Yardies, at home and a farrin'

[Yaads 0]

Jme, how did Andre react when he saw his GC?

OMG I am dying here laughing just thinking about his reaction...

So when I suprised Andre with the card at first he was like "whats that?" I told him it was his green card and in all seriousness he was like..."well its not green...is something wrong?"

I would think it's green too!

Did you give him the dutty wine last night?

I thought it would be green as well! How come its called a green card?

Well about the dutty wine I am going to save that for the weekend. Don't want to throw my neck or back out and try and explain it at work

[Sbys 0]

Tenika - why are you looking in my purse again?!

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Thats a beautiful house, I would love to live there. Alright lets see how much I have right now to invest

dumps contents of purse on desk and sobs while looking at a chewing gum wrapper and lint)

[Yaads 0]

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Thats a beautiful house, I would love to live there. Alright lets see how much I have right now to invest

dumps contents of purse on desk and sobs while looking at a chewing gum wrapper and lint)

Tenika - why are you looking in my purse again?!

I am in denial about the contents of my purse

Edited May 23, 2006 by Jme3584

[Ms Squitto 0]

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Thats a beautiful house, I would love to live there. Alright lets see how much I have right now to invest

dumps contents of purse on desk and sobs while looking at a chewing gum wrapper and lint)

Tenika - why are you looking in my purse again?!

I am in denial about the contents of my purse

You are not alone

[kimlbs 0]

Well.....I just want to pop in this afternoon and respond........Joanna...it does take a lot of courage to dig deep down inside your heart/gut and make this decision. You could have pretended for the sake of everyone else and in the long run it would have been HARDER for both you and Adrian. I know that you are not intentionally hurting Adrian and I do know that this was not an easy decision. WE ALL pray that Adrian can get his job back and will be able to get stronger. Maybe this time away will help sort everything out......for you and Adrian.

I also want to say a few words regarding Nanny's post. In my heart, I truly believe that she did not mean anything hurtful by her post. I believe she was thinking out-loud about Adrian and feeling overly empathtic to his situation/feelings. No matter what the situation, this is an awful thing for Adrian and his life has been turned completely upside down. However, I know for a FACT that Joanna NEVER intentionally meant to hurt Adrian. This is a VERY hard time for both of them. I also do not think Nanny was suggesting that Joanna go ahead and get married........I believe she was venting her emotions and empathy for Adrian. However it may be...this is hard for both people affected (Joanna and Adrian) and we should all feel very compassionate towards both of them.

As Jonesie said, each person is entitled to their own opinion whether it is accepted by the majority or not. Either way, I feel we should not condemn Joanna or Nanny for their decisions/opinions.

<<<<Joanna>>>>You do not need to explain yourself to anyone.......this decision was hard

and I know you meant absolutely NO bad intentions towards Adrian......

BUT....for the rest of us still going through the process...let this be a HUGE lesson learned.......REALLY TRULY get to know your Fiancee and make sure you understand EVERYTHING before you take that next step. Moving someone away from their job, life and family is huge. Do NOT do it if you have second thoughts !!!!! It has made me really sit down and analyze my own situation. I have NO second thoughts...otherwise, I would slow it down based on this lesson learned.

So...I hope we can move forward because I think we all should care and respect each other. This process is hard enough on it's own......

[Jonesie 1]

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Thats a beautiful house, I would love to live there. Alright lets see how much I have right now to invest

dumps contents of purse on desk and sobs while looking at a chewing gum wrapper and lint)

I have about 300JA at home

[Elizabethnhenry 0]

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Thats a beautiful house, I would love to live there. Alright lets see how much I have right now to invest

dumps contents of purse on desk and sobs while looking at a chewing gum wrapper and lint)

I have about 300JA at home

[Jonesie 1]

Well.....I just want to pop in this afternoon and respond........Joanna...it does take a lot of courage to dig deep down inside your heart/gut and make this decision. You could have pretended for the sake of everyone else and in the long run it would have been HARDER for both you and Adrian. I know that you are not intentionally hurting Adrian and I do know that this was not an easy decision. WE ALL pray that Adrian can get his job back and will be able to get stronger. Maybe this time away will help sort everything out......for you and Adrian.

I also want to say a few words regarding Nanny's post. In my heart, I truly believe that she did not mean anything hurtful by her post. I believe she was thinking out-loud about Adrian and feeling overly empathtic to his situation/feelings. No matter what the situation, this is an awful thing for Adrian and his life has been turned completely upside down. However, I know for a FACT that Joanna NEVER intentionally meant to hurt Adrian. This is a VERY hard time for both of them. I also do not think Nanny was suggesting that Joanna go ahead and get married........I believe she was venting her emotions and empathy for Adrian. However it may be...this is hard for both people affected (Joanna and Adrian) and we should all feel very compassionate towards both of them.

As Jonesie said, each person is entitled to their own opinion whether it is accepted by the majority or not. Either way, I feel we should not condemn Joanna or Nanny for their decisions/opinions.

<<<<Joanna>>>>You do not need to explain yourself to anyone.......this decision was hard

and I know you meant absolutely NO bad intentions towards Adrian......

BUT....for the rest of us still going through the process...let this be a HUGE lesson learned.......REALLY TRULY get to know your Fiancee and make sure you understand EVERYTHING before you take that next step. Moving someone away from their job, life and family is huge. Do NOT do it if you have second thoughts !!!!! It has made me really sit down and analyze my own situation. I have NO second thoughts...otherwise, I would slow it down based on this lesson learned.

So...I hope we can move forward because I think we all should care and respect each other. This process is hard enough on it's own......

I agree. My post wasn't meant to hurt anyone's feelings or to "bash" Nanny, but just a reminder to us all that even though we have grown close and formed relationships, the only people who really know the deal are the ones in the relationship.

In my heart, I wish that Jojo and Adrian could work things out...but if the Lord has different plans for them then that's how things will be. I wish the best for the both of them and I pray that one day (if they are not back together) they can at least be friends.

With ldr's - all you have until you're physically (living) together are emails, quick trips, phone calls, and whatever other means you use to communicate. In no way is that sufficient (IMO) to form what society defines as a "normal" relationship...but we do what we have to do and take a chance in the visa process to try and go from being apart to coming together and basically learning about each other all over again. We all have our good days and bad days in working toward making an engagement/marriage work.

Let's all continue to post, chat, share, and encourage one another. I am so thankful for this thread - Lord knows the hell we went through to keep it when Squitto first started it last year :lol:

Ya'll remember that?

Edited May 23, 2006 by Jonesie

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We're still unsure of where in the US we will settle to live and start our family (he likes it here, I want to move toward the East coast, but not sure of the snow ). I know that where I live now it costs anywhere from $395,000 - 500,000 to own a three bedroom two bathroom home, so I know I won't be buying here

Wow, that's expensive for a three bedroom home I only paid $145,000 for my house - three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, two car garage, and a full basement. The yard is kinda small but it's a great starter home.

[Minfay 0]

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Thats a beautiful house, I would love to live there. Alright lets see how much I have right now to invest dumps contents of purse on desk and sobs while looking at a chewing gum wrapper and lint)

Tenika - why are you looking in my purse again?!

I am in denial about the contents of my purse

You are not alone

I don't even have a purse

I am so thankful for this thread - Lord knows the hell we went through to keep it when Squitto first started it last year :lol: Ya'll remember that?

Ahhhh, those were the days.....

[rhondapayter 0]

There is a hotel that just opened up on the south coast (where we want to live)...huge hotel...don't remember what it is called though...anyone know?

Jamie, the only big hotel that I know of on the south coast is Sandals Whitehouse. It's huge. I guess it's one of the nicest, biggest Sandals resorts yet.

[Jonesie 1]

We're still unsure of where in the US we will settle to live and start our family (he likes it here, I want to move toward the East coast, but not sure of the snow ). I know that where I live now it costs anywhere from $395,000 - 500,000 to own a three bedroom two bathroom home, so I know I won't be buying here

Wow, that's expensive for a three bedroom home I only paid $145,000 for my house - three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, two car garage, and a full basement. The yard is kinda small but it's a great starter home.

Are you serious? Where do you live?

Rental places here are cheap but real estate in my area is prime...it's a developing city and I read in the paper that the average household income here is $95,000

Now don't ask me what I make

[Yaads 0]

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Thats a beautiful house, I would love to live there. Alright lets see how much I have right now to invest dumps contents of purse on desk and sobs while looking at a chewing gum wrapper and lint)

Tenika - why are you looking in my purse again?!

I am in denial about the contents of my purse

You are not alone

I don't even have a purse

I am so thankful for this thread - Lord knows the hell we went through to keep it when Squitto first started it last year :lol: Ya'll remember that?

Ahhhh, those were the days.....

Yep those were the days Really boosted the post counts back then

Have a great night everyone! I am out

There is a hotel that just opened up on the south coast (where we want to live)...huge hotel...don't remember what it is called though...anyone know?

Jamie, the only big hotel that I know of on the south coast is Sandals Whitehouse. It's huge. I guess it's one of the nicest, biggest Sandals resorts yet.

YES!!! Thats it...it is spectacular I am so going to work there

[rhondapayter 0]

When we first started talking Henry asked me once, "are you boring?" He meant "are you BORED?"

Tony used to say this all the time when we first met and he first came here! It was so funny.

OK guys check out THIS house....8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths...if we all pooled our money it could be the VJ Resort There looks to be plenty of room

Oh my gosh, that would be so awesome! We need to get 13 people to go in on it and it would only cost us $50,000 each And there's so many rooms, it wouldn't matter if 4 or 5 different couples wanted to use it the same week. Hmmm...........

[kimlbs 0]

Well.....I just want to pop in this afternoon and respond........Joanna...it does take a lot of courage to dig deep down inside your heart/gut and make this decision. You could have pretended for the sake of everyone else and in the long run it would have been HARDER for both you and Adrian. I know that you are not intentionally hurting Adrian and I do know that this was not an easy decision. WE ALL pray that Adrian can get his job back and will be able to get stronger. Maybe this time away will help sort everything out......for you and Adrian.

I also want to say a few words regarding Nanny's post. In my heart, I truly believe that she did not mean anything hurtful by her post. I believe she was thinking out-loud about Adrian and feeling overly empathtic to his situation/feelings. No matter what the situation, this is an awful thing for Adrian and his life has been turned completely upside down. However, I know for a FACT that Joanna NEVER intentionally meant to hurt Adrian. This is a VERY hard time for both of them. I also do not think Nanny was suggesting that Joanna go ahead and get married........I believe she was venting her emotions and empathy for Adrian. However it may be...this is hard for both people affected (Joanna and Adrian) and we should all feel very compassionate towards both of them.

As Jonesie said, each person is entitled to their own opinion whether it is accepted by the majority or not. Either way, I feel we should not condemn Joanna or Nanny for their decisions/opinions.

<<<<Joanna>>>>You do not need to explain yourself to anyone.......this decision was hard

and I know you meant absolutely NO bad intentions towards Adrian......

BUT....for the rest of us still going through the process...let this be a HUGE lesson learned.......REALLY TRULY get to know your Fiancee and make sure you understand EVERYTHING before you take that next step. Moving someone away from their job, life and family is huge. Do NOT do it if you have second thoughts !!!!! It has made me really sit down and analyze my own situation. I have NO second thoughts...otherwise, I would slow it down based on this lesson learned.

So...I hope we can move forward because I think we all should care and respect each other. This process is hard enough on it's own......

I agree. My post wasn't meant to hurt anyone's feelings or to "bash" Nanny, but just a reminder to us all that even though we have grown close and formed relationships, the only people who really know the deal are the ones in the relationship.

In my heart, I wish that Jojo and Adrian could work things out...but if the Lord has different plans for them then that's how things will be. I wish the best for the both of them and I pray that one day (if they are not back together) they can at least be friends.

With ldr's - all you have until you're physically (living) together are emails, quick trips, phone calls, and whatever other means you use to communicate. In no way is that sufficient (IMO) to form what society defines as a "normal" relationship...but we do what we have to do and take a chance in the visa process to try and go from being apart to coming together and basically learning about each other all over again. We all have our good days and bad days in working toward making an engagement/marriage work.

Let's all continue to post, chat, share, and encourage one another. I am so thankful for this thread - Lord knows the hell we went through to keep it when Squitto first started it last year :lol:

Ya'll remember that?

Very nicely said Jonesie....I really did not think that anyone got "bashed" either. I am sorry if my post came out like that).......... I think we all have met some wonderful people through this process and everyones experience has guided me and taught me soooooo much about my relationship too. Although each relationship is so different...I think we can all learn and grow from each other.

I truly have a lot of respect for Joanna because the courage to follow your inner feelings is very admirable...plus...her experience has really helped me evaluate my own relationship which is always a good thing. This Visa Journey can kinda feel like "fantasy-land" until reality sits in and you sit down and really think about the Major changes that your life is going to take.......

Jme, how did Andre react when he saw his GC?

OMG I am dying here laughing just thinking about his reaction...

So when I suprised Andre with the card at first he was like "whats that?" I told him it was his green card and in all seriousness he was like..."well its not green...is something wrong?"

I would think it's green too!

Did you give him the dutty wine last night?

I thought it would be green as well! How come its called a green card?

Well about the dutty wine I am going to save that for the weekend. Don't want to throw my neck or back out and try and explain it at work

Excuse me for my RUDENESS........

JAMIE and ANDRE------CONGRATZZZZZ ON THE GREEN CARD.......(you know, the one that is not GREEN!!! )