LAND DOWNUNDER

[SharynY 2]

i just got back from the doctors and they took blood tests... they will be ready in a couple of days according to them...we'll see..

tests for everything under the sun bascially...

all stds

all viral studies...

hep

polio

and some others i think...

my arm hurts....

and i will not torture you all with my story of the pee sample needed.... its hilarious now that i think of it but torture at the time ...

[Moonie 0]

My man is all ready for his appointment Monday. He is all nervous. I told him he would do great. I wish I could go with him.

[Kath 0]

whooo hooo moonie....fantastic damm that came around quick didnt it...the weeks are going so fast ...

good luck to you and yours as u said he will do fine im sure...tell him to take something to read and some lollies just in case he has a wait.. also get him to read the embassey interview reviews it might help his nerves and also help him to know what is expected on the day ...

the aussie are flooding the states ...smiles its nice to know there are other aussies over here...

at the moment im trying to get our national flag put up down down...they have a national flag things in toledo there are absolutely heaps of overseas flags but not ours...so on monday im gunna see what else i need to do to get one put on a flagpole .. i dont know if there has to be alot of aussies in toledo to get one but i really would like it there..

take care

kath

[hampster 0]

Hi Kath and all VJER’S.

Well I SURVIVED the 5 flight connections

Adelaide – Sydney

Sydney –Taipei

Taipei – LAX

LAX - Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland Ohio - Providence, Rhode Island.

Nearly 41 hours of flying.

LAX POE. WAS A FRIGGIN NIGHTMARE

Flight landed in LAX. 19.10pm Thursday Night

With a Connecting Flight @ 11.15pm Thursday Night,

To Cleveland, Ohio then onto Providence, Rhode Island.

Walked through to the Immigration Lines with the Mysterious Brown Envelope,

And Passport Was told to go to the end Line next to # 8 Desk,

and as I look down towards the Line after # 8 Desk

There was about 40 people in front of me ffs,

They where mostly from the Philippine’s people on k1's

(I asked a few of them what sort of visa's)

Everyone I talkded too was on a K1.

There was 1 Immigration Officer doing the Fingerprints,

and getting people to sign the paperwork Another guy was there sitting down

next to the other one doing the above things The guy sitting down was handed the M.B.E.

by the Officer dealing with the new Immigrants.When handed the M.B.E'S he just ripped them open and sorted/checked the paperwork Then put them in a pile.

By the time I got through to the Front of the line it was.22.15pm

Remembering I had a connecting flight @ 23.15 Departure

And I said to him that I indeed had a Connecting flight in 45 minutes,

He said oh ok just give us your right index fingerprint,

and sign these forms and collect your luggage from the carousel.

By that time the P.A System let everyone know that the carousel's had been emptied,

from previous flights & as there had been 20+ flights after mine landed.

And we where told that they had been dumped/placed inbetween carousels

So off I go to try to find my checked luggage & found it inbetween # 5 and # 6

Carousel's.. was hoping nothing got damaged

in my Checked as I was carrying some South Australian wine and a couple coffee mugs.

So I go find a Trolley and took it back to the immigration desk &

He said leave the checked bags and go sit in this seated area next to the Counter,

where they where doing the paperwork.

It was full of most of the people that where infront of me waiting for their,

names to be called out to get their paperwork and passport and be on their way

But if they go through the line and &;

NOT HAVE ALL THEIR CORRECT PAPERWORK...

They get taken to a room which is "Guarded" by a Immigration Officer,

and told to wait there until they can resolve the missing document problem

So by this time I have 38 Minutes to Make my Connecting flight and when the

CONNECTION COUNTDOWN got to 28 minutes,

my named was called and the he handed me my passport back,

which he stamped and signed with AOS DATE of May 9th ;2009

I said thanks and then bolted with my luggage in tow on a trolley,

then outside my departure lounge found a SMOKING room,

after I checked my 2 cases in.I HAD 10 MINUTES TO FIT IN 2 SMOKES

AFTER BEING ON A NEARLY 12 HOUR FLIGHT FROM

TAIPEI, I WAS HANGING SOOOO BAD FOR A SMOKE.

Then I get to Cleaveland Ohio at 6.35am Thursday and was told well

only 45 minutes before boarding and the only area you can smoke is in the furthest end of the airport

and 2 security checks.. so..story in a nutshell

no smoking till 9.40am Thursday when I arrived in Providence Rhode Island..

So I get of the plane and rushed to checked baggage claim,

Then go security xrays and a possible frisk search.. lol

and then out to see if Cheryl had arrived to greet& kiss me and drive us both home.

Half a step out the door of the airport and I got a smoke in my mouth,

And about to light it up.. when I saw a Couple of Rhode Island State Troopers,

Looking at me funny ......walking from the carpark across from the entrance

and was my Cheryl ..

she crossed the crosswalk and we just hugged and kissed lots..

once we got back from the airport..to.. drop off my luggage,

we went out shopping for some deck furniture.. a couple chairs and a small table..

By 8pm I was gone for all Money.. Jet lag had set in..

I started snoring and woke myself up lmao

We also went and applied for my SSN# TODAY and was only 5 people in the office waiting.

They said about 4 - 10 working days for it to arrive in the post.... yippeeee

FINALLY.... FINALLY I AM HERE WITH MY WIFEE,

Cheryl in Massachusetts.

Cheers

to one and all

Paul & Cheryl

[Kath 0]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO HAMMMY

GAWD ITS GOOD TO HEAR YOU ARRIVED SAFELY...

NOW I THINK ANYONE THINKING OF GOING ON CHINA AIRLINES WILL HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS WHEN THEY ARE IMMIGRATING HUH HAMMY

SORRY YOU HAD SUCH AN ORDEAL .. PROBABLY COS IT WAS CHINA AIRLINES...

NOW YOU CAN RELAX AND START A NEW LIFE WITH YOUR WIFEY MATE...IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO...

HOW DID THE FLIGHT GO AS FAR AS MEALS MATE..

THANKS FOR LETTING US KNOW YOU ARRIVED SAFELY AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU FOR A GREAT FUTURE...

HI LYNDEL I CAN SEE YOU LOL...

TAKE CARE

KATH

edited to correct spelling

Edited May 12, 2007 by Kath

[vylex 0]

Hi Kath! Yes back at work and missing the wifey again but we see each other everyday so that helps. We have lots of wedding planning to be done still so that keeps me bust (and her stressed hehe).

I told her about the touch on the I-130 and it made her feel better (me too).

Hampster! Congrats but why the long connections? Was it that much cheaper to fly like that? Jeez man, if I had known it was that rough I would have suggested you to fly in to JFK in NY or Newark in NJ and offered to drive you to Mass from there! In any case, glad you made it! Congrats on your long awaited reunion and heaps of thanks for all the info you have posted in this thread. I am definitely going to use yours and Kath's notes. :-)

[Kath 0]

hi ya vylex

you having another wedding over here are ya.. good on ya's...what date is that all happening...i do hope the transfers makes it quicker for you mate...

hi jeshamesh

welcome to the aussie thread there is lots to read but im sure you will sort it all out.. if you have a question just post one mate im sure someone will answer it .. we welcome all aussie/american couples in here mate..

kath

[girlfrmoz 1]

OMG!!!!!! It's Hammy!!!! You crossed over all safe and sound then!!! Yay!! Bet Northern Girl is over the moon to have you here!!

41 hours...jeeze hammy hope you had a good supply of tim tams!

My trip was 44 so i know exactly how you feel but aint it all worth it! Huggers to you and Northern GIrl wishing you all the happiness in the world, you deserve it.

Hey kath I can see you too!

Hi Priscilla, how's your journey going? Hanging in there I hope!

I just tried one of those 7 layers of dip thingys from Taco Bell (minus the sour cream) OMG they are yummy.....mmmmmm

[cheese_and_kisses 0]

Hiya Everyone...

And Kath I see you...hehehe..By the way thanks for the links, I just wished they spoke clear american haha..I read them off to Ron and he seems to be alot more at ease about it all, I dont know if I will ever, like I said untill hes here, which is still months and months away..arggg. We are trying to prepare our selfs for the journey and learn as much as we can.

He has a Dr.s appointment Tuesday for some other things I told him to inquire about immunizations and blood work and all that crud ive been reading about from everone else dealing with it..again I know all a bit premature as of yet but i'm just one of those types that likes to know and prepare ahead of time hoping that when its time, it will all run a bit smoother..

Weve talked alot this week about how/what journey we want to follow and he said so now what?.. and I just told him ...Just listen to me boy and do what I say..hahahaha..Anyways I gave him a couple of goals this week and so far so good..Wooohoooo...First and most important at this point is just saving up the money to get me over there and mean while why he's doing that I come on here and try to prepare us...

IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS PLACE ..its been a blessing.

Wow..lots of people getting-er-done...CONGRATS to all.

Katrina

cheese and kisses

[calvinch 3]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO HAMMMY

GAWD ITS GOOD TO HEAR YOU ARRIVED SAFELY...

NOW I THINK ANYONE THINKING OF GOING ON CHINA AIRLINES WILL HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS WHEN THEY ARE IMMIGRATING HUH HAMMY

SORRY YOU HAD SUCH AN ORDEAL .. PROBABLY COS IT WAS CHINA AIRLINES...

don't fly china airlines... treasure your life....

[hampster 0]

Hiya Kath

Yeah good to be back on the ground ffs..

Not really the Airline's Fault..

the people in front of me in the line was from another Airline,

That landed about 30 minutes before mine did..

So I was basically only 3rd in line from my flight,

as I boogied on down the walkway to Immigration,

and basically anyone with in arms distance that tried to get in front

of me ....would have ending up on their Behinds lmao

As I was not in the mood to wait inline all friggin night,

especially not having a ciggy for nearly 12 hours..

I was craving bigtime for a smoke .

The meals wasn't bad on China Airlines..

For lunch I had rice and beef and blackbean meal.. not too shabby lol

the plane was jammed to the rafters though .. so no empty rows,

for me to sneak a stretch out in on the way to LAX..

I am Upset though Kath..

I thought since I landed in Cleveland, Ohio..

You would have been at the airport to show support

for a fellow Aussie.. like waving the Aussie flag from the car park as I flew out hehehe.

I got about 3-4 hours sleep from Lax - Cleaveland Ohio but woke up,

as we went sideways with a huge blast of turbulence .

So basically in 48 hours from leaving my Sisters Place,

In Sydney to when I touched down in Providence Rhode Island,

I was awake for 45 hours there abouts..

I feel great now had a 8 hour straight sleep on Thursday night,

the day I Arrived in Massachusetts..

And had a good night sleep Friday Night as well.

And Finally.. My System is Free from Airline Food and Their PEANUTS ..

NUFF SAID ON THAT SUBJECT LMAO

So Kath Howdy Neighbour

Cheers

Paul

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO HAMMMY

GAWD ITS GOOD TO HEAR YOU ARRIVED SAFELY...

NOW I THINK ANYONE THINKING OF GOING ON CHINA AIRLINES WILL HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS WHEN THEY ARE IMMIGRATING HUH HAMMY

SORRY YOU HAD SUCH AN ORDEAL .. PROBABLY COS IT WAS CHINA AIRLINES...

NOW YOU CAN RELAX AND START A NEW LIFE WITH YOUR WIFEY MATE...IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO...

HOW DID THE FLIGHT GO AS FAR AS MEALS MATE..

THANKS FOR LETTING US KNOW YOU ARRIVED SAFELY AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU FOR A GREAT FUTURE...

HI LYNDEL I CAN SEE YOU LOL...

TAKE CARE

KATH

edited to correct spelling

[hampster 0]

Hiya Lyndel

Thankyou for your kind and nice post on my reuniting with My Wifee Cheryl

Hope things are well with you and your New Husband

So where are these pictures hmmm from the wedding hmmm????

Well I better get back to the Domestic Chores.. emptying Dishwasher..lol

Hope everyone is smiling and are happy.

Cheers

Paul & Cheryl

OMG!!!!!! It's Hammy!!!! You crossed over all safe and sound then!!! Yay!! Bet Northern Girl is over the moon to have you here!!

41 hours...jeeze hammy hope you had a good supply of tim tams!

My trip was 44 so i know exactly how you feel but aint it all worth it! Huggers to you and Northern GIrl wishing you all the happiness in the world, you deserve it.

Hey kath I can see you too!

Hi Priscilla, how's your journey going? Hanging in there I hope!

I just tried one of those 7 layers of dip thingys from Taco Bell (minus the sour cream) OMG they are yummy.....mmmmmm

[Moonie 0]

WOW Hampster you sure had an experience. I did not find LAX pleasant when I arrived there after leaving Australia and I had no immigration issues to deal with. I missed my connecting flight.

But 41 plus hours I would not have been able to do that. My trip to Australia was like 22 hours and when I arrived in Australia the lady in customs was so rude to me and offensive and I was so tired after that long trip to deal with that. She asked me if used drugs if my mother used drugs she went all through my bags. I had CD's for my boyfriend and she was like why do you have these CD's I don't see a CD player A man standing in line said hello to me and she saw that and later after I got away from her evil behind he said you know she came up to me and asked me if I knew you. I will never forget her name MARIA. I so wanted to curse her out!!!!!!!!! But I didn't want to get pulled aside for a body search. Till this day I don't know why she picked on me. I should have asked for a supervisor even her co-workers was looking at her like why is she bothering this woman.

I hope when my sweetie comes he does not have a welcoming into this country like I had into his. We are planing for him to come 6/8. We had planned on 5/26 but his family wants to throw him a party and they can't do it before that date.

This time last year I was sleeping with my sweetheart...I miss him.

[vylex 0]

hi ya vylex

you having another wedding over here are ya.. good on ya's...what date is that all happening...i do hope the transfers makes it quicker for you mate...

kath

Hi Kath,

Thanks! I hope it means it will be processed soon. Apparently a few others from the VSC also received notice of transfers to the CSC.

The Church wedding will be in good 'ol Sydney. Part of the reason I went back to Oz was to take care of Church related items and other wedding tasks.

It will be a destination wedding for my side of the family. I am also remotely helping my wife as best I can. I am coordinating invitations for her US family as well as whatever can be done via the internet. I still chase down the wedding vendors from here. For some reason or other they respond when I am calling (maybe the US accent LOL).

[lynny 0]

Welcome to Massachusetts Paul, At least the weather is being kind to you, cold at night but wait till you have survived a New England Winter and the weather we had over the last few days will seem like a heat wave to you

say hi to Cheryl for me

Lynny