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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Unfortunately I am exercising again

Yes Yes, it sucks getting old.

1. Brother D., if you're healthy enough to exercise, you're healthy enough NOT to, si man.

2. Si, man, but consider the alternative, man.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted (edited)

I dunno, I view TBone's washing schedule as a direct result of:

1. not negotiating properly about household duties and

2. being a victim of 'poorly performed' washing then

3. deciding to do the washing himself.

It was a good trick, IMO - she won.

He could, of course, make the time to train her about how to use the washing machines in the house. It's still on him, however, for the right approach.

It's #2 and #3, Brother D.

She still insists on washing everything -- everything -- in cold water on delicate cycle.

The lint-trap is still a complete mystery, sigh man.

The wash-dishing is explained in several posts within that RUBforum thread, sigh man.

However, when she cooks (which is most of the time), she hasn't poisoned me yet, no man.

When she wants to build a shelf or a cabinet, she does it without pestering me, hoorah man.

In the other house, she pulled a toilet, replaced the wax ring beneath, and needed help only in repositioning the toilet over the bolts where it was to go back on, si man.

And, her hands are quite full with little Mini-Bone, so I remind her of that. I also remind her that if she'd married an Ecuatoriano, she'd be doing ALL the housework and get smacked around if she didn't, si and ouch, man. Of course, SHE replies, "If I'd stayed in Ecuador, I'd still be single and happy." To that, I gleefully announce that I shall call the rubias (imaginary harem of 6 beautiful blondes), whee man.

Edited by TBoneTX

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted

Because he is a great husband who knows how to take care of his wife. My husband could learn a thing or two from him...lazy man...my husband...not TBone

Or, maybe it's simply that I'm whipped (q.v. Steve above, q.v. man).

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Posted (edited)

Yay! US Resident smile.png

Yay, si man... er, ma'am... er... si, you!

Going to bed soonly, zzz man. No dishes tonight, but there will be tomorrow, sigh man.

I still don't think that Mama-Mrs.-T-B. (who was here for 6 weeks) could quite believe that an esposo (husband) would do the dishes, but she certainly smiled every time I did them. First, I always put my hand to my temple in gun-pose and imaginarily blew my brains out, while explaining in pidgin Spanish, Es el trabajo del esposo (it is the job of the husband), si and sigh, man.

Edited by TBoneTX

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Here is one answer, si man:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/339612-rubbette-wives-housework-si-man/page-56?hl=%2Brubbette+%2Bwives#entry6299162

This (if it comes up correctly) is the last post (so far) in a wonderful thread in the RUB regional forum, si man. Search through it for other posts by me about Mrs. T-B., see man.

(Uh-oh -- last post on the page...)

Very revealing .

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Malaysia
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Coz you are shy around the laydeez?

Nuh uh.....not me....I was an dawg....... :)

Good analysis, si man, and you're a blonde, si ma'am (pictures or it didn't happen, no man).

Here is a foto of Mrs. T-B.:

msmonkey7bx.jpg

Uh... whoops... maybe THIS is her, see man:

She flashes the puppy-dog eyes, and... it's all over, sigh man. And NO, Steve-Bone, no whip is involved, no man.

Question for the Day: Wasn't Whip one of the early political parties in the U.S., featuring mostly short-term Presidents who were retired Army generals? I'll flip my whig if this is true, gee man.

This pic is outdated. As long as we're concerned, she is now short and fat and walks funny......

Or, maybe it's simply that I'm whipped (q.v. Steve above, q.v. man).

whipped.........

Aiyo. I just became a fan of Knight Saber.

knight-sabers-publicity-image1.jpg

Skipper, when I said "This is the 90s"....I didn't mean you have to relive your teen years............

You were just waiting until you were old enough to get a trophy wife without going though a divorce first. Which is proof you're a smart guy.

I was waiting for my trophy pygmy from Malaysia.........

Posted

Well, it seems I lost 9kg (19 pounds or so in Imperial) over the past 4 weeks. And I had my band fill yesterday without any major issues though it took 3 attempts for the consultant to find the entry port.

Off to my friend's wedding tomorrow as an Usher - and then I'm off to Scout Camp on Saturday. Running the Global Conservation badge this year for them.

"What's yours is mine!"

Posted

Si man, I'd be asking how she wanted the clothes folded too.

Good analysis, si man, and you're a blonde, si ma'am (pictures or it didn't happen, no man).

Here is a foto of Mrs. T-B.:

msmonkey7bx.jpg

Uh... whoops... maybe THIS is her, see man:

Carino--prettyfoto1--09-04-12.jpg

She flashes the puppy-dog eyes, and... it's all over, sigh man. And NO, Steve-Bone, no whip is involved, no man.

Question for the Day: Wasn't Whip one of the early political parties in the U.S., featuring mostly short-term Presidents who were retired Army generals? I'll flip my whig if this is true, gee man.

K1 from the Philippines
Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
Date Card Received : 2012-07-13
EAD
Date Card Received : 2012-02-04

Sent ROC : 4-1-2014
Noa1 : 4-2-2014
Bio Complete : 4-18-2014
Approved : 6-24-2014

N-400 sent 2-13-2016
Bio Complete 3-14-2016
Interview
Oath Taking

Posted

Well, it seems I lost 9kg (19 pounds or so in Imperial) over the past 4 weeks. And I had my band fill yesterday without any major issues though it took 3 attempts for the consultant to find the entry port.

Off to my friend's wedding tomorrow as an Usher - and then I'm off to Scout Camp on Saturday. Running the Global Conservation badge this year for them.

Congrats on the loss.

K1 from the Philippines
Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
Date Card Received : 2012-07-13
EAD
Date Card Received : 2012-02-04

Sent ROC : 4-1-2014
Noa1 : 4-2-2014
Bio Complete : 4-18-2014
Approved : 6-24-2014

N-400 sent 2-13-2016
Bio Complete 3-14-2016
Interview
Oath Taking

Posted

Well, I think it's useful to reclaim the christmas tree lights and make up a compatible portable/wearable power supply.

But I'm just wired that way. In a pinch, can get something at a charity resale shop and re-purpose it, spending all of 2 dolla plus the duct tape.

That would probably bring me a boatload of ####### from the HOA board. Christmas lights are only allowed to be displayed for a limited time.

Posted

Well, it seems I lost 9kg (19 pounds or so in Imperial) over the past 4 weeks. And I had my band fill yesterday without any major issues though it took 3 attempts for the consultant to find the entry port.

Off to my friend's wedding tomorrow as an Usher - and then I'm off to Scout Camp on Saturday. Running the Global Conservation badge this year for them.

Congrats on the loss!

Busy, busy. (That will hopefully be me soon.)

Posted

Well, it seems I lost 9kg (19 pounds or so in Imperial) over the past 4 weeks. And I had my band fill yesterday without any major issues though it took 3 attempts for the consultant to find the entry port.

Off to my friend's wedding tomorrow as an Usher - and then I'm off to Scout Camp on Saturday. Running the Global Conservation badge this year for them.

Nice work!

I love a guy who looks like he could be on Criminal Minds as either an agent or a killer.

 
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