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Oh blah, that's too bad MrsCat! Hope they get her a connection there today!

So how are you finding Hawaii, do you like it? Are you settling in, does it feel like home yet?

We are definitely settling in, and Chris and I have finally hit our stride the past few weeks. Doesn't quite feel like home here, not sure that it ever will. Alaska felt much more like home. Not sure if its the weather or what. But all the same, its Hawaii and there are so many fantastic things to keep us busy and enjoying life here. Even when things are bad - they're really not bad at all.

One of Chris' coworkers has been exceptionally kind to us and made sure we feel welcome here and a sense of family through the holidays. Which has been super nice. They've included us in all their plans with their family and let us take care of the grandkids once and a while. Which Chris and I love. So that's been great. Steve (the coworker) came here in the 70's for work, fell in love with a local girl and has lived here ever since. So he knows what its like to be far away from home.

But, now that we've cleaned the house top to bottom, its starting to feel like our place. Put a little sweat equity into anyplace I guess, and it gives a sense of pride. I found grease and slime in places that I'd never have thought to clean. :lol:

thanks for asking trailmix. :)

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Talk about extremes: Alaska and Hawai'i.

Fascinating.

I have visited both and hung with the locals.

Both places are wonder-full.

Community oriented. Great spirit!

:star:

SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

Do them with enthusiasm!!

Don't just do something. Sit there.

K1: Flew to the U.S. of A. – January 9th, 2008 (HELLO CHI-TOWN!!! I'm here.)

Tied the knot (legal ceremony, part one) – January 26th, 2008 (kinda spontaneous)

AOS: Mailed V-Day; received February 15th, 2007 – phew!

I-485 application transferred to CSC – March 12th, 2008

Travel/Work approval notices via email – April 23rd, 2008

Green card/residency card: email notice of approval – August 28th, 2008 yippeeeee!!!

Funny-looking card arrives – September 6th, 2008 :)

Mailed request to remove conditions – July 7, 2010

Landed permanent resident approved – August 23rd, 2010

Second funny looking card arrives – August 31st, 2010

Over & out, Spirit

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Oh blah, that's too bad MrsCat! Hope they get her a connection there today!

So how are you finding Hawaii, do you like it? Are you settling in, does it feel like home yet?

We are definitely settling in, and Chris and I have finally hit our stride the past few weeks. Doesn't quite feel like home here, not sure that it ever will. Alaska felt much more like home. Not sure if its the weather or what. But all the same, its Hawaii and there are so many fantastic things to keep us busy and enjoying life here. Even when things are bad - they're really not bad at all.

One of Chris' coworkers has been exceptionally kind to us and made sure we feel welcome here and a sense of family through the holidays. Which has been super nice. They've included us in all their plans with their family and let us take care of the grandkids once and a while. Which Chris and I love. So that's been great. Steve (the coworker) came here in the 70's for work, fell in love with a local girl and has lived here ever since. So he knows what its like to be far away from home.

But, now that we've cleaned the house top to bottom, its starting to feel like our place. Put a little sweat equity into anyplace I guess, and it gives a sense of pride. I found grease and slime in places that I'd never have thought to clean. :lol:

thanks for asking trailmix. :)

That's good to hear, i'm glad you are happy there. The coworker sounds like a really nice person. You must be so excited that your Mom is on her way :dance:

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what no coffee yet? :unsure:

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I'm happy today, I just got back from the postbox and got my NOA's for AP/EAD/AOS.... :dance: One step closer!

K-1

I-129F sent to Vermont: 2/19/08

NOA1: 2/21/08

NOA2: 3/10/08

Packet 3 recd: 3/25/08

Packet 3 sent: 4/18/08

Appt letter recd: 6/16/08

Interview at Montreal Consulate: 7/10/08 **APPROVED!!**

K1 recd: 7/15/08

US Entry at Buffalo, New York: 11/15/08

Wedding in Philadelphia: 11/22/08

AOS

AOS/EAD/AP filed at Chicago Lockbox: 12/17/08

NOA: 12/29/08

Case transferred to CSC: 1/7/09

AOS Approval: 4/2/09

Biometrics appt: 1/16/09

EAD received: 3/12/09

AP received: 3/13/09

AOS approval notice sent: 4/2/09

GC received: 4/9/09

ROC

Sent package to VSC: 1/5/11

NOA1: 1/7/11

Biometrics: 2/14/11

Approval letter received: 8/1/11

GC received: 8/11/11

Citizenship:

N-400 sent to Dallas lockbox: 3/1/12

NOA1: 3/6/12

Biometrics: 4/9/12

Interview: 5/25/12

Oath Ceremony: 6/4/2012

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I'm happy today, I just got back from the postbox and got my NOA's for AP/EAD/AOS.... :dance: One step closer!

Congrats JillA!!!

:star:

Mmmmm...dark red wine...

SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

Do them with enthusiasm!!

Don't just do something. Sit there.

K1: Flew to the U.S. of A. – January 9th, 2008 (HELLO CHI-TOWN!!! I'm here.)

Tied the knot (legal ceremony, part one) – January 26th, 2008 (kinda spontaneous)

AOS: Mailed V-Day; received February 15th, 2007 – phew!

I-485 application transferred to CSC – March 12th, 2008

Travel/Work approval notices via email – April 23rd, 2008

Green card/residency card: email notice of approval – August 28th, 2008 yippeeeee!!!

Funny-looking card arrives – September 6th, 2008 :)

Mailed request to remove conditions – July 7, 2010

Landed permanent resident approved – August 23rd, 2010

Second funny looking card arrives – August 31st, 2010

Over & out, Spirit

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Ban Hammer   13,293

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It's afternoon so we will have wine instead, plus I think there are a few of us that need a drink.

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that works for me! cheers3.gif

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Good Morning Canada! A Happy New Year to everyone as well. I've been absent most of the holidays as Gene's been off, and we had my in-laws here for a few days. Everyone is gone now, and we're just taking everything down and putting things away from Christmas. Phew, what a chore! Everything looks so bare now!

Here's a lovely cup of coffee to start the day. I'll be by later to view some threads and post. Enjoy your day!

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After I arrive in Vancouver tonight, I am headed to Timmy Ho's for a cup of decaf coffee (too late of regular.) I have to admit that I like it best, my daughter who works at Starbuck's has kept me in coffee the whole time I have been away, but I am looking forward to real Canadian cup of coffee.

Janet

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Met online playing pinochle in late Feb or March 2001

Married in San Luis Obispo - July 18, 2008

Sent application CR-1/IR-1 on August 26, 2008 to Chicago lock box

September 4, 2008 - Touch #1

Approval email sent January 5, 2009 after 4 months and 2 days

NVC Journey Begins....

NVC Case officially in AVR - January 13, 2009

DS-3032 / AOS Bill Generated - January 16, 2009

AOS Bill snail mailed - January 24, 2009

Emailed DS-3032 - January 26, 2009

DS-3032 emailed read in NH January 30, 2009

DS-3032 accepted at NVC 0n February 2, 2009 via email

AOS Bill Shows as PAID - February 3, 2009

I-864 Package Generated - March 21, 2009

Mailed I-864 Package - March21, 2009

IV Bill Generated - February 3, 2009

Paid IV Bill - March 6, 2009 - snail mail

IV Bill Show as PAID - March 21, 2009

Mailed IV Package - March 21, 2009

REF - April 1, 2009 - Transfered to a supervisor

Case Completed at NVC - April 7, 2009

Medical completed May 27/09 in Vancouver

Interview Date - June 22 - SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

POE -Vancouver @ YVR- June 28

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hello all. hope everyone has a good day.

* ~ * Charles * ~ *
 

I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

 

USE THE REPORT BUTTON INSTEAD OF MESSAGING A MODERATOR!

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Good morning everyone!

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Tralimix, if that is your morning spread, I am most delighted and impressed.

No coffeemate in site, oops I meant poison. :whistle:

Thanks for the lovely coffee photos Carla and Trailmix!

I hope everyone is having a joy-full Sunday.

:star:

SpiritAlight edits due to extreme lack of typing abilities. :)

You will do foolish things.

Do them with enthusiasm!!

Don't just do something. Sit there.

K1: Flew to the U.S. of A. – January 9th, 2008 (HELLO CHI-TOWN!!! I'm here.)

Tied the knot (legal ceremony, part one) – January 26th, 2008 (kinda spontaneous)

AOS: Mailed V-Day; received February 15th, 2007 – phew!

I-485 application transferred to CSC – March 12th, 2008

Travel/Work approval notices via email – April 23rd, 2008

Green card/residency card: email notice of approval – August 28th, 2008 yippeeeee!!!

Funny-looking card arrives – September 6th, 2008 :)

Mailed request to remove conditions – July 7, 2010

Landed permanent resident approved – August 23rd, 2010

Second funny looking card arrives – August 31st, 2010

Over & out, Spirit

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Ban Hammer   13,293

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:blink: trailmix went all out for us. ty :thumbs:

* ~ * Charles * ~ *
 

I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

 

USE THE REPORT BUTTON INSTEAD OF MESSAGING A MODERATOR!

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I LOVE dessert for breakfast! Thank you Trailmix!

“...Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we knew all about everything, would it? There'd be no scope for imagination then, would there?”

.― Lucy Maude Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

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