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Snow should be starting soon...the avalanches of snow falling off my roof will begin again (It literally shakes the house)

Trying not to go stir crazy...haven't really left the house (besides to shovel the snow) since last Friday.

Oh, and my boss wanted me to go to work today...to a client that is closed. His response? You have keys.

Ok...Is the parking lot plowed? Not driving all the way out to Fairfax from here only to find I can't get to the building.

Just found out that the lot isn't plowed, and I would have had to wade through 2feet of snow to get to the door.

Glad I stuck to my gut to stay home and work remotely.

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Grrr at your boss, J&K. Anyone who expects DCers to go out in such conditions when even the Federal agencies are shut down is a heartless idiot.

Maybe that's a generalization, but seriously...the guy should care about your welfare. Even Metro is barely running.

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John's work was open yesterday and today.

Money money money...that's what it's all about.

My boss lives in Stafford County, where they didn't get as much (still a bunch, but not what we got), so I think his judgement is cloudy when it comes to actually working.

Guaranteed he's working from home.

Still no flakes here yet...we'll get it before DC will, so I'll keep you all updated :D

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I gotta admit... I really, really dislike winter -- it's a HUGE pain in the butt regarding normal life. I like it when I'm out having fun in it but trying to conduct normal life in the snow, wind and ice is a real pizzer...

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John's work was open yesterday and today.

Money money money...that's what it's all about.

My boss lives in Stafford County, where they didn't get as much (still a bunch, but not what we got), so I think his judgement is cloudy when it comes to actually working.

Guaranteed he's working from home.

Still no flakes here yet...we'll get it before DC will, so I'll keep you all updated :D

Yup, the Canadian Embassy is open again today although they at least cancelled an event there tonight. Think most of the employees stayed home though. Metro finally opened outdoor stations but Metrobus is still not running to capacity and a lot of roads still have to be plowed so a lot of people still can't go anywhere. Last I heard BWI was pretty much open but Dulles and National are still struggling.

Starting to go a bit stir crazy too, J&K. Never would have thought I would be wanting to go back to work!

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Just watching the news, and Metro was saying they may close the outdoor stations tonight! They figure there are about 85,000 people who used them today, so they need to make a decision quickly so that people don't get stranded because they can't get to their original station!

*sigh*

I love snow, and am actually looking forward to more, but Summer can't get here soon enough, so I can start complaining about the heat and humidity :lol:

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Removing Conditions

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07/01/09 - Biometrics - Alexandria, VA

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I don't shovel... my husband does. :lol:

+1 :thumbs::lol:

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04/09/07 - Received at Chicago Lockbox

04/16/07 - NOA Date

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06/19/07 - Card Production Ordered for AOS

06/22/07 - Approval Notice Sent for AOS

06/23/07 - Welcome to America Letter received!

06/27/07 - Green Card Received

Removing Conditions

06/03/09 - Sent I-751

06/04/09 - Received at VSC

06/05/09 - NOA1

07/01/09 - Biometrics - Alexandria, VA

07/02/09 - the Lonely Touch

10/29/09 - Approved!

11/04/09 - Card Production Ordered

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Damnit, so in fact, I lose. :(

Hey rob, it doesn't matter if its rain, snow, an earthquake or a hurricane. You're winner to all of us here.

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Nah, I still think Rob wins: He's in California. You're in New Jersey.

'Nuff said!

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Interview @ Montreal: 03-05-10 -- APPROVED!

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I gotta admit... I really, really dislike winter -- it's a HUGE pain in the butt regarding normal life. I like it when I'm out having fun in it but trying to conduct normal life in the snow, wind and ice is a real pizzer...

:)

IMHO

:thumbs:

Ok so counting up places I have lived - I have 31, I don't think I have missed any, but i'm not sure.

Nah, I still think Rob wins: He's in California. You're in New Jersey.

'Nuff said!

This really calls for a poll.

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I'll take snow any day over my house getting flattened my mudslides, falling off cliffs or the threat of an earthquake! lol

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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