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Wyatt's Torch Experienced

Wyatt's Torch   45

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Thanks guys! I`m now in Montreal, using the in-room internet at Le Dauphin. I found out rather quickly that it`s pronounced DOUGH FEIGN as opposed to DOUGH FAN, like I was pronouncing it. Indeed, all this French stuff everywhere makes me feel like...like...like an immigrant! :P

But yes, the room is beautiful, as others have mentioned, and already I would recommend it. The decor is great! It was actually quite easy to get from the airport to here too -- the Aerobus takes you to a main bus terminal, and they`ll give you a free shuttle ride to the hotel. Well, they have a tip jar...so in my case it was a $2 shuttle ride. :P

Fortunately it actually FEELS like 8:00 to me...so hopefully I`ll be able to sleep decently tonight.

So now I think I`m going to go for a little dual-purpose walk. Purpose one: source out the Consulate. Purpose two: source out poutine!

I`ll log in again before I hit the hay. Thanks again for all your `bonne chances`. :)

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Better to be very overprepared than even slightly underprepared!

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Good luck Wyatt.

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Glad you got there safe.

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Happy to hear you made it safely. Good luck tomorrow :thumbs:

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Wyatt's Torch   45

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Alrighty...I sourced out the Consulate, which is delightfully close (I knew it was from the map, but walking the route is always more rewarding!). And then I had a poutine at a place called Nickels...and I have a feeling I should have kept looking. It was okay...but not great. I should have double-checked the poutine links people have sent me first, but I kinda like just wandering around and being spontaneous sometimes. :)

It`s a shame I won`t get to see more of Montreal. The consulation is that, provided I pass tomorrow, I`ll get to see a whole lot more of D.C. very soon. :D

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

POE @ Blaine (Pacific Highway): 03-10-10

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You should have asked the guy at front desk for best poutine in Montreal. He thought it was the most unusual request when I asked him and had to "discuss" with the other guy sitting in the office for 5 minutes before finally coming back with the answer that the place is opposite his apartment building but its too far to walk!!!

I so agree with you for the French thing, it feels a little weird to not hear English and see signs in English!! My hubby thought the city is so much like NY with one way streets, people's driving habits!

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kizza   1

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Alrighty...I sourced out the Consulate, which is delightfully close (I knew it was from the map, but walking the route is always more rewarding!). And then I had a poutine at a place called Nickels...and I have a feeling I should have kept looking. It was okay...but not great. I should have double-checked the poutine links people have sent me first, but I kinda like just wandering around and being spontaneous sometimes. :)

It`s a shame I won`t get to see more of Montreal. The consulation is that, provided I pass tomorrow, I`ll get to see a whole lot more of D.C. very soon. :D

Nickels is a Quebec landmark... It used to be owned by Celine Dion! :lol:

Btw, the seedier looking restaurants sometimes have the best poutine.

Enjoy your time in Montreal!

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Wyatt's Torch   45

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Nickels is a Quebec landmark... It used to be owned by Celine Dion! :lol:

Owned by Celine Dion, eh?

No wonder their milkshake had no personality but still cost a fortune! :P

Seriously though...that explains why there`s a picture of her in the foyer of the restaurant then. I was thinking, ­okay...what`s a picture of Dion doing in a Johnny Rocket-esque diner? Now I know!

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I-130 filed: 08-11-09

NOA1: 09-04-09

NOA2: 10-01-09

NVC received: 10-14-09

Opted In to Electronic Processing: 10-19-09

Case complete @ NVC: 11-13-09

Interview assigned: 01-22-10 (70 days between case complete and interview assignment)

Medical in Vancouver: 01-28-10

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

POE @ Blaine (Pacific Highway): 03-10-10

3000 mile drive from Vancouver to DC: 03-10-10 to 3-12-10

Green card received: 04-02-10

SSN received: 04-07-10

------------------------------------------

Mailed I-751: 12-27-11

Arrived at USCIS: 12-29-11

I-751 NOA1: 12-30-11 Check cashed: 01-04-12

Biometrics: 02-24-12

10-year GC finally approved: 12-20-12

Received 10-year GC: 01-10-13

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Allie   5

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Good to hear you made it. No sweat you'll get an approval :thumbs::thumbs:

Remember the Visa Journey trick "head to the back of the elevator".

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No wonder their milkshake had no personality but still cost a fortune! :P

HA! there you go! :lol:

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Owned by Celine Dion, eh?

No wonder their milkshake had no personality but still cost a fortune! :P

Seriously though...that explains why there`s a picture of her in the foyer of the restaurant then. I was thinking, ­okay...what`s a picture of Dion doing in a Johnny Rocket-esque diner? Now I know!

In chatting with Yvonne, I do remember stopping in there for a burger the last time I was in Montreal two years ago. :)

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