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Lower Hudson Valley vs. Canton or Massena, huh man? Spit out the region, si man. (If close to Canadia, spit oot the region, eh man.)

Upstate is good enough for those that are condemned to live there ;)

And that is way more Scots than Canadian and I don't need reminding about my weasel manager off-hours. :angry:

Don't interrupt me when I'm talking to myself

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It seems like everyone hates the management here and is trying to get out. Does not bode well for a long term position.

Stick around, then, for rapid promotion opportunities, whee ma'am.

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Do not insult or mock Ugly Gringo Shirts, no ma'am.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

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Another nice day of Many F

Can you be more specific, huh ma'am?

Hmm it's Many feels like Many but after the last 2 days it feels nice

Glad that Many feels nice, D ma'am.

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(!).

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Upstate is good enough for those that are condemned to live there

And that is way more Scots than Canadian and I don't need reminding about my weasel manager off-hours.

I know -- Binghamton! Horseheads! (Got it, first try, whee man.)

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Only 2+ pages of blather all day, huh man? I am fallencrested, sigh 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(!).

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WCG (World's Cheapest Gringo) follows up with this in regard to our air conditioning, see man:

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"I agree with [other gringo]. You need more insulation. The temperature differential between upstairs and downstairs is a symptom of lack of insulation. There is much more profit in replacing your A/C than blowing in more insulation. That said, there were bare spots in the attic above our room. There was a big difference after I added more insulation.

"Another thing you might look into is to install an attic fan. If your attic temperatures are getting Many degrees or more, an attic fan could make a big difference. This will help you out in the summer but not in the winter. You can buy attic fans from Amazon and have a Mexican handyman install it.
"Only way to get an honest evaluation would be to pay someone who specializes in energy efficiency. You might call your electric company and ask who they would recommend to do an energy evaluation."
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Good ideas above, si 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(!).

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Tuesday report, see man:

Mailed envelope stuffed with Harbor Freight coupons to WCG, appreciative man.

Made great progress during day again, courtesy of taken-home work, industrious man.

Brought more home this eve but did none of it, wiped-out man.

Corpulent cat currently on lap, purring like motorboat, miu man.

Played Trains, Catch, Blocks, and Pillows with Mini-B., wee man.

Mini-B. has boundless energy and no longer takes naps, wee and sigh man.

Daddy hasn't had a nap in Many consecutive eves, no zzz man.

Dire predictions of rain panned out in mostly sunny skies all day, rant man.

Got home to find hormigas in cat's food bowls, rant man.

Moved bowls, to consternation of cat; nuked hormigas with Raid spray, dielittlebastards man.

Had to throw out a second bowl of dry food, waste man.

Raid "ant motels" are totally ignored by hormigas, rant man.

So tired that can't keep eyes open, no and zzz man.

Cat obviously desires ministry, miu man.

Cat prep zzz soonish, man.

Mornin', Commie-babes!

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(!).

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"Another thing you might look into is to install an attic fan. If your attic temperatures are getting Many degrees or more, an attic fan could make a big difference. This will help you out in the summer but not in the winter. You can buy attic fans from Amazon and have a Mexican handyman install it.

Quick question/concern relayed from my well trusted HVAC guy, do you have a gas/oil furnace, water heater, or boiler? The attic fan can create enough suction to pull the flame outwards and not burn effectively creating an ungodly stench and other concerns.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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Another nice day of 70 F, can it just stay this way forever?

No it will soon be -30 where you live.

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And apparently a stereotypical Polish tourist wears socks to his sandals :lol:

Isn't that to hide the hair on their toe knuckles?

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Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
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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
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Interview
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One of the dogs bowls has been getting visited by ants. Food does not reside in this bowl all day, if she doesn't eat it all it gets returned to the bag, but apparently the smallest crumbs attract a few ants, look very closely si man. After feeding, I now move that bowl to the other side of the dining room, and the ants stopped showing up. 10 feet away and they don't care, I think I have lazy ants, or the amount of crumbs left does not justify the longer walk.

A thought on the any traps, have you considered putting some cat food in them, as they appear to like it?

Tuesday report, see man:

Mailed envelope stuffed with Harbor Freight coupons to WCG, appreciative man.

Made great progress during day again, courtesy of taken-home work, industrious man.

Brought more home this eve but did none of it, wiped-out man.

Corpulent cat currently on lap, purring like motorboat, miu man.

Played Trains, Catch, Blocks, and Pillows with Mini-B., wee man.

Mini-B. has boundless energy and no longer takes naps, wee and sigh man.

Daddy hasn't had a nap in Many consecutive eves, no zzz man.

Dire predictions of rain panned out in mostly sunny skies all day, rant man.

Got home to find hormigas in cat's food bowls, rant man.

Moved bowls, to consternation of cat; nuked hormigas with Raid spray, dielittlebastards man.

Had to throw out a second bowl of dry food, waste man.

Raid "ant motels" are totally ignored by hormigas, rant man.

So tired that can't keep eyes open, no and zzz man.

Cat obviously desires ministry, miu man.

Cat prep zzz soonish, man.

Mornin', Commie-babes!

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

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Little sleep again.....

Are you saying your wife is still sleeping, or the kid?

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

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