Any Dutch/American couples??

[Peet 1]

No real plans here, just getting my groceries in and clean a little.

Had hoped the weather would be a bit better so I could get serious about running again, but it is cold and raining here.

Not the weather that encourages to go out.

But...the word is that spring might arrive Monday.

Hope that is true.

LOL, totally know what you mean with that Liz, my son is 14 now and still growing like weed.

We will be getting him new shoes next week, again

Jack will be shocked when he sees him, he has changed so much.

In a few months he is suddenly changing into a young adult, the childlike look is totally gone now.

there is even something growing on his chin now

[lizandpat 0]

Awww, Peet....that's too ute...hehe! I keep telling myself...oh my gosh, Jessie will be 7 this year!! Where has the time gone??? I remember her being a tiny baby!!

Well, the shopping trip was a success....I found her two dresses and a pretty white sweater for easter! I'll take some pics when she's home from her Dad's tomorrow and put them on the blog if anyone wants to see.. :-)

[paul. 0]

Hey all, sorry to hear about your job Marieke, but as you say, some beach time first and then a job within your industry is a blessing in disguise as everyone needs some time off in their life.

I'm actually stuck where I am now, can't find a small job anywhere, absolutely nothing. So I'm relying on savings for the next month, which I should just manage along with my trip to the Embassy and my flight home in May. Then thank god, I have a real, full-time job shortly afterwards. I can't wait!!

[lizandpat 0]

Morning/Afternoon Everyone!

Where did the weekend go??? I think it went way to fast..LOL!

[Stormbringer 0]

hey Sanne, maybe they also schedule you for April 16th. Cuz this person http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showuser=62877 has the interview at the consulate the same day as me....maybe they like to deal with them all in one day idk;) it was just a thought....

Sadly not, I have the interview May 14. Makes me think they only do interviews once a month..

My fiance was here the past 10 days, he went home yesterday.. so now I can't sleep and am reading up on all the posts on VJ

[John and Jeanine 0]

Awww Sanne I know the sad feeling that you have now ur fiance left ! Its always the worst those first days alone, i hate going to sleep and hate going to wake up and have the lonely feeling! But soon it will be over!! It will be May 14 before you know! If u really want the date earlier and have plans in short time, I think you could contact the consulate about it, but then u have to have real plans i think, she asked me 'do u have wedding plans soon' but i didnt.

Tomorrow I have my medical in Amsterdam....getting a little nervous already This afternoon going for my wedding dress again, they made it fit..so we'll see how that looks! Curious!!

Peet - U didnt hear anything yet? I really hope that soon u hear good news!!

Have a good day all!

[lizandpat 0]

Sanne... ((HUGS)) I know what you mean about how it is when they leave! It'll be May before you know it!!

Jeanine... Good Luck tomorrow on your medical!! Let us know how it goes!! And I bet your dress will look fantastic!

[lizandpat 0]

Jeanine - Hope everything went well today!!

[John and Jeanine 0]

Everything went well...i'll post 2morrow how it all went 2day but its nothing to worry about or to get nervous for!!

[lizandpat 0]

Everything went well...i'll post 2morrow how it all went 2day but its nothing to worry about or to get nervous for!!

YAY! Glad it did and can't wait to read your post tomorrow! Get some rest, I'm sure you've had a long day!!!

[John and Jeanine 0]

There i am with the story from yesterday.

Left around 8 in the morning w/ my parents, cuz they wanted to come with me:) that was nice.

Arrived in amsterdam at like 11, but because it was busy driving there i was a little late at the doctor, came there around 11:10 and had my appointment at 11. It was an old looking doctors office....

The lady at the reception ( i think its doctor Schulte his wife, but not 100% sure) opened the sealed envelope that i got from consulate/department of state. She asked for my passport and wrote the info on the papers, asked me to sign a couple and then asked for my vaccination record. She said she would fill in the papers while i was there.

Then i had to go into a room where they would take blood, and there were 2 ppl. The old doctor M. Schulte who said this is my son J. Schulte and he is going to take over from me. The younger doctor took the blood test (after i told him i wasnt a hero with this at all;) he said i have to say myself, im pretty good at taking blood..so ok..he was). then when that was done he told me to go into the waiting room and i waited there like 20 min cuz more ppl were before me.

After a while the women brought back my vaccination record she said she was done with it.

Then i got called in again by that doctor and he did the check, weighted me, measured me, listened to my lungs, heartbeat and stomach. Knocked on my stomach, felt if my liver was in good spot. I had to do an eye check, he looked with a light in my eyes and then he said now we're goign to go over a checklist with questions. Stuff like did u have an operation, do u smoke, do u use medicine, ever though about suicide, are u pregnant etc etc. All the answers were no and he said..there u go. Oh yeah..also checked my blood pressure and he said its perfect;)

Then i was done at the doctor and they told me to go to medisch centrum jan van gooyen for my X-ray. I came at the reception and said i come for the chest Xray from the consulate, so the women said...go back outside the buidling and go to that building with the blue sign on the outside...wasnt really a building, was more a bit 'shed' . There were 2 doors;) and sign with 'ring for help' so i did..and a women came out one door and said...yes...so told her why i came and she took my paper ( doctor schulte gave me that...it also came out sealed envelope) and said im back with u later. Waited a while and then had to come in and she took the Xray..said it would b forwarded to doctor Schulte and he would bring all the results to the consulate.

When i dont hear anything within a week that means it was all ok and i passed the medical...so lets hope i dont hear anything this time haha!

Its def nothing 2 worry for!!

[lizandpat 0]

Thanks for the information, Jeanine! It doesn't sound like it was bad at all...maybe a long day but not bad! Glad it's all done and now you just have to wait a bit longer for the interview!!!

[lizandpat 0]

TGIF!!!!

We have our annual Poteet Strawberry Festival this weekend and Jessie and I can't wait to go!! Our first stop will be the parade tomorrow morning and then we hit the fairgrounds!! I'm sure by the end of the day I'll be stuffed on everything Strawberry! hehehehe!! I won't mind though...I LOVE them!

Anyone else have plans?

[Peet 1]

Thanks for the report Jeanine, sounds like it is easy.

Is the place you get the x-rays, close to the Dr?

I will have to get there by train and find my way through the city when times come, so it would be great if it is close to each other.

LOL, good to hear the young Dr. is good at taking blood, my son will get very upset if they don't do it right the first time.

Too much time spent in hospitals

Have fun tomorrow Liz, love strawberries myself.

Did everyone over here enjoy the beautiful day?

Hope we have more this weekend.

[lizandpat 0]

Thanks Peet...I'm sure I'll have some pictures to share on the blog after this weekend...LOL!