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They don't have Durian here also, which is good. I can't stand the smell of that sh!t.

Kat bought some Durian at a market a couple days ago. I asked her not to bring it into the hotel room. A few days later, it is still in our hotel fridge. Now, whenever I open the fridge, the entire room is stained with that horrible smell and I feel nauseous for a good 10 minutes afterwords. I'm hoping to chuck it in the garbage just before the maids come in and make up the room, but not a second before that. That stuff is toxic!

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K1: 01/15/2009 (mailed I-129F) - 06/23/2009 (visa received)

AOS: 08/08/2009 (mailed I-485, I-765, & I-131) - 10/29/2009 (received GC)

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That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome :lol:

buy enough so she won't decide to go out and buy more. this way you can nail down the colors of the sheets and towels for the next few years :P

Welcome to Sawasdee Charles :star:

MENA, Canada, PI, ... Charles will happily come and play in any and all regional forums :lol:

Maybe it's the fact that we have some sisters here in Sawasdee and not only brothers that finally drew your attention to our hangout :P

As to shopping, thanks for the tip. But I'm ok with letting her pick out decor. I bought the house with her in mind and intentionally have done as little as possible to it, waiting for her to get here so we can remodel together.

They don't have Durian here also, which is good. I can't stand the smell of that sh!t.

Kat bought some Durian at a market a couple days ago. I asked her not to bring it into the hotel room. A few days later, it is still in our hotel fridge. Now, whenever I open the fridge, the entire room is stained with that horrible smell and I feel nautious for a good 10 minutes afterwords. I'm hoping to chuck it in the garbage just before the maids some in and make up the room, but not a second before that. That stuff is toxic!

I think most self-respecting hotels won't even allow Durian onto the premises.

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That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome :lol:

buy enough so she won't decide to go out and buy more. this way you can nail down the colors of the sheets and towels for the next few years :P

Welcome to Sawasdee Charles :star:

MENA, Canada, PI, ... Charles will happily come and play in any and all regional forums :lol:

Maybe it's the fact that we have some sisters here in Sawasdee and not only brothers that finally drew your attention to our hangout :P

As to shopping, thanks for the tip. But I'm ok with letting her pick out decor. I bought the house with her in mind and intentionally have done as little as possible to it, waiting for her to get here so we can remodel together.

They don't have Durian here also, which is good. I can't stand the smell of that sh!t.

Kat bought some Durian at a market a couple days ago. I asked her not to bring it into the hotel room. A few days later, it is still in our hotel fridge. Now, whenever I open the fridge, the entire room is stained with that horrible smell and I feel nautious for a good 10 minutes afterwords. I'm hoping to chuck it in the garbage just before the maids some in and make up the room, but not a second before that. That stuff is toxic!

I think most self-respecting hotels won't even allow Durian onto the premises.

I hope the maids bring a priest with them when they empty out the trash.

K1: 01/15/2009 (mailed I-129F) - 06/23/2009 (visa received)

AOS: 08/08/2009 (mailed I-485, I-765, & I-131) - 10/29/2009 (received GC)

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That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome :lol:

buy enough so she won't decide to go out and buy more. this way you can nail down the colors of the sheets and towels for the next few years :P

Welcome to Sawasdee Charles :star:

MENA, Canada, PI, ... Charles will happily come and play in any and all regional forums :lol:

Maybe it's the fact that we have some sisters here in Sawasdee and not only brothers that finally drew your attention to our hangout :P

As to shopping, thanks for the tip. But I'm ok with letting her pick out decor. I bought the house with her in mind and intentionally have done as little as possible to it, waiting for her to get here so we can remodel together.

well i tried to save you some money...... plus if you and roi are in here, there's gotta be some major fun.

and this isn't a regional forum. :whistle:

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I request that my fiancee keep that stuff on the balcony and even then it smells up the apartment. My fiancee and I and a bunch of people went down south of Pattaya to a friend's fruit farm where we were picking all kinds of fruit. Well some of the guys picked some durian and gave my fiancee one. Later, we were picking mangosteen and I was looking up into the tree and my fiancee was swinging the durian around by its stem ........ right into my kneecap. You know its like a fruit rolled into a razor wire skin, my knee started spurting blood and it turned blue and itchy, almost like there was a poison in it. It is still sore. It added to my hatred of durian.

They don't have Durian here also, which is good. I can't stand the smell of that sh!t.

Kat bought some Durian at a market a couple days ago. I asked her not to bring it into the hotel room. A few days later, it is still in our hotel fridge. Now, whenever I open the fridge, the entire room is stained with that horrible smell and I feel nauseous for a good 10 minutes afterwords. I'm hoping to chuck it in the garbage just before the maids come in and make up the room, but not a second before that. That stuff is toxic!

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I forgot how much I rely on her when I'm in Thailand, she usually does most of the talking when we go out and eat and stuff.

Brother rsn,

Ain't that the truth! Man...I was in Thailand for months, across the span of about 20 trips...and, I know that during that time my wife took great care of me and really 'did all the heavy lifting' while she/I were in Thailand. In fact, I really never recognized how much she did for me (us) while we were in Thailand...that is...I never really realized how much she did for me in Thailand until she came to the USA!

Once AAm was in the USA, it was the exact opposite! I had to start doing everything for her! It was a FANTASTIC opportunity for me to repay her for all the kindness and 'project planning' she did on my behalf while I was overseas in Thailand.

And, beleive me, for the next 6 months, you'll be doing a lot of 'project planning' for your wife2be here in the USA! <haha> Your soon2bwife won't really be 'legally able' to do anything here in the USA until you get your AOS rolling and get her a SS#, driver's license, and show her the 'sights'...so, your dance card will definitely be full over the next few months! You'll love it! :thumbs:

Sigh...now that AAm has been here two years though, she doesn't need me to really do anything anymore. She's fully capable of taking care of herself in our wonderful country. I take that as a sign of success!!! :thumbs:

Peace to you Brother,

MarkNA

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Brother Mark -- what's shaking in DC?

Have a good weekend all.

Brother Scandal,

Looks like its going to be a 'kick back and relax weekend' here in the DC burb. Last night, AAm said to me, "Do you mind that I work overtime on Sunday" I told her 'sure'...its just 6am-2pm. (AAm works in the QC dept of Fedex, M-F 6am-2pm...she says 'IT IS EASY WORK!' But, as you guys well know, if you've spent any fair amount of time in Thailand, waking up at 5am to get ready for work at 6am is a HUGE challenge for a Thai person! :rofl:

As you guys know, AAm has been working at FedEx for the past 8 months, and she LOVES IT! And, this month she realized that she would get paid 1.5x on Sundays! She had never heard of this 'American Dream' knows as 'time and a half'!!! :lol: Apparently, there is no such thing in Thailand...and anyways...in Thailand, 1.5 of 150 baht/per day aint much in the first place (generalizing, of course!...but you get my drift). So, the newly discovered 'Capitalist' in AAm is all over this 1.5X on Sunday...I fear I may never see her on Sunday again!!! <haha>

She also went to her first Fedex Company function last weekend. It was a BBQ cookout. You guys know the drill...volleyball, baseball, etc...nice day with coworkers. AAm came back home from that and she'd drank 2 beers! :wow: It normally takes about 6 months for AAm to get through 2 beers :lol: When she came home she said, "I couldn't believe it! The big boss was cooking hamburgers for everyone! Never, never, never in Thailand would the big boss ever ever ever do that, because he would lose face!" She couldn't get over that! <haha>

Peace to you in Chicago! I haven't been to the Navy Pier in a while...is that still the place to be (for us Chicago Tourists?) I'd love to get AAm there for a charter out on the lake...and hit the ESPN zone.

Peace brother!

MarkNAAm

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That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome :lol:

buy enough so she won't decide to go out and buy more. this way you can nail down the colors of the sheets and towels for the next few years :P

I thought about prepping the homepad and all that stuff prior to AAm's arrival. Then, I decided not to do it. I thought it would be more fun for AAm if I waited and let her do it, or rather we did it together. Plus, I knew she wouldn't have much to do during her first months in the USA...until the AOS got rolling. And, in our case, that turned out to be right. :thumbs:

So instead I just bought her a bunch of presents for her first-time-arrival to our pad in Michigan (at that time). I remember I bought her a supersoftluxury bathrobe and slippers and a few other things of that nature. I flew back with her from Thailand when she came to the USA for the first time...so, it made a nice little 'Welcome' for her...after that initial welcome...it wasn't long before she was out building our new life for us ;-)

Peace,

MarkNAam

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Durian is evil.

My head hurts..... I hate Miami.

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Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Bangkok, Thailand

Marriage : 2006-11-08

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-22

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-03-10

I-129F Sent : 2008-04-08

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-04-14

I-129F touched: 2008-05-06

I-130 touched: 2008-05-09

I-129F approved 2008-09-05

I-130 approved 2008-09-05

NVC received 2008-09-12

Pay I-864 2008-10-08

Pay IV bill 2008-10-08

Receive Instruction 2008-11-05

Case Complete 2008-11-18

Medical 2009-01-19/20 passed

Receive Pkt 4 2009-01-30

Interview 221g 2009-02-23

Second interview 2009-03-02 Approved

POE DFW 2009-03-07

Received SS card 2009-03-17

Received GC 2009-04-01

Done for 3 years or 10 years. Haven't decided yet.

(I'm going for the IR-1 and blowing off the K-3. Even if it takes an extra couple months, it's worth it to not have to deal with USCIS again)

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Note:

Please fill out I-130, wait 6 months for approval, then 3 more months for an interview. (Unless of course we've bombed your country into the stone age, then you qualify for expedited processing.)

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That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome :lol:

buy enough so she won't decide to go out and buy more. this way you can nail down the colors of the sheets and towels for the next few years :P

Welcome to Sawasdee Charles :star:

MENA, Canada, PI, ... Charles will happily come and play in any and all regional forums :lol:

Maybe it's the fact that we have some sisters here in Sawasdee and not only brothers that finally drew your attention to our hangout :P

As to shopping, thanks for the tip. But I'm ok with letting her pick out decor. I bought the house with her in mind and intentionally have done as little as possible to it, waiting for her to get here so we can remodel together.

well i tried to save you some money...... plus if you and roi are in here, there's gotta be some major fun.

and this isn't a regional forum. :whistle:

:lol: Charles having to pwn scandal in his home thread!!! :lol:

Good job Charles! :thumbs:

K-1 Timeline

11-29-05: Mailed I-129F Petition to CSC

12-06-05: NOA1

03-02-06: NOA2

03-23-06: Interview Date May 16

05-17-06: K-1 Visa Issued

05-20-06: Arrived at POE, Honolulu

07-17-06: Married

AOS Timeline

08-14-06: Mailed I-485 to Chicago

08-24-06: NOA for I-485

09-08-06: Biometrics Appointment

09-25-06: I-485 transferred to CSC

09-28-06: I-485 received at CSC

10-18-06: AOS Approved

10-21-06: Approval notice mailed

10-23-06: Received "Welcome Letter"

10-27-06: Received 2 yr Green Card

I-751 Timeline

07-21-08: Mailed I-751 to VSC

07-25-08: NOA for I-751

08-27-08: Biometrics Appointment

02-25-09: I-751 transferred to CSC

04-17-09: I-751 Approved

06-22-09: Received 10 yr Green Card

N-400 Timeline

07-20-09: Mailed N-400 to Lewisville, TX

07-23-09: NOA for N-400

08-14-09: Biometrics Appointment

09-08-09: Interview Date Oct 07

10-30-09: Oath Ceremony

11-20-09: Received Passport!!!

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Best wishes to all my good friends on Sawasdee... hope all is well with everyone going into this weekend.

That gives me but 2 weekends to get the house organized, clean up the mess, buy some new sheets and towels..... Gulp! Suggestions welcome :lol:

So - weekend plans!

Rumor has it one of our Texan regulars (we have several!) is sojourning in sunny Florida this weekend. Caliente, Brother Scott! Enjoy a little well earned R&R in Miami.

Brother Mark -- what's shaking in DC?

Brother Robert -- is this the weekend you are out in Vegas?

Brothers Danny, Aaron, Mike, .... big weekend plans?

And what of our sisters - Anya? Noi? Weekend plans anyone?

This weekend is going to be doing yardwork and packing for our trip to Vegas. We leave next Tue for a week.

As for shopping, I would do as Brother Mark suggests, and wait till she gets here, and take her to Bed, Bath & Beyond, or Linens and More, and let HER pick out what SHE wants! After all, she needs to feel like it is now her home as well as yours! :blush:

K-1 Timeline

11-29-05: Mailed I-129F Petition to CSC

12-06-05: NOA1

03-02-06: NOA2

03-23-06: Interview Date May 16

05-17-06: K-1 Visa Issued

05-20-06: Arrived at POE, Honolulu

07-17-06: Married

AOS Timeline

08-14-06: Mailed I-485 to Chicago

08-24-06: NOA for I-485

09-08-06: Biometrics Appointment

09-25-06: I-485 transferred to CSC

09-28-06: I-485 received at CSC

10-18-06: AOS Approved

10-21-06: Approval notice mailed

10-23-06: Received "Welcome Letter"

10-27-06: Received 2 yr Green Card

I-751 Timeline

07-21-08: Mailed I-751 to VSC

07-25-08: NOA for I-751

08-27-08: Biometrics Appointment

02-25-09: I-751 transferred to CSC

04-17-09: I-751 Approved

06-22-09: Received 10 yr Green Card

N-400 Timeline

07-20-09: Mailed N-400 to Lewisville, TX

07-23-09: NOA for N-400

08-14-09: Biometrics Appointment

09-08-09: Interview Date Oct 07

10-30-09: Oath Ceremony

11-20-09: Received Passport!!!

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Just want to say Congratulations to Onkamon .... she took her last test yesterday and is now an International Certified Yoga Teacher ... whoo hooo

Yaay.. that means she can give private yoga lessons while we wait for the work permit after she gets to Oregon. I'm pretty sure it'll keep her from going nuts.

Also cheers for all the recent folks getting your visas and coming to America.

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between August 7, 2009 and August 22, 2009.

NOA2: July 23, 2009.

Intervew: Sep. 28, 2009 APPROVED

I arrive BKK Oct 29.

Marriage ceremony (non-legal) 6 a.m. Nov 2, 2552 Hua Hin, Thailand.

Arrive PDX Nov 7.

U.S. Marriage: 20-Dec-2009 Salem, OR

AOS filed 06-FEB-2010 (last possible day for valid postmark)

AOS Interview - APPROVED - 06-MAY-2010

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Just want to say Congratulations to Onkamon .... she took her last test yesterday and is now an International Certified Yoga Teacher ... whoo hooo

I love this pic.

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Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between August 7, 2009 and August 22, 2009.

NOA2: July 23, 2009.

Intervew: Sep. 28, 2009 APPROVED

I arrive BKK Oct 29.

Marriage ceremony (non-legal) 6 a.m. Nov 2, 2552 Hua Hin, Thailand.

Arrive PDX Nov 7.

U.S. Marriage: 20-Dec-2009 Salem, OR

AOS filed 06-FEB-2010 (last possible day for valid postmark)

AOS Interview - APPROVED - 06-MAY-2010

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:dance::dance:Congratulations to all those who passed their interview in the last week... I have been to busy getting the house ready for Pon's arrival to check in here very much. I leave on the 23rd EVA air out of SFO for BKK... Then we get to play the waiting game for the interview on the 30th at 7am.... At least we will be together, that is the good part, and also it will be nice to get away from work and all the house choirs. :thumbs:

I cannot believe all of the stuff I had to do to get everything ready. But it is all good now, work done, packed and waiting for my flight. I really enjoy reading all of the stories written here they are a comfort and sometimes a good laugh, thank you all. Also thank you all for the support, and information. Good luck with your interview, good luck to those stuck at NVC (I really hated that) and good luck to those with Visa in hand..

Thank for everything

Mike

K-1 Visa

San Jose California

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Bangkok, Thailand

I-129F Sent : 2008-12-16

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-12-30

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-03-10

NVC Received : 2009-03-13

NVC Left : 2009-04-20

Consulate Received : 2009-04-20

Packet 3 Received : 2009-05-05

Packet 3 Sent : 2009-05-07

Packet 4 Received : 2009-05-28

Interview Date : 2009-06-30

Visa Received : 2009-07-02

US Entry : 2009-07-04

Marriage : 2009-07-24

Comments : touched 3/9/2009

Administrative Review at NVC

AP@NVC

Free at last left NVC

Embassy says they recieved it on same day it left NVC

Finally Got an Appointment Date Thank God

VISA ISSUED WHOOOOOOOOOOOO

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 70 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review

Event Date

Port of Entry : San Francisco

POE Date : 2009-07-04

Got EAD Stamp : No

Biometrics Taken : Yes

Harassment Level : 0

Comments : Very fast and very easy... The officer was very friendly and quick, he reminded us to make sure we marrry within the 90 days. total time maybe 10 minutes at most...

Finally got my baby!!! Thank you BKK; POE SFO was great

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:dance::dance:Congratulations to all those who passed their interview in the last week... I have been to busy getting the house ready for Pon's arrival to check in here very much. I leave on the 23rd EVA air out of SFO for BKK... Then we get to play the waiting game for the interview on the 30th at 7am.... At least we will be together, that is the good part, and also it will be nice to get away from work and all the house choirs. :thumbs:

I cannot believe all of the stuff I had to do to get everything ready. But it is all good now, work done, packed and waiting for my flight. I really enjoy reading all of the stories written here they are a comfort and sometimes a good laugh, thank you all. Also thank you all for the support, and information. Good luck with your interview, good luck to those stuck at NVC (I really hated that) and good luck to those with Visa in hand..

Thank for everything

Mike

Good luck to you Mike & your fiancee, have a safe trip. It looks like you lucked out by getting an interview after April. As you have been reading, as long as you have everything in order, the interview should not be a problem anymore. I was freaked out before Kat's interview, but i think I was worried over nothing.

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K1: 01/15/2009 (mailed I-129F) - 06/23/2009 (visa received)

AOS: 08/08/2009 (mailed I-485, I-765, & I-131) - 10/29/2009 (received GC)

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