LAND DOWNUNDER

[Rings 10]

I know that I am not where you are Moonie, but I know how hard it must seem. I think that if you are really worried about his address info, then you should call the embassey yourself for your peace of mind just to check and see if his address information has been updated in their system. If you call them and they have the new info, then at least that will knock off one worry so you can work on the next one. I know that I don't know a whole lot about where you are in the process, but I do know that when you slowly weed out each thing, then you start to feel a little better at the overall journey.

Honestly, I am not one to talk if you look at all my frantic posts lol

[Kath 0]

hi monnie

your welcome for the info thats what were here for mate..

shame about loosing your job ...fingers crossed you will get one soon mate...

if his mum doesnt have his records tell him to go get the blood tests done from his local doctor ..it wont cost anything it goes through medicare...

what date did he send it off..fingers crossed that the interview is planned for after the medical mate..if its before dont stress over it too much ..you can contact the consulate and reschedule another date but must be done asap..but you as the US citz must write a letter stating why you want it rescheduled not your fiance...

to all HAPPY EASTER...i miss the aussie easter eggs can someone eat one or two for me lol..

take care

kath

p.s. hi rings how u doing? i know what the link finding thing is like...i use to do the same thing..find something then forget how i found it...glad to help and anytime

Edited April 5, 2007 by Kath

[Rings 10]

Hi Kath! I am doing great! We were touched yesterday and that somehow re-news me lol. David and I are working to try to avoid last minute rushes so he already started his immunizations and he got his shot records from his mom and now he is working on doing the finger printing for the police clearance now. I think that all in all we are doing fairly well. He is flying here to see me on May 6th and I will be sending him back with everything that he will need for the interview at that time. I made each petition and then a binder for the tax information fully equiped with everything neccessary for the affidavit of support so I think it is going ok. We are trying to keep a step ahead. I hope that things are going well for you too! Your anniversary is coming YAY!

[Moonie 0]

what date did he send it off..fingers crossed that the interview is planned for after the medical mate..if its before dont stress over it too much ..you can contact the consulate and reschedule another date but must be done asap..but you as the US citz must write a letter stating why you want it rescheduled not your fiance...

He only sent off the D230 I hope that isn't to get an interview because he sent that off like the day after he got his packet 3

[Moonie 0]

I found a copy of it on VJ. I already sent him a message to wait until he gets his police report and blood test before sending off for the interview. I think that would be the safe bet.

[jltan100 0]

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!

I am currently waiting for packet 3. How long did people wait before calling up to ask? NVC informed us that they sent our file to Sydney on the 26th of March and i have still not received anything. Am i being too impatient?? What information do they need from us if we were to call up?

Thanks!

[Kath 0]

hi ya itan

i did a dhl search to see if the embassey has received your with you saying it was sent to sydney on the 26th there were 2 results both which arrived on the 29th march...

suprisingly enough i also found in total 5 applications being sent to sydney...that is amazing its the most i have seen sent to sydney lol ..wonders who elses they are and if they are on vj....

and mine took 11 days to receive the packet 3 mate...look at some of the other aussie timelines to see how long others took...

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL..ENJOY THE TIME YOU HAVE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES...STAY SAFE!!!!!

TAKE CARE

KATH

[jltan100 0]

hi ya itan

i did a dhl search to see if the embassey has received your with you saying it was sent to sydney on the 26th there were 2 results both which arrived on the 29th march...

suprisingly enough i also found in total 5 applications being sent to sydney...that is amazing its the most i have seen sent to sydney lol ..wonders who elses they are and if they are on vj....

and mine took 11 days to receive the packet 3 mate...look at some of the other aussie timelines to see how long others took...

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL..ENJOY THE TIME YOU HAVE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES...STAY SAFE!!!!!

TAKE CARE

KATH

Thats Amazing Kath - how did you do that??? Track via DHL that is without any reference numbers??? I looked up some of the other's timelines and i think i am still okay. Just a bit anxious!!

[hampster 0]

My Australian Memories

The Milkman delivering raw milk

to your door in a metal galvanised dipper

or jug with a hinged lid

The Paper boy with the timber box cart

drawn behind his bike.

The familiar whistle Sunday morns.

You or your Neighbour selling your surplus fruit and vegetables by placing a sign on your fence.

When there was always a good feed

of fish in the local river or creek.

Coming home after a feed of mulberries

and all parts the body covered

in purple stain, especially feet

You Dad cutting off the chooks head

for Christmas.......say no more!

Your first Billy Cart and all the skin off

your knees and elbows

Having been stung by a bee or bees

and your Mum covering you in "Blue" or "Bluo"

You pegged a piece of cardboard

to the fork around the back wheel

of your bike to sound like a motor.

Your Dad using a length of stick or rod

to measure the amount of petrol

in the family car's petrol tank.

Your first push bike, be it a Speedwell

or Malvern Star.

The lucky kids had mud guards, did yours?

Using a beer bottle as the hand reel when going fishing. (Unlike today the fish didn't seem to know the difference.)

My neighbor Mr Goodwin mowing the lawn

Saturday morning with the Victa lawnmower

then the taking the motor off and putting

it in his boat and going fishing.

(special Victa outboard adaption)

Cheers

Paul

[hampster 0]

Some more mouth-watering Recipes

Meringues

Ingredients

3 egg whites, 4 oz. crystal sugar, 4 oz. castor sugar

Method: Beat egg whites till frothy,

Add crystal sugar and beat till stiff,

Old in castor sugar, bake in a slow oven (300^oF), till crisp.

Fudge Cake

Ingredients

1/4 1b. Butter, 1 small cup sugar, 1 egg,

1 teaspoon vanilla essence, 1 small cup water,

1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, 2 heaped tablespoons cocoa

Icing: 1 cup brown sugar,

1 dessertspoon butter,

3 tablespoons water

Method: Beat butter and sugar to cream,

Add beaten egg and essence,

Add water and flour sifted with cocoa alternately,

Bake in a moderate oven 30 minutes,

For icing, mix sugar, butter,

And water and boil 4 minutes, beat till thick, pour over cake

Gingerbread

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, ½ cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup honey,

2 1/2 cups sifted flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt,

1 1/2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda,

1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger,

1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1 cup hot water

Method: Cream butter and sugar and add beaten egg,

Add honey, then flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger,

Cloves, and salt (sifted together), lastly add water, beat till smooth,

Bake in a well greased tin in a moderate oven.

NOTE: The batter is rather thin but this mixture makes a good cake.

Ginger Sponge

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup honey,

1 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt,

3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda,

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger,

1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 cup hot water

Filling: 2 tablespoons butter,

2 tablespoons honey, vanilla essence

Method: Cream butter and sugar, and add beaten egg,

Add honey, then add flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger,

Cloves, and salt (sifted together), add hot water,

Beat till smooth, pour into well greased tins,

And bake in a moderate oven, for filling,

Mix butter, honey,

And vanilla essence together, and beat to a cream.

Marshmallow Chocolate Sponge

Ingredients

3 oz. melted chocolate, 2 cups brown sugar,

1 cup milk, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla,

1/4 cup butter, 2 eggs, 2 cups self-raising flour,

1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 small teaspoon soda,

1 tablespoon boiling water

Marshmallow Filling and Frosting:

2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar,

Whites of 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla,

1 cup quartered marshmallows

Method: Blend melted chocolate, half brown sugar,

And half milk, when hot,

Add egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon cold milk,

Cook a moment longer, allow cooling, and adding vanilla,

Cream butter with remaining half of brown sugar,

Add yolks of 2 eggs sift flour with salt and add it and milk

Alternately, add soda dissolved in boiling water,

Then cooled chocolate mixture,

Lastly fold in stiffly beaten whites of 2 eggs,

Bake in sandwich tins in a moderate oven,

For icing, boil sugar, water,

And cream of tartar till the mixture threads

When dropped into cold water,

Add mixture slowly to stiffly beaten egg whites

And flavor with vanilla; beat till thick and fold in marshmallows;

Fill sponge with some of mixture and spread remainder all over cake

Strawberry Short Cake

Ingredients

1/4 1b. Butter, 2 oz. sugar, 1 egg, 3 oz. flour, 1 1/2 oz. corn flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder

Filling: 1 1/2 oz. melted butter, strawberries, 1 gill cream

Method: Beat butter and sugar to a cream, add well beaten egg, lastly add flour, corn flour, and baking powder sifted together, place in greased 8 inch sandwich tin and bake 15 to 20 minutes, turn out carefully, and allow to cool, split in half, pour melted butter over one half, then half the cream and half the strawberries, place other portion of cake on top, and spread remainder of cream over it, decorate with whole strawberries.

NOTE: Peaches, bananas, or pineapple may be substituted for the strawberries.

Cinnamon Sponge

Ingredients

4 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cocoa, 1 teaspoon butter, Vienna icing, lemon icing, pinch salt

Method: Beat eggs and sugar 20 minutes, add sifted flour and cream of tartar and mix in lightly, pour hot milk on to soda, cinnamon, cocoa and butter and stir into the mixture, pour into greased sandwich tins, bake in a moderate oven 20 minutes, when cool fill with Vienna icing, ice with warm lemon icing.

Cinnamon Roll

Ingredients

1/2 1b. Self-raising flour, 2 oz. Butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 small cup milk

Method: Sift flour, cinnamon, spice and salt, Rub butter in lightly, Beat egg and sugar well and add milk, Add to dry ingredients and mix into soft dough, Half fill two greased nut roll tins and bake in a moderate oven 30 to 40 minutes.

Australian Pavlova

Ingredients

4 egg whites at room temperature, 1 cup castor sugar (granulated)

1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp corn flour, and 1 tsp vanilla flavor.

Method: Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

With an electric mixer beat the egg whites until soft peaks

form then gradually add the sugar. Beat until firm.

Add the corn flour, vinegar and vanilla.

When combined, turn out into a flat tray

that has been greased and dusted with corn flours.

Try a circular shape with slightly more mixture at the edges,

so that it may be served by placing goodies in the centre depression.

Cook in a pre-heated, cool (250 deg. f) oven for one hour.

When cooked, turn the oven off, leave the oven door slightly ajar,

and allow cooling slowly in the oven.

This slow cooling works to prevent the loss of too much height.

Serve cold, with whipped cream and fresh fruit pieces,

strawberries, pineapple, mango, etc.

Cheers

Paul

[hampster 0]

It is 6 days, 9 hours, 40 minutes and 57 seconds

until Friday, 13 April 2007 at 10:00:00 AM

(Adelaide time) for my CR1 Interview

in Sydney

Already quadtrupled checked everything and then double checked again

Cheers and a Happy & Safe Easter to one and all.

Paul

Edited April 6, 2007 by hampster

[aussie angel 0]

hey everyone

hope you all have a fantastic easter and are reunited with your loved ones soon if your not already

angela

[vylex 0]

Wow. This place has turned into Aussie Food Network.

I am trying to get back in shape and I feel like I am gaining weight just looking at these recipes!

Anyway, HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!!!

If only the USCIS Easter Bunny would give us a NOA2!

[Rings 10]

Exactly 30 days until I see my love! Happy Easter to you all!

[hampster 0]

Hi All

Got a couple Questions for anyone that may be able to help.

1. With My South Australian Drivers Licence..

I have both Full Car and Full Motorcycle Licences,

On my photo Licence.. ok.... following me so far

OK now when I move To Massachusetts to be with Cheryl - Wifee

( hoping to be there May 11th)

2 Days before our 1st Wedding Anniversary

2. Do I have to sit any written exam as well,

as doing a Driving Test.

For both Car and Motorbike Licences??

As Cheryl and I are looking to get a Harley sometime in the future

Just Curious.. as it would Suck Big time having to do it all over again.

I have looked on Massachusetts DMV

and it isn't clear on the subject

Any Input would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks.

Cheers

Paul