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After the skool function, we took Mrs. T-B. & Mini-B. to Schlotzsky's for din-din, ingest we and she and wee man.

With liberal use of soon-expiring coupons, full din-dins were procured for a total of less than $Many ($2x2x2x2), fiscally savvy we man.

We off-worked the calories by mowing the front lawn, still enough daylight 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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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Just got word that my wife's friend who is from Venezuela lost her mother to cancer. It's a bummer. Her mother was only diagnosed like 3 weeks ago but the cancer was spreading so rapidly that they cou

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I might finally get to see Bemidji when we go to pick up a home depot order in a few weeks.   The excitement never ends here in Minnesota.  

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@N-o-l-a you have more patience than me, my MIL told her relatives that her congestive heart failure is deteriorating rapidly (after she had driven 8 hrs to get there) Unfortunately for her she d

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TBoneTX Grand Master

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Several GSs/ESs itineraried for Sat., continue the unbroken tradition man.

Might not score as cheaply as in Iowa, but that's OK man.

De-dish cat* prep zzz man.

Mornin', absent Commie-, new-citizen, and other babes with +1 inventories!

 

*We returned from trip to find unstarved, un-sun-scorched cat, mildly amazing man.

 However, the first Many (2+2) brushings yielded Many (2+2) full brushes, neglected grooming man.

 Mrs. T-B. said, "When I tried to brush her the first night, she tried to bite me, so I didn't try it much thereafter."

:bonk:  :bonk:  :bonk: 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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Woke to the news that my Aunt passed peacefully last night, it is hard not being there to hug my mum :(

 

In other news HD have taken all 17 of my hours off the schedule, I now have 0 hours next week 😲

 

Floor laying today (if redneck ever gets up)

Everything crossed for a smooth and stress free journey

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1 hour ago, trudi said:

Woke to the news that my Aunt passed peacefully last night, it is hard not being there to hug my mum :(

 

I'm sorry to hear that.

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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6 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

We shake our head in sympathy at anyone who voluntarily remains in Arctic climes and has to worry about this stuff, been there blown it off man.

 

The beauty of where I live is that it is self-selecting.  Those who aren't hardy enough leave when they turn 18 or never move here. 

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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8 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Did they hose you intentionally because of getting higher bids from more recent would-be viewers, huh ma'am?

If you have a written contract (e.g., a printed Internet reservation), go to legal town with them, we sure would ma'am.

One hotel from the year 1ManyManyMany is still quivering in its boots over what we did to them, veritably man.

(Do not cheat, screw with, or hose the fearsome Tarklar, oj nie!)

There's a string of cancellations, all across the area of totality. Some were offered the same room at 4 times the price, some just called to confirm and were told the room wasn't available. I have a printed copy of the reservation and a printed copy of the confirmation number given to me on Thursday. All of which they say is regrettable, but means nothing.

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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1 hour ago, cdneh said:

There's a string of cancellations, all across the area of totality. Some were offered the same room at 4 times the price, some just called to confirm and were told the room wasn't available. I have a printed copy of the reservation and a printed copy of the confirmation number given to me on Thursday. All of which they say is regrettable, but means nothing.

Make sure to leave them a nasty review.  If they didn't realize at the time of booking that they should have higher rates for that time period, then it should be their loss.

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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2 hours ago, cdneh said:

There's a string of cancellations, all across the area of totality. Some were offered the same room at 4 times the price, some just called to confirm and were told the room wasn't available. I have a printed copy of the reservation and a printed copy of the confirmation number given to me on Thursday. All of which they say is regrettable, but means nothing.

That is just wrong :(

 

I hope they get a bed bug infestation and have to close for the duration...

Everything crossed for a smooth and stress free journey

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Redneck vaguely mentioned something about ripping up the carpet in the den, he is still sleeping so I've done it for him....

Everything crossed for a smooth and stress free journey

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48 minutes ago, trudi said:

Redneck vaguely mentioned something about ripping up the carpet in the den, he is still sleeping so I've done it for him....

Good for you!

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Im developing an emotional dependency on the great british baking show... no wait. Thats hunger... im quite hungry. :(

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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55 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Im developing an emotional dependency on the great british baking show... no wait. Thats hunger... im quite hungry. :(

 

That show is everything.  I'm so sad it is being changed.  It is nice to a have reality show that is wholesome and real.  

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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