Done

[jimnlena 8]

Congrats on citizenship!! Nice to know this journey does end!!

[slim 1,523]

Nice to know this journey does end!!

She sent off the passport application last week so after that, we should be done with everything for the next 10 years.

[dagobert2 0]

Hey Slim,

Congratulations to you guys. I haven't been active on the forum for quite some time but out of the blue my wife checked the forum this evening and told me about your post. So I had to drop a note and pass on our congrats. We actually started our journey in Chicago over 4 years ago and through job change landed in Cinci over a year ago. You've probably been to Marina's Deli a few times...maybe we'll run into you.

[easyukraine 1]

ok only 5 days and I will on the ground, Hope I don't forget anything. should have all the forms filled out when I'm there, taking printer with me.

[slim 1,523]

You've probably been to Marina's Deli a few times...maybe we'll run into you.

I've been a few times... COLD Baltika (I like 4 the best) and delicious chocolates, but not too much else there for me. My wife likes the place and probably goes once every month or two.

Do you know of any other Eastern European stores/restaurants in the area? Pickens are pretty slim around here. As I understand it, there's a restaurant in West Chester but, other than Marina's, that's about it.

should have all the forms filled out when I'm there, taking printer with me.

Great idea. Have fun!

[dagobert2 0]

I've been a few times... COLD Baltika (I like 4 the best) and delicious chocolates, but not too much else there for me. My wife likes the place and probably goes once every month or two.

Do you know of any other Eastern European stores/restaurants in the area? Pickens are pretty slim around here. As I understand it, there's a restaurant in West Chester but, other than Marina's, that's about it.

The restaurant in West Chester is the only one I'm aware of. There is another Russian grocer at the intersection of Montgomery and Columbia Road which incidently is around the corner from the Russian School. The school is very cool. Teaches classes evenings and on weekends all in Russian, mainly for children with at least 1 Russian parent. These kids are known as "heritage speakers". They teach reading, writing, art, math, drama, dancing, etc. all in Russian. They have close to 80 students enrolled. You might need this info at some point, who knows... :yes: We've found that what Cincinnati lacks in variety it gains in accessibilty. That's comparing to Chicago.

Another beer to try is Golden Pheasant - a Czech beer actually..great Pilsner IMHO. Also at Marina's.

[slim 1,523]

Russian grocer at the intersection of Montgomery and Columbia Road

Never even heard of it so I'll have to check it out. I'm a West Sider by the grace of God so I don't head over there too much. I'm gradually shifting that way since I live in Clifton now, but I do my best to stay west of 71.

the Russian School. The school is very cool. Teaches classes evenings and on weekends all in Russian, mainly for children

Never heard of this either. Do they offer classes for adults?

what Cincinnati lacks in variety it gains in accessibilty. That's comparing to Chicago.

The Windy City is nice, but it's something to drive for three straight hours and still be in the same city. You can be just about anywhere in the Queen City in under 45 minutes. Pretty cheap, too.

Another beer to try is Golden Pheasant - a Czech beer actually..great Pilsner IMHO. Also at Marina's.

I'll give it a shot. The only thing about beer from Marina's is I seldom remember what it tastes like..... or what happens after I drink it!

[dagobert2 0]

Never even heard of it so I'll have to check it out. I'm a West Sider by the grace of God so I don't head over there too much. I'm gradually shifting that way since I live in Clifton now, but I do my best to stay west of 71.

I find those this side/that side divisions interesting. In Chicago, I was a southsider without caring a whole lot about what that meant other than my commuting time. And now I guess I am an eastsider...does it mean I've not been graced by the big guy? We're in Montgomery, definitely east of 71.

Never heard of this either. Do they offer classes for adults?

I'm afraid not. They are putting on a Russian version of The Wizard of Oz around the holidays. I'll let you know. You might get a kick out of it. My wife is teaching Russian at U of C though. Raymond Waters College to be precise. I believe they accept adult students.

The Windy City is nice, but it's something to drive for three straight hours and still be in the same city. You can be just about anywhere in the Queen City in under 45 minutes. Pretty cheap, too.

I couldn't agree more.

The only thing about beer from Marina's is I seldom remember what it tastes like..... or what happens after I drink it!

More beer better!

[slim 1,523]

I find those this side/that side divisions interesting. In Chicago, I was a southsider without caring a whole lot about what that meant other than my commuting time. And now I guess I am an eastsider...does it mean I've not been graced by the big guy? We're in Montgomery, definitely east of 71.

In Chicago, there's only a small disparity between northside/southside but all that really means is which ballpark you go to and what color hat you wear. In Cincinnati, the side you're from determines if you're ever going to go to college, jail, or make more than $50,000/year.

They are putting on a Russian version of The Wizard of Oz around the holidays. I'll let you know. You might get a kick out of it. My wife is teaching Russian at U of C though. Raymond Waters College to be precise. I believe they accept adult students.

I'm sure she'd like to go to that. Please let us know.

As for taking Russian classes, I think I'll stick to Pimsleur. Don't need much more than that to understand what my wife is yelling.

[amberdima 6]

just checked in and saw that you're married to an american---jealous!

[slim 1,523]

just checked in and saw that you're married to an american---jealous!

At least now we know there are two American hotties. Still searching for more....