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

[brownnskinn 0]

Anyone know what companies carry internet access in JA? What is the cost? Also, how much do landlines run in JA run monthly?

I found some info. Thanks

[tnw 0]

No, I purchased Damien a one-way on AirJamaica to Baltimore. Round trip tickets are cheapers sometimes. It wasn't in our case.

I purchased a one-way for Andre through American. Was about $200 cheaper for us to do it that way. No issues.

Yeah, i purchased Dave a one way on Delta from JA to New York to Pittsburgh for $400. His flight outta JA is actually on AirJamaica and I didn't have any problems booking it. I used a travel agent so i'm not sure if they asked her anything, but a one way seems to be fine.

A roundtrip would've been about $700 and there's no need for it.

[*SunRay* 1]

OK!

I live in Waldorf, about 20 mins away from the harbor....

There is a GREAT Jamaican restaurant 2 mins away from me.

As for Jamaican grocery shops, I use this one, they have pretty much everything

Caribbean Market II

7505 New Hampshire Ave

Takoma Park, MD 20912

301-439-5288

I live in Clinton, so I am right down the road from you. What is the name of the Jamaican resturant? When my husband was here last year. he didn't like any of the so call Jamaican resturants I took him to, finally we went to Negil in Mitcheville, and he like the steamed fish( with the head on), so I will keep that one on our list.

Roxcie

I GUARANTEE he'll like it

Here's the details

Caribbean Flava

152 Smallwood Village Drive, Waldorf, Charles County

Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-7 p.m. Sunday

Entrée prices: $2.49-$12.

Credit cards: MC, V

Reservations, carry-out: 301-632-9738

http://www.somdnews.com/stories/03302007/w...953_32093.shtml

We have to try that place.

Our favorite jerk chicken is Just Jerk in Lanham...they grill it...comes with festival or hardo bread. We go to Caribbean Superior for estovich (sp) king fish, curry shrimp and porridge on Sundays. Caribbean Delight in Hyattsville has good oxtail. Eariler today we ate at the Turnables on Georgia Avenue...steamed fish (with head) was really good.

Thanks, we will be trying these resturants. I hope all is well.

Roxcie

Thanks, Roxcie, SJB and JaEnglish for the Carribbean recs in Maryland. I'm in Bowie and am always looking for a good spot to get my nyam on! I usually head to Muffin Man in Seabrook or Negril in Mitchellville, but always looking for more spots. Can't believe there are so many Marylanders on the site. BTW, I grew up in Clinton -- my mom still lives there -- there used to be a Carribbean market near Old Branch Avenue -- unsure if it's still there.

I LOVE the Muffin Man muffins...have to stay away from that place. Damien loves his curry chicken. That's how we discovered Just Jerk...right down the street from the Muffin man. We took some of Damien's friends to Tropicana and they really liked it. They're OK. Sweet Mango on Georgia Avenue is OK.

We stopped by the Caribbean Market on Old Branch...they didn't have much. The store JaEnglish mentioned is best for grocery shopping...to us anyway.

There's a new Tropicana on the corner of Benning Road and East Capital Street. Near the Shrimp Boat. I haven't stopped there yet, but I say I am everyday when I pass it coming from work. lol

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

No, I purchased Damien a one-way on AirJamaica to Baltimore. Round trip tickets are cheapers sometimes. It wasn't in our case.

I purchased a one-way for Andre through American. Was about $200 cheaper for us to do it that way. No issues.

Yeah, i purchased Dave a one way on Delta from JA to New York to Pittsburgh for $400. His flight outta JA is actually on AirJamaica and I didn't have any problems booking it. I used a travel agent so i'm not sure if they asked her anything, but a one way seems to be fine.

A roundtrip would've been about $700 and there's no need for it.

Nish....

That's how much my friend was about to pay for her man's tickent roundtrip...when she called to book it they ask why she was booking it one-way only.

[tnw 0]

No, I purchased Damien a one-way on AirJamaica to Baltimore. Round trip tickets are cheapers sometimes. It wasn't in our case.

I purchased a one-way for Andre through American. Was about $200 cheaper for us to do it that way. No issues.

Yeah, i purchased Dave a one way on Delta from JA to New York to Pittsburgh for $400. His flight outta JA is actually on AirJamaica and I didn't have any problems booking it. I used a travel agent so i'm not sure if they asked her anything, but a one way seems to be fine.

A roundtrip would've been about $700 and there's no need for it.

Nish....

That's how much my friend was about to pay for her man's tickent roundtrip...when she called to book it they ask why she was booking it one-way only.

That's funny that they asked her why she only wanted a one-way because all that matters is that the person traveling "into" the U.S., whether it's from JA or some other country, has a visa that ALLOWS them to travel.

Sounds like she was just trying to get in ur friend's business...you know, trying to confirm for herself whether or not ur friend's SO actually "had" the right travel documents etc. LOLLLLLLL

I never heard of anyone else having a problem with the one-way travel stuff so I hope it all works out for her.

[tnw 0]

No, I purchased Damien a one-way on AirJamaica to Baltimore. Round trip tickets are cheapers sometimes. It wasn't in our case.

I purchased a one-way for Andre through American. Was about $200 cheaper for us to do it that way. No issues.

Yeah, i purchased Dave a one way on Delta from JA to New York to Pittsburgh for $400. His flight outta JA is actually on AirJamaica and I didn't have any problems booking it. I used a travel agent so i'm not sure if they asked her anything, but a one way seems to be fine.

A roundtrip would've been about $700 and there's no need for it.

Nish....

That's how much my friend was about to pay for her man's tickent roundtrip...when she called to book it they ask why she was booking it one-way only.

That's funny that they asked her why she only wanted a one-way because all that matters is that the person traveling "into" the U.S., whether it's from JA or some other country, has a visa that ALLOWS them to travel.

Sounds like she was just trying to get in ur friend's business...you know, trying to confirm for herself whether or not ur friend's SO actually "had" the right travel documents etc. LOLLLLLLL

I never heard of anyone else having a problem with the one-way travel stuff so I hope it all works out for her.

Hey Shrewdie

I know it's been tough but i'm still praying that you receive Good News this month! Keep your head up....

T

[shrewdgal 0]

No, I purchased Damien a one-way on AirJamaica to Baltimore. Round trip tickets are cheapers sometimes. It wasn't in our case.

I purchased a one-way for Andre through American. Was about $200 cheaper for us to do it that way. No issues.

Yeah, i purchased Dave a one way on Delta from JA to New York to Pittsburgh for $400. His flight outta JA is actually on AirJamaica and I didn't have any problems booking it. I used a travel agent so i'm not sure if they asked her anything, but a one way seems to be fine.

A roundtrip would've been about $700 and there's no need for it.

Nish....

That's how much my friend was about to pay for her man's tickent roundtrip...when she called to book it they ask why she was booking it one-way only.

That's funny that they asked her why she only wanted a one-way because all that matters is that the person traveling "into" the U.S., whether it's from JA or some other country, has a visa that ALLOWS them to travel.

Sounds like she was just trying to get in ur friend's business...you know, trying to confirm for herself whether or not ur friend's SO actually "had" the right travel documents etc. LOLLLLLLL

I never heard of anyone else having a problem with the one-way travel stuff so I hope it all works out for her.

Hey Shrewdie

I know it's been tough but i'm still praying that you receive Good News this month! Keep your head up....

T

hahah I was just down there lurking

Thanks T.. that means so much. It really does.

how is everything going?

[BelwinMills 0]

Shem sorry to hear about all your guys mishaps. This is what I do to that guy . It has to be hard to see him everyday. Tell D we say hi.

[*SunRay* 1]

To make a long story short...it was a hit and run. We have an idea who did it...he lives down the street. A lady saw a black car take off. While we were making statments to the police.....a black Dodge Charger drives by with front end damage. I also found a Dodge sign on the wreckage. We told the police but he said no much he could do because no one witnessed the accident. He has to investigate...

A week later...we're no further along. All I know is that my car is TOTALED. It's so frustrating because we see the guy every day and acts like nothing happened. Meanwhile we have a buy a new car.

And Pepco turned our electricity off by ACCIDENT...it should have our neighbors who moved out. Pepco said they couldn't come back until Monday morning....I didn't think so. They were in a few hours after I cussed the company out.

Damien also got his car fixed Saturday...it needed a new starter. They also said Monday morning but Damien worked his magic so he worked late to get it done.

Dang Shem,

What else could have gone wrong.... I sure hope the police find that guy and he pays for your car. I'm here if you need anything. I'm just a phone call away.

[*SunRay* 1]

Has anyone heard from Jason? Did Marla make it to Atlanta ok last night?

Busy catching up I assume..

Marla did make it to the airport ok, other than the flight being delayed by 2hrs. She said she had no problem with customs or immigration and made it through very easy. We made it home about 2:30am and we were very tired. My son (8yr) met her and Amoy (3yr old step-daughter) for the first time and he really liked them and they liked him.

Next morning I made her breakfast in bed, then we went shopping. Went to the Jamaica food store, then to Wal-Mart. Marla loved Wal-Mart, she said it was big and very good selection, I had to tell her we could'nt buy the whole store.

Everything is going great, Marla said she loves it here so far. But I can see there will be alot of adjusting to do. She is cold here (which it was only 68 here yesterday). Also, she says it is pretty here and very spacious, she could'nt believe all the roads we have and the traffic. Anyways, she met my 2 brothers yesterday and tonight we are going to my mom's house then to Red Lobster and tomorrow we are going to church.

We both are so so happy that this day has arrived and we feel like our lives are complete and we can go forward. I can truly say that we are in love!

Also, the best thing is we don't have to talk on the phone to each other.

I am so happy for you and your story gives me hope...jealous...but happy :)

How great is God?

Wow Jason, I'm so glad that things have worked out for you guy's. Tell Marla I know what she means about Walmart. I love it too.. If it's a Walmart Super Center then I can be in there for hours. lol

[sus 70]

Happy Monday all! The countdown is into single digits now!! I had a very lazy and quiet weekend, hope everyone is well!

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Happy Monday all! The countdown is into single digits now!! I had a very lazy and quiet weekend, hope everyone is well!

NO! Showing off...

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

WAKE UPPPPPPPPPPP....Ya'll been too quiet lately... What is going on? I need to LAUGH!

Where is my interview partner WAKEY???????? Will anyone else be in Jamaica end of June into JULY?

[*JG* 2]

My night just went to surreal.....a speeding car just hit the for sale sign of one neighbor's house and crashed into the tree on my neighbor (and cousins) front lawn. Then, they ran. Of course, I missed it all cause I was in the tub. I did manage to see all the police, CSI, and the two truck that parked on my lawn to tow it away.

Crazy!

Our crazy story....Damien's car broke down last Friday. It wouldn't start after he ran into a store. He was on his way to pick up my daughter from the train station. I was working late that night so I called AAA thinking the battery needed a jump. We finally had the car towed. Went out to dinner and Target...didn't get home until midnight. We had so many plans that weekend now we have to share a car Walked in the house...no electricity. We've had power shortages for no reasons before so I didn't pay attention until I noticed two of neighbors had lights on. The electricity was closed so nothing we could do until 7 the next morning.

Meanwhile is Damien is pacing the floor then putting up boobie traps just in case someone decides to break in He said he had a bad feeling something bad is going to happen. I'm like - boy, are you crazy...go to bed. Besides, what else could go wrong....

5:35 Saturday morning...someone is BANGING on our door. I'm thinking it better be Pepco (electric company). I'm half sleep when I opened the door...it's

the POLICE asking if I had an Impala. I said no but my neighbor's boyfriend drives one....I drive a Malibu. I was about to close the door when he said I traced the tags to this house and your car has been involved in an ACCIDENT. I said that's impossible because I parked my car right infront of our apartment...I saw my car is sitting on the grass. Someone hit it dead on...knocked it outta the parking spot into another car.

I ran upstairs to wake up Damien. He thought I was playing a trick on him...

Mindy told me this happened to you. Wierd car weekend.

So sorry.

Has anyone heard from Jason? Did Marla make it to Atlanta ok last night?

Busy catching up I assume..

Marla did make it to the airport ok, other than the flight being delayed by 2hrs. She said she had no problem with customs or immigration and made it through very easy. We made it home about 2:30am and we were very tired. My son (8yr) met her and Amoy (3yr old step-daughter) for the first time and he really liked them and they liked him.

Next morning I made her breakfast in bed, then we went shopping. Went to the Jamaica food store, then to Wal-Mart. Marla loved Wal-Mart, she said it was big and very good selection, I had to tell her we could'nt buy the whole store.

Everything is going great, Marla said she loves it here so far. But I can see there will be alot of adjusting to do. She is cold here (which it was only 68 here yesterday). Also, she says it is pretty here and very spacious, she could'nt believe all the roads we have and the traffic. Anyways, she met my 2 brothers yesterday and tonight we are going to my mom's house then to Red Lobster and tomorrow we are going to church.

We both are so so happy that this day has arrived and we feel like our lives are complete and we can go forward. I can truly say that we are in love!

Also, the best thing is we don't have to talk on the phone to each other.

Congrats, Jason.

Enjoy!

Oh, BTW.....tell her she doesn't know cold yet!

To make a long story short...it was a hit and run. We have an idea who did it...he lives down the street. A lady saw a black car take off. While we were making statments to the police.....a black Dodge Charger drives by with front end damage. I also found a Dodge sign on the wreckage. We told the police but he said no much he could do because no one witnessed the accident. He has to investigate...

A week later...we're no further along. All I know is that my car is TOTALED. It's so frustrating because we see the guy every day and acts like nothing happened. Meanwhile we have a buy a new car.

And Pepco turned our electricity off by ACCIDENT...it should have our neighbors who moved out. Pepco said they couldn't come back until Monday morning....I didn't think so. They were in a few hours after I cussed the company out.

Damien also got his car fixed Saturday...it needed a new starter. They also said Monday morning but Damien worked his magic so he worked late to get it done.

wow...... I am sorry for all that. Of all the stress I have been thru...having to buy a new car before I was ready or even WANTED one...is one of the most miserable experiences ever. Isnt that strange??

I understand..last Thanksgiving I had just gotten back from JA and I was driving down the HIGHWAY.. (I live in the bush..so not much traffic and no highway lights) and I round the curb to see this big black thing laying in the road and BAM. I hit it..

A cow.

no lie.

Actually about a minute before I came a car in front of me hit it while it was still standing..not a pretty picture...and then there I was...

I would have needed a new car in a year or two...but my old one was paid for and working PERFECTLY with no problems and a perfect body at 180K miles. It was my college car. so sad.

AND noone would claim the cow and since we are a rural area our county has these weird rules and laws and basically...they got nothing and I had to buy a new car..kinda the same thing..only...I would be more angry if I knew who it was and had to see the guy everyday. cho!

Oh, girl. While I feel really bad for you, I can't help but laugh about you hitting a cow. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone hitting a cow before.

We filed our I-485 January 3, 2008 and received our NOA 1 on Jan 9, 2008 and when I check our case status online it still says the same thing...case pending. I am beginning to think this is too long. Anyone else's take so long? Is there a number I can call about it? My husband received his EAD and Advanced Parole in February but no action on the Adjustment of Status. Thanks.

It takes a while. Be patient.

[Sonshyne 2]

Good morning Yardies!!

Lawny it's Monday and I sure could use one of your prayers today.