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My husbands house is in a Homeowners Association...but it isn't near as bad as some of them out there...Where the in-laws live..thay are even told what colour of flowers they are allowed to plant!!! M-I-L planted bulbs and I guess some came up the wrong colour and they were pulled out of the ground while she was at work!!! Like #######?????

so far in the 2 1/2 years we have been together, i haven't heard really bad horror stories ...but that might change once I am living there!! ( I have a sign for infront of my garage "Canadian Parking Only"!!)

we have talked about moving....but with the economy and me just getting there (hopefully in Feb), that is way on the back burner!

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That's the thing - what do you find out about a HOA before you move in? Likewise, krikit has talked here before about their HOA and it seems quite good. I think it would be really difficult to tell. Even if you spoke to people that live there already, everyone has a different opinion on what is overstepping and what isn't.

Are they flower pullers or nice people who just want to make sure you don't have to mow your own lawn and pooling resources for the common good of the neighbourhood.

You might end up with higher HOA fees too. What if the majority decide to build a community pool and raise the rates, that kind of thing.

One of my Sisters lives in Texas. Her front door had been painted red for 8 years. She got a note one day that the colour was not acceptable to the HOA and she needed to change it.

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My husbands house is in a Homeowners Association...but it isn't near as bad as some of them out there...Where the in-laws live..thay are even told what colour of flowers they are allowed to plant!!! M-I-L planted bulbs and I guess some came up the wrong colour and they were pulled out of the ground while she was at work!!! Like #######?????
One of my Sisters lives in Texas. Her front door had been painted red for 8 years. She got a note one day that the colour was not acceptable to the HOA and she needed to change it.

I would not respond well to things like this.

At all.

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I am kind of psyched because my weight seems to be going down, slowly but surely :D .. I am hoping to lose about 15 to 20 pounds by the summer... i need to lose more but that is my goal right now...

I am not doing anything special.. I just try to watch how much I eat and I try to drink mainly water...

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I am kind of psyched because my weight seems to be going down, slowly but surely :D .. I am hoping to lose about 15 to 20 pounds by the summer... i need to lose more but that is my goal right now...

I am not doing anything special.. I just try to watch how much I eat and I try to drink mainly water...

YAY, you can do it :)

They say that a lot of people confuse hunger pains for thirst, and that's why they gain weight.

Good reason to stay hydrated like you are doing!

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I'm off to my first interview in 30 minutes. Can't believe I've only been here a week and already have two interviews. :lol:

Good luck Mal!

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I am kind of psyched because my weight seems to be going down, slowly but surely :D .. I am hoping to lose about 15 to 20 pounds by the summer... i need to lose more but that is my goal right now...

I am not doing anything special.. I just try to watch how much I eat and I try to drink mainly water...

I am so jealous and happy for you! Weight loss is soooo hard. Ive been trying and so far Im stuck at the same weight. I am not very good at watching what I eat but Ive been working out a lot. Hmm maybe I should start watching what I eat...

Anyway congratulations! :thumbs:

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I was about 10 pounds heavier then I am now for the longest time but I have lost that 10 pounds in the last few months...

I put on about 40 pounds in the first 9 months I was here in the US but then I didn't gain or lose weight since then until now....

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I am kind of psyched because my weight seems to be going down, slowly but surely :D .. I am hoping to lose about 15 to 20 pounds by the summer... i need to lose more but that is my goal right now...

I am not doing anything special.. I just try to watch how much I eat and I try to drink mainly water...

That's awesome Marilyn! Good job! :)

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Touch!: 06/28/2010

Received biometrics letter in the mail: 07/16/2010

Attempted walk-in biometrics @ Salt Lake City office -- DENIED: 07/16/2010

2nd attempt at walk-in biometrics @ Salt Lake City office -- SUCCESS!: 07/28/2010

EAD card production ordered!: 08/09/2010

AP approved!: 08/09/2010

2nd EAD card production ordered e-mail: 08/12/2010

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EAD arrived!: 08/19/2010

Received interview letter in the mail: 09/13/2010

Green card interview -- APPROVED!: 10/15/2010

Green card received: 10/25/2010

The whole AOS process took almost exactly 4 months ... not too shabby!

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I am not saying I am perfect in watching what i eat.. sometimes I snack more then I should..

but I think it helps that we cut back on the eating out... not that we were doing it a lot but somethimes after work I would be so tired and felt to lazy to make dinner :P

now during the week I make most of our meals instead of ordering in

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What is Wingbowl? Sounds fun!

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I don't care what Wingbowl is, but say hey to Snookie for me! I think that girl is hilarious!

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I'm going to wingbowl in Philly!

SNOOKIE IS GOING TO BE THERE! WOOOO!!! :dance:

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What is Wingbowl? Sounds fun!

Its in Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center, you watch people pig out on wings! It's an eating conest. You and varba should go! We could have a little meet and greet and eat...:lol:

I just happen to find it funny that snookie is going to be there. that's my reason for going... plus who doesn't like seeing gluttony at it's finest??

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