Introduction but not a newbie

[Alfia & John 10]

Hello all RUB members;

My name is john but friends call me moose. Even though my profile is new, I am not (on VJ or in life). This is not my first go with a K1. I have not successfully completed the K1 visa but have started three in the past. One stopped before interview (a joint decision after we were living together in Russia for three months) and two stopped before USCIS decision (one stopped my me and the second stopped by her because she was unable to move the USA). All girls are still my friends, one is in UK (married to a wonderful man) and the other two still in Russia. I have been involved on VJ since Slim and Neonred (I used to also live in Florida) stated their K1's and before Gary and Alla started.

After taking four years off to recover after my last failure, I am trying again. I have met (online, not in person) my sweetheart. I am trying to take it slow but the accelerator is stuck. She is everything I could ever hope for, sweet, kind, responsive and beautiful. We are currently planning my trip for a visit. This will not be my first trip to Russia. I have been over multiple times to visit my previous attempts and I went to live in Russia to work at a nature park as a wildlife photographer. This life changing experience instilled in me a desire to do more for animals and I have returned to school to earn a PhD in moose conservation (at age 56).

Oh, her name is Olga and she lives in Kirov. She has one son, about 23 years old.

I am not requesting any advice (yet), simply introducing myself in case you see my posts in response to other questions.

Edited February 1, 2013 by moosescape

[SMR 368]

Hello all RUB members;

My name is john but friends call me moose. Even though my profile is new, I am not (on VJ or in life). This is not my first go with a K1. I have not successfully completed the K1 visa but have started three in the past. One stopped before interview (a joint decision after we were living together in Russia for three months) and two stopped before USCIS decision (one stopped my me and the second stopped by her because she was unable to move the USA). All girls are still my friends, one is in UK (married to a wonderful man) and the other two still in Russia. I have been involved on VJ since Slim and Neonred (I used to also live in Florida) stated their K1's and before Gary and Alla started.

After taking four years off to recover after my last failure, I am trying again. I have met (online, not in person) my sweetheart. I am trying to take it slow but the accelerator is stuck. She is everything I could ever hope for, sweet, kind, responsive and beautiful. We are currently planning my trip for a visit. This will not be my first trip to Russia. I have been over multiple times to visit my previous attempts and I went to live in Russia to work at a nature park as a wildlife photographer. This life changing experience instilled in me a desire to do more for animals and I have returned to school to earn a PhD in moose conservation (at age 56).

Oh, her name is Olga and she lives in Kirov. She has one son, about 23 years old.

I am not requesting any advice (yet), simply introducing myself in case you see my posts in response to other questions.

Now everyone is trying to guess what your old name was (on VJ, I mean). Also: "about 23 years..."? Don't you know exactly?

[Alfia & John 10]

Now everyone is trying to guess what your old name was (on VJ, I mean). Also: "about 23 years..."? Don't you know exactly?

He was born 1989, not sure of his birthday so it is either 23 or 24. I honestly don't remember my previous names on VJ. I do remember you SMR.

Edited February 1, 2013 by moosescape

[SMR 368]

He was born 1989, not sure of his birthday so it is either 23 or 24. I honestly don't remember my previous names on VJ. I do remember you SMR.

Oh, sorry. I misread your post. I thought you said the fiancee was 23. Not knowing how old the son is makes perfect sense. Nobody knows how old their own kids are, let alone someone else's kids.

[Alfia & John 10]

Oh, sorry. I misread your post. I thought you said the fiancee was 23. Not knowing how old the son is makes perfect sense. Nobody knows how old their own kids are, let alone someone else's kids.

I found out, his birthday is in November and born 1989, so he is 23. At my age, no way I would think of dating a lady that is 23, my children are older than that.

[Martyshk 137]

Welcome to the forum, again

[Tanya and Barry 59]

Welcome, Moose...

[1HappyGuy 45]

Welcome back Moose. Let's hope this time is more successful.

Best of luck.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I found out, his birthday is in November and born 1989, so he is 23. At my age, no way I would think of dating a lady that is 23, my children are older than that.

A wise man! If you meet a 23 year old woman, follow her home to meet her mother!

Welcome (back) and good luck!

[TBoneTX 45,305]

Welcome back, John-Bone (Moose-Bone?)!

A PhD in Moose Conservation -- intriguing. Tell us more, si man!

T-B. (honorary RUBforum member)

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Edited to add: The active RUBforum member james&olya also appears to live in the UP.

Edited February 2, 2013 by TBoneTX

[Neonred 3,564]

Hi John!

I often wondered what happened to you. Good to see you are still at it.

I don't check VJ as much as I used to. Seem to be so busy, and wife is a US citizen now.

Best of luck to you, and keep in touch.

[james&olya 1,121]

Hello all RUB members;

My name is john but friends call me moose. Even though my profile is new, I am not (on VJ or in life). This is not my first go with a K1. I have not successfully completed the K1 visa but have started three in the past. One stopped before interview (a joint decision after we were living together in Russia for three months) and two stopped before USCIS decision (one stopped my me and the second stopped by her because she was unable to move the USA). All girls are still my friends, one is in UK (married to a wonderful man) and the other two still in Russia. I have been involved on VJ since Slim and Neonred (I used to also live in Florida) stated their K1's and before Gary and Alla started.

After taking four years off to recover after my last failure, I am trying again. I have met (online, not in person) my sweetheart. I am trying to take it slow but the accelerator is stuck. She is everything I could ever hope for, sweet, kind, responsive and beautiful. We are currently planning my trip for a visit. This will not be my first trip to Russia. I have been over multiple times to visit my previous attempts and I went to live in Russia to work at a nature park as a wildlife photographer. This life changing experience instilled in me a desire to do more for animals and I have returned to school to earn a PhD in moose conservation (at age 56).

Oh, her name is Olga and she lives in Kirov. She has one son, about 23 years old.

I am not requesting any advice (yet), simply introducing myself in case you see my posts in response to other questions.

Looks like we are almost neighbors! We are in Houghton for shopping all the time, my Russian step-daughter even attends pre-school there At MTU! There are a few Russian/American families here. If your sweetheart would like I am sure Olya would be happy to correspond with her about what life is like here in American Siberia!

[Alfia & John 10]

Looks like we are almost neighbors! We are in Houghton for shopping all the time, my Russian step-daughter even attends pre-school there At MTU! There are a few Russian/American families here. If your sweetheart would like I am sure Olya would be happy to correspond with her about what life is like here in American Siberia!

Wow, thanks James, as we get closer to approval date, I would love to have your wife speak with her. I am not sure we will remain in this area after I finish the PhD, a lot will depend on her desires. I am pretty sure she is tired of cold and snow, I am fairly mobile so can relocate.

[Alfia & John 10]

Hi John!

I often wondered what happened to you. Good to see you are still at it.

I don't check VJ as much as I used to. Seem to be so busy, and wife is a US citizen now.

Best of luck to you, and keep in touch.

Yes, I was out of touch for two years when I was in Russia. There was just no reason to hang around VJ feeling bad. I also needed time to recover. Life has been good to me, I will not give up. This time, I don't care if I live over there, she comes over here or if we go somewhere totally new.

[Darnell 8,478]

Welcome ! Do you have any great moose recipes?