LAND DOWNUNDER

[StellaR 0]

Thanks Matt and Karo. Well we're in a funny little city called Webb City, Joplin. South West Missouri. Funny really cause I have been a singer all my life and people have often told me I am like a modern day Aussie Janis Joplin. Andrews Dad came from Ohio and I really do like the look of it around there. Wedo have plans of heading back to Oz though in 3 or 4 years time. And Matt I think I can remember or guess what that job is but I ain't saying either. Best of luck but I am sure you wont need it.

Now the wedding, this will be my first and Andrews second but he seems a little more concerned about it all being just right than me. (God I love my man) but we'll see as the time gets closer. Don't even have a dress yet (supposed to be making it & Andrews shirt) and don't have the money for a sewing machine yet. MMmmm.

And Lunamel and Meauxna still glad for any food info but there is so much more here now available for me even in the super markets than when I was here last year.

Take care all,

Stella.

[meauxna 15]

And Lunamel and Meauxna still glad for any food info but there is so much more here now available for me even in the super markets than when I was here last year.

Take care all,

Stella.

Welcome to America, Stella!!!

Sorry I haven't got back with you on that--didn't know where in the US you were til now. I googled natural foods and got several hits for your city, so I'd suggest you make the rounds. You should be able to find decent gluten free goods, and things like canned tomatoes w/out sugar in the most basic 'health food' store.

Otherwise, let's brainstorm how close you are to civilization.

[flossiefus 0]

Hi all downunders. Just checking in to say got here safe, everything is wonderfull and we are both so happy.

Gonna post a question on the K1 thread about timing and getting married. We were thinking of tieing the knot 2 weeks before the 90 days is up, but now we worry a little cause in case we need that paper work done a bit sooner. I guess it just says be married by 90 days, not to have the paper work done by then. Any thoughts here???

Cheers all and lifes great ain't it!!!!

Stella.

Congrats Stella, it is wonderful to finally be here with your love isnt it?

We didnt get married until 2 weeks before the 90 days, apparently it isnt necessary to file before the I94 expires, it just pays to get the SSN well before then as I think you need at least 14 days left on the I94. Also some people (the bank in my case) have no knowledge of the visa and just see it as expired so the sooner you have the NOA for AOS the better.

Its a lot to plan in a short time, I still wish we could have had the 9 months like the Aussie fiance visa, but there ya go!

Edited June 30, 2006 by flossiefus

[CarolineM 0]

Hello all.

I hope that all those together had a wonderful 4th!! For those still apart, I'm hoping it's just a matter of time

We had a great one. I'm freaking out right now trying to buy tix to Australia for the xmas holiday. Sheesh. It's SO expensive but we HAVE to go...

Any tips? Anyone ever use a travel agent??

[mwfaith1971 0]

karo,

you might try AAA if you are a member. i believe they are pretty competative.

matt

[Kath 0]

hi everyone

well we made it to the states....got married on the 1st july and it was perfect ...well...a few things forgotten like the rings and the music..and even the marriage licence lol..but all in all our day turned out perfect..91F but when we got to the canal boat it cooled down ...just put my aussie mate that came over for the wedding on the plane...

just waiting for our marriage certificate to go get my ssn and then start the AOS process...lol...

hope all is well with everyone

its great waking up next to the man i have waited 4 years to be with...we are happy as...

have a good one ..

karo why dont u try qantas with the deals of extra trips within oz...

ok talk to u later

take care

kath

[aussiewench 9]

LOL Kath Glad it turned out perfect though.

Karo

We've been lookin at kayak.com and so far that is coming up trumps as far as good prices..so could be worth a look for flights out here to Oz.

Stella

Congrats darlin'....good to hear all is going well for you.

Only a couple of weeks until Im out of here and off to the US so am busy busy with all the last minute things and saying my goodbyes to family etc.

[mwfaith1971 0]

congratulations kath and rob, all the best.

matt

[flossiefus 0]

snip >>got married on the 1st july and it was perfect

Congratulations, glad you made it

[JC75 0]

Congrats Kath n Rob....(K)

[michellek1976 0]

Hello all.

I hope that all those together had a wonderful 4th!! For those still apart, I'm hoping it's just a matter of time

We had a great one. I'm freaking out right now trying to buy tix to Australia for the xmas holiday. Sheesh. It's SO expensive but we HAVE to go...

Any tips? Anyone ever use a travel agent??

lu

My fiance and I have travelled between LA and Australia so many times I think I've got it sussed!! Best fares - Qantas.com - they have personal TVs which not all airlines have and makes the trip sooo much more tolerable! Although risky, I find that they usually bring out specials 6-8 weeks before travel time. I have seen Thanksgiving and Xmas specials from as low as US$700 plus taxes (LAX-Syd).

Edited July 9, 2006 by michellek1976

[JC75 0]

Hello all.

I hope that all those together had a wonderful 4th!! For those still apart, I'm hoping it's just a matter of time

We had a great one. I'm freaking out right now trying to buy tix to Australia for the xmas holiday. Sheesh. It's SO expensive but we HAVE to go...

Any tips? Anyone ever use a travel agent??

lu

My fiance and I have travelled between LA and Australia so many times I think I've got it sussed!! Best fares - Qantas.com - they have personal TVs which not all airlines have and makes the trip sooo much more tolerable! Although risky, I find that they usually bring out specials 6-8 weeks before travel time. I have seen Thanksgiving and Xmas specials from as low as US$700 plus taxes (LAX-Syd).

I hear ya!

But my last flight I was kinda peeved the cabin crew were complete bitches.

yah the personal entertainment centres are the best out there ... some of the movies at times suck but its better than nothin on a long flight....and plus Qantas has a no crash record

[CarolineM 0]

hey thanks for all the help guys. It is risky to wait but I might just do it anyway. Stewart already has his ticket so worst case, he goes, I stay...you nkow? It is his sister's wedding so not AS much of a big deal if I don't go and to be honest - i've done that darn flight so many times too I'm sick of it Twice within 6 months.

CONGRATS KATH!!! So glad your wedding was good!

hope all are well

[StellaR 0]

Hey Karo, there is a US mob called the "Travel Team". I don't know but they looked like they had some real good deals for US cit's.

...And a very big congratualations to the new Mr & Mrs Dragons.

Stella.

[Kath 0]

hi ya all

thanks for all the congrats...

its pouring down here ..i havent seen rain like this in years.wish oz could get rain like this...

hey stella how u doing hope all is great for you down your way....will have to give ya a ring one day would love to hear another aussie voice...everywhere i go people keep saying ohh i love your accent keep talking...i just say dont say that or i wiont say anything lol...i suppose i will get use to it i feel like im the only aussie in toledo lol ...i did bump into a couple of ladies who live in the next town who were new zealand but her hubby was aussie..it was the first time in four visits that i came across our accent...she stopped us cos robbie was wearing the vb tshirt an i was wearing my sydney tshirt...was a pleasant meeting...

went an got my social security number yesterday...will look into starting my aos next week...

question....does all the paperwork for aos ead and the ap get posted to chicago...my office is cleveland....matt can you remember what you did seein your at the same office...

take care all

kath