 per bag each way. Bags over 50lbs

3/25 /08 --Delta Air Lines will now charge $25 for passengers wishing to check a second piece of luggage. Elite frequent flyers and high-fare-paying customers may be exempted from this new rule.

SOUTHWEST -

Baggage Allowance: Beginning January 29, 2008, Southwest will allow two (2) checked pieces of baggage per ticketed Customer. Size and weight limitations apply.

Excess Baggage: Effective January 29, 2008, you may check a third bag for a charge of $25. Your 4th through 9th bag or item will incur a charge of $50 per piece, and any bag or item thereafter will be $110 per piece.

03/31/08 --Northwest Airlines will match Delta, United, and US Airways in charging coach-class passengers within North America $25 for a second checked bag. The new rule goes into effect May 5.

AirTran will now charge passengers $10 each way for checking a second bag, effective on bookings immediately for flights ticketed to travel starting May 15. Additional checked bags will incur $50 charges each. (Elite frequent flyers and business-class travelers will not pay the fees.)

US Airways - second checked bag will be assessed a $25* fee. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

and spirt air is charging for checked luggage for international flights. I think my next trip after the wedding might be a cruise from nyc, can't take all the new fees.

Lawny - Is where u going in my suitcase?? You are only allowed one more trip for the year and that is for the interview!!

and now i'm off to bed cause i have no right being up this late.

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

I think so too, Jengs. Next it will be, you have to pay to check in, pay for security to bug the ####### out of you, tip the person who scans your ticket...............

I'm cringing of how much my sister's wedding might cost if we have to pay to check all our bags. I'm trying to get her to utilize "barrells"

If you book your ticket now, they CAN'T charge you in Dec....Then can only implement new rules to affect people buying tickets AFTER the announcement...

Oh ok, I have my tickets and we are going in Aug. I'm going to have to check the websites and print of the policy cause i'm sure someone will be trying to charge me and I'll be vex.

Rules apply to the baggage, doesn't matter when you booked. That's a rule across the board.

Please mention to your sister, if they are bringing wedding favors down or shipping early....do NOT MENTION that she's bringing wedding/party favors to anyone checking luggage or customs as they be asked to pay import and export taxes and they can get reeeeal shi&&y!!

I highly recommended to a client to specifically NOT to ship her favors for her wedding prior to her arrival and to bring them in some that were traveling -- I was also invited and I said I'd even take some in my luggage. They wanted to charge her $200 - 300 ?? She didn't listen to alot of advice that I had given to her. They had never traveled to Jamaica and I went *with* them to basically "babysit".....when I found out that she was getting charged for all of that...I went and had myself a beer in the lounge !!!

really? when US air changed their baggage policy recently I had already booked a ticket and the change didnt go into effect until May...so I guess once they set a date it doesnt matter when you booked if you are TRAVELING past that date...but if you are traveling before the changes are implemented then you should be okay

Every airline is different, here are just a few that have put in the new baggage requirement...

USA 3000: Effective 5/1/08 the baggage allowance aboard all USA3000 flights will be 1 checked bag weighing no more than 50lbs and measuring no more than 62 linear inches. Additional bags will be accepted at a charge of $25 per bag each way. Bags over 50lbs

3/25 /08 --Delta Air Lines will now charge $25 for passengers wishing to check a second piece of luggage. Elite frequent flyers and high-fare-paying customers may be exempted from this new rule.

SOUTHWEST -

Baggage Allowance: Beginning January 29, 2008, Southwest will allow two (2) checked pieces of baggage per ticketed Customer. Size and weight limitations apply.

Excess Baggage: Effective January 29, 2008, you may check a third bag for a charge of $25. Your 4th through 9th bag or item will incur a charge of $50 per piece, and any bag or item thereafter will be $110 per piece.

03/31/08 --Northwest Airlines will match Delta, United, and US Airways in charging coach-class passengers within North America $25 for a second checked bag. The new rule goes into effect May 5.

AirTran will now charge passengers $10 each way for checking a second bag, effective on bookings immediately for flights ticketed to travel starting May 15. Additional checked bags will incur $50 charges each. (Elite frequent flyers and business-class travelers will not pay the fees.)

US Airways - second checked bag will be assessed a $25* fee. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

I will have to respectfully disagree with this...

If you check ALL airlines, NONE of them charge passengers who booked BEFORE a cut off date...They CANNOT just arbitrarily change the allowance if the passenger has already got a ticket and therefore a valid contract with them.

From Northwest airline's website

I purchased my ticket before March 29, 2008 but am traveling after May 5, 2008. Will I be assessed a fee for the second piece of checked luggage?

No, customers ticketed prior to March 29, 2008 will not be assessed the fee for the second piece of checked luggage.

http://www.nwa.com/features/luggagefaqs/index.html#purchase

From US Airways website

What is the new baggage policy?

US Airways announced that it will begin assessing a $25 fee for a passenger’s second checked bag. Passengers can continue to check one bag free of charge. The fee applies to travel that occurs on or after May 5, 2008. Travelers who purchased travel before Feb. 26 for travel on or after May 5 are exempt from the policy change.

http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/FAQs/newpolicy.aspx

[*SunRay* 1]

Mawnin Yardies!!!

I thought this was cute. Barack Obama dancing to Beyonce's Crazy In Love on the Ellen Show....

Edited May 13, 2008 by sunnyja21

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

I think so too, Jengs. Next it will be, you have to pay to check in, pay for security to bug the ####### out of you, tip the person who scans your ticket...............

I'm cringing of how much my sister's wedding might cost if we have to pay to check all our bags. I'm trying to get her to utilize "barrells"

If you book your ticket now, they CAN'T charge you in Dec....Then can only implement new rules to affect people buying tickets AFTER the announcement...

Oh ok, I have my tickets and we are going in Aug. I'm going to have to check the websites and print of the policy cause i'm sure someone will be trying to charge me and I'll be vex.

Rules apply to the baggage, doesn't matter when you booked. That's a rule across the board.

Please mention to your sister, if they are bringing wedding favors down or shipping early....do NOT MENTION that she's bringing wedding/party favors to anyone checking luggage or customs as they be asked to pay import and export taxes and they can get reeeeal shi&&y!!

I highly recommended to a client to specifically NOT to ship her favors for her wedding prior to her arrival and to bring them in some that were traveling -- I was also invited and I said I'd even take some in my luggage. They wanted to charge her $200 - 300 ?? She didn't listen to alot of advice that I had given to her. They had never traveled to Jamaica and I went *with* them to basically "babysit".....when I found out that she was getting charged for all of that...I went and had myself a beer in the lounge !!!

Hey Girl,....good morning alllll

That's what happened to us twice last year. We told them we were there on vacation, but they decided to DIG up our suitcases anyway. They tossed my around the worse and I had a FIT! I started to yell "THIS IS HOW YOU TREAT AN AMERICAN CITIZEN WHEN THEY COME TO VISIT JAMAICA." They had my clothes on the floor it was just a big mess. My friend was getting married they just asked what she had other than her dress and she said her shoes and that was it. They didn't even look in their suitcases, but me, she asked where i was born (it in my US passport) kept asking if I didn't bring things for family ...I was beyond PISSEDDDDDDDDDDDDDD. Got the same woman again in September last year Told her the same thing I'm here on vacation, we have a house here...said to me, am I going to leave my son's DVD player here. I told her it's none of her business. NEXT QUESTION! She just close my suitcase without asking anymore.

I think it's CRAZY to be accused of selling things you're bring with you on vacation. I don't put up with their S**T anymore, I ask for a supervisor. I hope this time around with my resident stamp in my passport they won't harrass me. I must look like I have a money tree in my backyard...better yet, let me go check and see if anything growing on it.