Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

[rhondapayter 0]

Well, it's after midnight, it's officially now MY BIRTHDAY They guys who work for me just brought me in a cake and a card filled with scratch off lotto tickets. Maybe I'll win big and I can retire

I have a 3 day weekend off work this - we're moving into our new house Sat. and Sun. so I won't be online again til Monday night. Hope everyone has a good weekend! Likkle-bit!

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Happy birthday Rhonda....well wishes of many more !!!!

[Forever Young 1]

Congrats Shonnie on receiving visa

Congrats Lartey on the approval

Good luck to both of you with the rest of the visa process

Deyounting - if baby boy wasn't to be born in December, I'd meet you at Rebel Salute

Had a docs appt today and baby boy is well, my fibroids have somewhat tamed and the cyst that I had to have lanced is slowly and irritatingly healing... life no easy at all mi a tell yuh I am thankful that he's okay but I am ready to get back to being at 100% health...sigh...the joys of motherhood. I have a follow up appt next week and then another the week after. If I could get a percent back from I pay them in my copays I'd be straight!

I hear you Sistren!! It's alright...Tony will put it on again next year!! & you will be 125% , by then... with a nice, chubby baby boy to boot! So, just sit back relax and wait for my good good Sagitaurrian youth to come!!

Blessings ,

Gill

[BelwinMills 0]

Happy Birthday Rhonda. Have fun celebrating

[Forever Young 1]

Well, it's after midnight, it's officially now MY BIRTHDAY They guys who work for me just brought me in a cake and a card filled with scratch off lotto tickets. Maybe I'll win big and I can retire

I have a 3 day weekend off work this - we're moving into our new house Sat. and Sun. so I won't be online again til Monday night. Hope everyone has a good weekend! Likkle-bit!

Well Rhonda...I hope you have a GREAT birthday with many many MANY more to come!!!

Enjoy your day!

Blessings, ,

Gill

P.S.- If yuh strike it big wid your scratch offs don't figit bout your good good friends at VJ...

[SweetSugahDumplin 0]

Sarah - So happy for you and Marlon. God Bless you both and I wish you the best with your upcoming wedding and marriage.

Just want to say thanks to all the vj members. You all have been an inspiration in helping me achieving an approval the on 09/11/07. please see the complete review below.

We arrived about 6:00am and started waiting in line. We were called in about 7:00 am went in after clearing security. We went to windo 12A dropped of papers tax return, no Impediment, Ds230 Part II, Ds156, Ds 156k, DS157, I 134 with job letter and pay stubbs along with bank statements. My income was a little below for 2006 I was able to use savings and 401k to supplement income. We were then call to windo 16A for finger prints. Was told to wait for name to be called. About 8:35 was called to Windo #22A. We handed in the bank statement since they were not asked for at the first window. Was told to go sit far away while they interview my fiance'. He was asked where we met, the name and age of my kids, How often we talk on the phone, How often I visited, We filed for me to go to America and Why was I divorced from my first husband. My fiance' stumbled on the divorce details and I was called to window #22A to be interviewed alone. Was asked the same questions but Officer was concern that we did not discussed my previous divorce in details. I have been divorced for over 14 years and had several relationships after so did not know that I should tell my fiance' all the dirty details. My fiance' told me that his heart was racing like a car engine. He was called back to window and was asked to give in his passport. She then stated fill out pink paper and we were told to go to airpak accross the street We hugged and kissed and was walking on cloud nine. Wedding date is planned for October 17, 2007. Hoping visa is received in two weeks.

Congrats! im up here smiling just reading your story!!

[Forever Young 1]

Mi know...mi ah go stop fret. No name for the storm yet and it is almost stationary. Right now it is up in the air where it will go, but it is projected to be a hurricane by early next week

Girl, you need to stop worrying! I looked at the satellite of that storm - it's way out in the Atlantic!! It's not even IN the Caribbean yet! You don't need to worry.

Yes Tam-Tam,

I checked on Hingrid this morning and Al Roker says they really aren't expecting much from she! So, find something else fi fret bout!

Gill

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Congrats Shonnie on receiving visa

Congrats Lartey on the approval

Good luck to both of you with the rest of the visa process

Deyounting - if baby boy wasn't to be born in December, I'd meet you at Rebel Salute

Had a docs appt today and baby boy is well, my fibroids have somewhat tamed and the cyst that I had to have lanced is slowly and irritatingly healing... life no easy at all mi a tell yuh I am thankful that he's okay but I am ready to get back to being at 100% health...sigh...the joys of motherhood. I have a follow up appt next week and then another the week after. If I could get a percent back from I pay them in my copays I'd be straight!

Damn, i know the feeling!

I had gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, the works!!

Why are you still having to co-pay??

I know my insurance requires a co-pay for my GP every time I go, but for pregnancy, I went to an Ob/Gyn who is classed as a specialist and it's only a one time $20 co-pay....

[Forever Young 1]

Sarah - So happy for you and Marlon. God Bless you both and I wish you the best with your upcoming wedding and marriage.

Just want to say thanks to all the vj members. You all have been an inspiration in helping me achieving an approval the on 09/11/07. please see the complete review below.

We arrived about 6:00am and started waiting in line. We were called in about 7:00 am went in after clearing security. We went to windo 12A dropped of papers tax return, no Impediment, Ds230 Part II, Ds156, Ds 156k, DS157, I 134 with job letter and pay stubbs along with bank statements. My income was a little below for 2006 I was able to use savings and 401k to supplement income. We were then call to windo 16A for finger prints. Was told to wait for name to be called. About 8:35 was called to Windo #22A. We handed in the bank statement since they were not asked for at the first window. Was told to go sit far away while they interview my fiance'. He was asked where we met, the name and age of my kids, How often we talk on the phone, How often I visited, We filed for me to go to America and Why was I divorced from my first husband. My fiance' stumbled on the divorce details and I was called to window #22A to be interviewed alone. Was asked the same questions but Officer was concern that we did not discussed my previous divorce in details. I have been divorced for over 14 years and had several relationships after so did not know that I should tell my fiance' all the dirty details. My fiance' told me that his heart was racing like a car engine. He was called back to window and was asked to give in his passport. She then stated fill out pink paper and we were told to go to airpak accross the street We hugged and kissed and was walking on cloud nine. Wedding date is planned for October 17, 2007. Hoping visa is received in two weeks.

Congrats! im up here smiling just reading your story!!

K.,

That's going to be you in a few weeks!! Aren't you just bursting with excitement...I'm not even in this relationship...but I SOOOOOO excited for you!!! I CAAN WAIT !!!!

Gill

[SweetSugahDumplin 0]

Sarah - So happy for you and Marlon. God Bless you both and I wish you the best with your upcoming wedding and marriage.

Just want to say thanks to all the vj members. You all have been an inspiration in helping me achieving an approval the on 09/11/07. please see the complete review below.

We arrived about 6:00am and started waiting in line. We were called in about 7:00 am went in after clearing security. We went to windo 12A dropped of papers tax return, no Impediment, Ds230 Part II, Ds156, Ds 156k, DS157, I 134 with job letter and pay stubbs along with bank statements. My income was a little below for 2006 I was able to use savings and 401k to supplement income. We were then call to windo 16A for finger prints. Was told to wait for name to be called. About 8:35 was called to Windo #22A. We handed in the bank statement since they were not asked for at the first window. Was told to go sit far away while they interview my fiance'. He was asked where we met, the name and age of my kids, How often we talk on the phone, How often I visited, We filed for me to go to America and Why was I divorced from my first husband. My fiance' stumbled on the divorce details and I was called to window #22A to be interviewed alone. Was asked the same questions but Officer was concern that we did not discussed my previous divorce in details. I have been divorced for over 14 years and had several relationships after so did not know that I should tell my fiance' all the dirty details. My fiance' told me that his heart was racing like a car engine. He was called back to window and was asked to give in his passport. She then stated fill out pink paper and we were told to go to airpak accross the street We hugged and kissed and was walking on cloud nine. Wedding date is planned for October 17, 2007. Hoping visa is received in two weeks.

Congrats! im up here smiling just reading your story!!

K.,

That's going to be you in a few weeks!! Aren't you just bursting with excitement...I'm not even in this relationship...but I SOOOOOO excited for you!!! I CAAN WAIT !!!!

Gill

Im nervous, hes nervous !!! why did he tell me you cant come to my interview go to yours and ill go to mine lol i just laughed i said silly its not separate like that its like crazy stuff i dont remember like if they asked me whats his kids birtdays i dont know that stuff by heart and he keeps forgetting i have a sister lol i said i have a sister he says no u dont lol he is funny. im gonna really have to remember as his kids names are the same pretty much! chriseanna and christeanna!!! i say ok that sounds the same

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Tonks mi gyal. Mi juss feel anxious...cuz all til now mi nuh heven knoa when mi can stawt. Mi wan fe give mi eediat hex wan bax inna im mout! Mi his lonely and mi miss mi baby...mi chat im hevery day...but dat nuh tek de place of hactually falling asleep in im harms...ar wake hup and see im smile pon mi. *sigh* Mi do alrigh huntil Kimmy and Jonesie bring up rooks. Now, mi cyaan tink hof nutten but de ile inna mi back need fe buss. cha!

Ok, I'm just wondering, is there a specific way to spell out words in Patois? Or do you just try to spell them how they sound? Do you learn Patois in school or just English? I can read and understand (almost) everything you write just by sounding it out. But if me try to write it meself, it would be a disaster

Oh, and why do you call it "rooks"? I don't get it I keep forgetting to ask Tony bout it.

Among those of us who frequent Jamaican message boards, there seems to be a 'standard' way to spell some word, but mainly it's just ad hoc....We definitely don't learn patois in school!! The nearest we came to that was in drama class when we learnt some poems by the famous Jamaican poet Miss Lou....

No idea about the origin of 'rooks' also know as 'rooksing'

[Forever Young 1]

I was turning in all directions...hearing and understanding all conversations. I know people wondered why the strange tourist girl was staring and smiling and nodding like a new born fool. I understand it pretty well now...but I am not brave enough to actually test my own ability to speak it (unless of course I get upset...then it will come tumbling out in bits of regular English...Ebonics and patois) LOL kikikikiki

Tony was talking with some guys in JA and I was standing with them. They guys were chatting only in Patois and started talking about women and sex and stuff. They told a funny story about it and I started laughing and they turned to look at me in surprise. Tony says "you know she understands Patois?". They looked all embarrassed because I understood what they said!!

That is just TOO DYAM FUNNY!!!!! Good fi yuh Rhonda!!! That will teach dem nuh fi tek yuh fi no fool!!!

Gill

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Well, it's after midnight, it's officially now MY BIRTHDAY They guys who work for me just brought me in a cake and a card filled with scratch off lotto tickets. Maybe I'll win big and I can retire

I have a 3 day weekend off work this - we're moving into our new house Sat. and Sun. so I won't be online again til Monday night. Hope everyone has a good weekend! Likkle-bit!

Happy birthday!!!

[Forever Young 1]

Sarah - So happy for you and Marlon. God Bless you both and I wish you the best with your upcoming wedding and marriage.

Just want to say thanks to all the vj members. You all have been an inspiration in helping me achieving an approval the on 09/11/07. please see the complete review below.

We arrived about 6:00am and started waiting in line. We were called in about 7:00 am went in after clearing security. We went to windo 12A dropped of papers tax return, no Impediment, Ds230 Part II, Ds156, Ds 156k, DS157, I 134 with job letter and pay stubbs along with bank statements. My income was a little below for 2006 I was able to use savings and 401k to supplement income. We were then call to windo 16A for finger prints. Was told to wait for name to be called. About 8:35 was called to Windo #22A. We handed in the bank statement since they were not asked for at the first window. Was told to go sit far away while they interview my fiance'. He was asked where we met, the name and age of my kids, How often we talk on the phone, How often I visited, We filed for me to go to America and Why was I divorced from my first husband. My fiance' stumbled on the divorce details and I was called to window #22A to be interviewed alone. Was asked the same questions but Officer was concern that we did not discussed my previous divorce in details. I have been divorced for over 14 years and had several relationships after so did not know that I should tell my fiance' all the dirty details. My fiance' told me that his heart was racing like a car engine. He was called back to window and was asked to give in his passport. She then stated fill out pink paper and we were told to go to airpak accross the street We hugged and kissed and was walking on cloud nine. Wedding date is planned for October 17, 2007. Hoping visa is received in two weeks.

Congrats! im up here smiling just reading your story!!

K.,

That's going to be you in a few weeks!! Aren't you just bursting with excitement...I'm not even in this relationship...but I SOOOOOO excited for you!!! I CAAN WAIT !!!!

Gill

Im nervous, hes nervous !!! why did he tell me you cant come to my interview go to yours and ill go to mine lol i just laughed i said silly its not separate like that its like crazy stuff i dont remember like if they asked me whats his kids birtdays i dont know that stuff by heart and he keeps forgetting i have a sister lol i said i have a sister he says no u dont lol he is funny. im gonna really have to remember as his kids names are the same pretty much! chriseanna and christeanna!!! i say ok that sounds the same

Yes Girl, I hear you!!!! It has GOT to be nerve racking to say the least!! But I have all the faith that you will be just fine in the end!! You know in your heart you and O'mar were meant to be and like I always say, Who JAH bless NO man can curse!!! JAH put you two together and he wouldn't drop you now...Just have faith!

Gill

[SweetSugahDumplin 0]

Sarah - So happy for you and Marlon. God Bless you both and I wish you the best with your upcoming wedding and marriage.

Just want to say thanks to all the vj members. You all have been an inspiration in helping me achieving an approval the on 09/11/07. please see the complete review below.

We arrived about 6:00am and started waiting in line. We were called in about 7:00 am went in after clearing security. We went to windo 12A dropped of papers tax return, no Impediment, Ds230 Part II, Ds156, Ds 156k, DS157, I 134 with job letter and pay stubbs along with bank statements. My income was a little below for 2006 I was able to use savings and 401k to supplement income. We were then call to windo 16A for finger prints. Was told to wait for name to be called. About 8:35 was called to Windo #22A. We handed in the bank statement since they were not asked for at the first window. Was told to go sit far away while they interview my fiance'. He was asked where we met, the name and age of my kids, How often we talk on the phone, How often I visited, We filed for me to go to America and Why was I divorced from my first husband. My fiance' stumbled on the divorce details and I was called to window #22A to be interviewed alone. Was asked the same questions but Officer was concern that we did not discussed my previous divorce in details. I have been divorced for over 14 years and had several relationships after so did not know that I should tell my fiance' all the dirty details. My fiance' told me that his heart was racing like a car engine. He was called back to window and was asked to give in his passport. She then stated fill out pink paper and we were told to go to airpak accross the street We hugged and kissed and was walking on cloud nine. Wedding date is planned for October 17, 2007. Hoping visa is received in two weeks.

Congrats! im up here smiling just reading your story!!

K.,

That's going to be you in a few weeks!! Aren't you just bursting with excitement...I'm not even in this relationship...but I SOOOOOO excited for you!!! I CAAN WAIT !!!!

Gill

Im nervous, hes nervous !!! why did he tell me you cant come to my interview go to yours and ill go to mine lol i just laughed i said silly its not separate like that its like crazy stuff i dont remember like if they asked me whats his kids birtdays i dont know that stuff by heart and he keeps forgetting i have a sister lol i said i have a sister he says no u dont lol he is funny. im gonna really have to remember as his kids names are the same pretty much! chriseanna and christeanna!!! i say ok that sounds the same

Yes Girl, I hear you!!!! It has GOT to be nerve racking to say the least!! But I have all the faith that you will be just fine in the end!! You know in your heart you and O'mar were meant to be and like I always say, Who JAH bless NO man can curse!!! JAH put you two together and he wouldn't drop you now...Just have faith!

Gill

Thanks Gill!!! you always give me such encouragement and keep my spirits up. It seems since we are in the home stretch its so much stress and arguing going on. Im just gonna try relax and be calm!!!!!! im a worrier at heart and i know i need to be more relaxed. Last weekend i was shopping for his interview outfit! i got two ! just in case i have no idea what ill wear im thinking about going down on the 11th early and come back the day after i also want to fly back with him if we get thru!! so id be turnin around and goin back